Hey guys, I'm from the USA and I've enrolled at Saarland University for Winter 2026. I've applied for student housing in the dormitories, when can I expect to hear back? Also, should I rely on student dorms (since I've heard that wait times are at least 1-2 semesters, which is scary) or start looking elsewhere? Any tips? Thank you!!
Hi everyone,
I'm planning to apply for the B.Sc. Cybersecurity (German-taught) at Saarland University for this winter semester.
My situation:
I have a direct subject-oriented university entrance qualification (UEQ 2.1) for bachelor's studies in Germany.
My current German level is A2.
I do not have DSH-2 yet.
I want to complete the DSH German language preparation course at Saarland University before starting the degree.
The problem is that on uni-assist, I can only find the B.Sc. Cybersecurity (German Cybersicherheit) programme. I don't see any option to apply through the DSH/language preparation pathway.
My questions are:
How do I apply through the DSH preparation pathway?
Do I apply only for the bachelor's programme on uni-assist, or do I need to submit a separate application for the German language course?
If anyone has gone through this process at Saarland University, could you explain the steps?
Main Goal: [ German (DSH-2) then Bachelor Cybersecurity ]
(No VSI Mint because i already have UEQ or completed 13th Yr of Education) (No English Taught Cybersecurity)
The application deadline (15 July) is very close, so I'd really appreciate any advice.
Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
I applied for the M.Sc. Bioinformatics programme for Winter 2026, but my application status is still “To be verified.” Has anyone already received an admission/rejection decision or any update from the university?
Thanks in advance.
Hi I am leaving my WG in August and looking for someone to take over. Long term or sublet possible so please dm if interested!
Hello,
I have received an admit for the Masters course in DSAI starting WInter sem, due to visa issues I may have to defer to Summer semester. I wanted to know if there are any disadvantages to deferring and starting in the Summer semester instead of the winter? Especially in the context of getting jobs. And getting an apartment as well. Is it harder to get an apartment if the course starts in the summer semester?
Thanks
Hi everyone,
I'm an international student and I need some advice from people familiar with the German university system.
I currently have:
• Admission to University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf (HSWT) – B.Sc. Applied Informatics (English-taught)
• Admission to TU Chemnitz – Foundation in Data Science
• I'm also expecting admission from Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (Bilingual CS) and HTW Berlin (Cybersecurity and Business).
My long-term goal is to study B.Sc. Cybersecurity at Saarland University.
The problem is that my average grades are around 2.1 (German equivalent), so I don't think I'll get direct admission to Saarland's English-taught program. My plan is to:
Study for 1 or 2 semesters at another German university.
Reach B2 German.
Apply to Saarland University's German-taught Cybersecurity program.
Transfer as many credits/modules as possible so I don't have to start again from Semester 1.
My questions are:
Which of these universities would give me the highest chance of transferring credits to Saarland University?
Should I choose a university with a curriculum closest to Saarland's Cybersecurity program?
Would Applied Informatics, Computer Science, or Data Science be the better choice if my goal is maximum credit recognition?
Has anyone here successfully transferred into Saarland University after studying elsewhere? How many credits were recognized?
I'd really appreciate advice from anyone who has experience with German university transfers or Saarland University.
Thank you!
Hi Everyone!
I am a recent 2026 Grad, from Chennai, India. I got the offer/admission letter from Saarland University recently and decided to proceed with the offer as this is my first priority.
I am actively looking for accommodation near University or in the Saarbrucken area. I prefer a single apartment preferably a studio. Prefer warm rent that includes electricity and internet as I am relatively new. Any local students or landlords, pls comment or DM me if you have a good option for me.
I will be arriving around mid-september and ready for a 6-month contract, or even 1-year if everything works out.
If anyone have any other queries, kindly ask me, I will try to reply to everyone asap.
My Timeline:
Applied Feb 26 [Including References Submissions]
Got Offer on June 16
My Profile:
8.63 CGPA; IELTS 7.5; 3 IEEE Research Papers Published; CEH Holder; Done 2 internships and various certifications.
Did GRE but very less score. (Ignore)
Thank You!
Hi everyone,
I applied for the M.Sc. in Computer Science for the upcoming winter semester, but I still haven’t received any updates or admission decision.
Is anyone else in the same situation? Have people already started receiving decisions, or is it still normal to be waiting?
I’d also appreciate hearing from anyone who applied in previous years—when did you receive your decision, and what should I realistically expect at this point?
Thanks!
Hi everyone,
I applied for the M.Sc. in Cybersecurity for the upcoming winter semester, but I still haven’t received any updates or admission decision.
Is anyone else in the same situation? Is it normal to be still waiting?