Bachelor Plus STEM Saarland University
- Duration
- 8 semesters
- Language of instruction
- GermanEnglish
- Tuition fees
- No tuition fees
- Next application deadline
- 31 March 2027 (summer semester)
- Language level required
- English: NoneGerman: C1
Programme overview
Quick facts
- Degree
- BSc
- Duration
- 8 semesters
- Full-time / part-time
- Full-time
- Intake
- Winter and summer semester
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
Language of instruction
- German
- English
The ratio of courses taught in English and German may change depending on the chosen main subject. E.g. most main subjects offered by the Department of Computer Science are taught in English, whereas introductory courses in physics and mathematics are mainly taught in German.
Programme description
The Bachelor Plus STEM programme is an eight-semester (four-year) Bachelor's programme in which students are first introduced to the broad field of STEM subjects (known as MINT subjects in German). After the first year, students choose one main subject, such as physics, chemistry, computer science or mathematics, and pursue their studies in this field (the complete list is available on our website). Upon completion of the programme, students receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are eligible to enrol on the respective corresponding Master's programme, as well as the one-year research Master's BioMed programme.
The programme consists of 240 ECTS credits, 120 to 180 of which (depending on your chosen subject) are dedicated to your main subject. The remaining ECTS credits can be earned through any other courses on campus, meaning that the programme allows students to have a core subject while also pursuing their other interests and learning more about other subjects on campus. Popular additional subjects include economics, philosophy, law and pharmacy. If you have any questions regarding the freedom of choice, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Programme structure
The Bachelor Plus STEM programme consists of 240 ECTS credits. For most subjects, this equates to 180 ECTS credits for your main subject and 60 ECTS credits that can be used to attend courses from other disciplines.
Although a recommended study plan is provided for the first year of the programme to allow students to gain broad knowledge in the STEM field, this is not compulsory, and not all of these courses need to be completed successfully to finish the programme.
Mode of study
- Fully on-site
International elements in the curriculum
The curriculum of this study programme includes international elements that support global perspectives and cross-cultural learning:
- Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)
Students are encouraged to take a semester abroad through the Erasmus programme. Depending on the chosen main subject, different partner universities are available, offering a wide range of courses that students can attend.
Application and admission
Application period(s)
Summer semester
| Applicants from | Applications begin | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
All countries
|
Not specified
|
31 March 2027
|
Winter semester
| Applicants from | Applications begin | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
All countries
|
Not specified
|
30 September 2026
|
Academic admissions requirements
The admission requirements can be seen at the website of Saarland University using the following link: https://www.uni-saarland.de/en/study/application/enrolment/documents.html.
Language requirements
German language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH)
|
Total: DSH-2
|
English language requirements
How to apply?
Costs and funding
Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
The current semester fee at Saarland University can be found on our website: https://www.uni-saarland.de/en/study/organisation/fees/semester-fee.html.
Cost of living
The Welcome Centre at Saarland University provides information on working and living in Saarbrücken.
For more information, please visit their website.
Part-time employment
Living & services
Support for international students
- Welcome event
At the beginning of each semester, the Welcome Centre at Saarland University organises a "Welcome Week", during which international students can learn about various topics. There are plenty of workshops and talks on topics ranging from "Living in Germany" to "How to Get a Doctor's Appointment", where students can ask questions.
You can find more information about the Welcome Weeks and the Welcome Centre on the website: https://www.uni-saarland.de/en/global/welcome-center.html.
Accommodation
Several accommodation options are available at Saarland University. The Welcome Centre provides an overview of all university-owned accommodation and also helps students seeking private accommodation in Saarbrücken or neighbouring cities. For more information, please visit their website.
https://www.uni-saarland.de/en/global/welcome-center/accommodation.html
Contact
Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics Faculty of Natural Science and Technology
- Name
- Dr Carsten Baltes
- Address
- Campus E2 6, 66123 Saarbrücken
- Phone
- +49 68130257416