Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science

The Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science at Saarland University provides a top-notch international research and teaching environment across a wide range of computer science specialisations including algorithms and data structures, machine learning, computer graphics and vision, database systems, artificial intelligence, programming languages, computer architecture, and security. The school hosts over 540 doctoral candidates and maintains close partnerships with Max Planck Institutes, the DFKI German Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence, and other internationally recognised institutes. DAAD entry 3645 represents the full doctoral programme track (9+ semesters) leading to a Dr.-Ing. or Dr. rer. nat. in Computer Science from Saarland University.

Academic requirements

A very strong Bachelor's degree or a top Master's in computer science or a related field is required. Please note that this is a highly competitive programme. Only applicants who rank amongst the top students of their cohort are likely to succeed.

Minimum GPA

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English requirements

All courses are held in English. Proof of English proficiency is required for admission.

German requirements

German is not necessary for admission into the programme. It can be learned for everyday purposes after arrival. Language courses at all levels are offered as part of the programme.

Accepted bachelor fields

A very strong Bachelor's degree or a top Master's degree in computer science or a closely related field is required. Highly competitive — only applicants ranking among the top students of their cohort are likely to be admitted.

APS Certificate

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Thesis required

dissertation

Tuition fee

None. Saarland is a no-tuition-fee state for all students regardless of nationality.

Semester contribution

Approx. 350 EUR per semester, including a free public transport ticket covering all of Saarland and Germany (Deutschlandticket). Identical for EU and non-EU.

Funding info

Tuition: None. Saarland is a no-tuition-fee state for all students regardless of nationality. Semester contribution: Approx. 350 EUR per semester, including a free public transport ticket covering all of Saarland and Germany (Deutschlandticket). Identical for EU and non-EU.

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• 1

  Computer Science (MSc)

  Philipps-Universität Marburg

  Marburg · Master of Science · English

• 2

  Information Systems – Master of Science

  University of Cologne

  Köln · Master of Science · German, English

• 3

  Systems Engineering

  Saarland University

  Saarbrücken · Master of Science · German, English

• 4

  Computer Science for Digital Media

  Bauhaus-Universität Weimar

  Weimar · Master of Science · English

• 5

  Computer Science

  University of Freiburg

  Freiburg im Breisgau · Master of Science · English