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7 Reviews Found
Likes
- Activities like Karaoke, Pub Crawls, etc for international students
- Low semester contribution (fees)
- Semester ticket includes travel all throughout Germany (most public transports excluding some)
Dislikes
- Different values (relationships, social causes, etc.)
- Hard to get into German social circles as people already have groups
- Need for German language to integrate or for finding jobs
- Students who graduate from Saarland University can opt for various full-time employment options. In partnership with the Career Center, the university offers a career portal that functions as 'one-stop shop' for finding work placements, internships and job offers. The website is powered by JobTeaser. It is accessible through computers and mobile devices in German, English, and French.
- Approximately 70-80% of graduates obtain employment within six months after completing their course.
- Saarland University offers graduates an average salary of €46,000 per year, with additional compensation for positions and courses.
- Students commonly utilize different approaches to secure employment, such as:
- The recruitment process involves companies visiting the campus to recruit students directly.
- Students often complete internships while studying to secure full-time employment. Almost all of these opportunities are for permanent positions.
- Professional development: Building connections through events, conferences and networking. -
- Employing job search websites, including the university's career portal.
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Many companies have employed graduates from Saarland University, such as: Siemens,KPMG,Amazon,Microsoft,Intel.




Likes
- My most favourite thing is that we have many research organisations and can do technical part-time jobs rather than doing other services in restaurants, delivery etc.
- The courses offerred are top notch.
- The students (including Germans and other nationalities) are very inclusive and diverse.
Dislikes
- Not much of a night life and party life. (It didnt affect me but i know that a lot of people like this.)
- The city is very small. Convenience isn't the best
- Some courses are very very difficult to pass and is a reason why most people take super long to finish their degree (the longest i have heard is 4.5 years.))
- I think it is quite difficult to find full-time jobs. I am just finishing up my thesis and until now I could only get one interview after applying to so many companies. I think initially we should not set high expectations for salary, especially because we are less preferred than native Germans.
- Starting salary is normally anywhere between $40,000 and $60,000. Students normally find jobs on LinkedIn.
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Likes
- Good balance of research and industry
- Only university with two MPIs on campus
- For CS program specifically you can choose courses depending on your preferred subfields like cyber security, DS/AI, etc.
Dislikes
- Can be a bit more theoretic at times.
- Some may find courses to be a bit more around DS/AI
- No other thing that i dislike about the university
- Students find accommodation through online websites: WG-gesucht, Immowelt, and Immoscout.
- There are plenty of WhatsApp and Facebook groups. No particular challenges while finding accommodation. When booking accommodation while in India, do not pay any fees and just make a verbal agreement. (This is the norm.)
Likes
- The course is really up to date and practically implementable.
- The staff and professors are really understanding overall.
Dislikes
- For some subjects I didn't like the organisation.
It is a bit tough, but if you have a group of people, then it is still easy to find places. Search on WG-gesucht; it kind of helps a lot. You can also mail the university to check if there are any dorms available on campus.
Likes
- I chose this program because of its low tuition cost and high research output in a unique combination of linguistics and Computer Science, not found in many other universities around the world. It should be noted that, although Natural Language Processing is one aspect of the program, there are other aspects likely Psycholinguistics, Language Acquisition etc which you also get to learn about through this program. Such a unique offering of courses is what drew me to this program.
- Many Research Opportunities, Fantastic Faculty, Extremely International cohort, Many Social Events, Good location and so a lot of places to travel to during breaks.
Dislikes
- I don't really dislike anything about the College, as I aware of what I was getting into. Something that people should be wary about is that, knowing German in Germany is extremely important. Although the program is international, a lot of the administrative stuff at the beginning of your program needs to be completed in German. Therefore knowledge of the language would be a massive bonus to anyone joining.
My overall experience at my university was overwhelmingly positive. The international program provided me with a unique opportunity to immerse myself in different cultures and perspectives, fostering a sense of global citizenship. The research opportunities I was given allowed me to apply my theoretical knowledge to real-world problems, enhancing my critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The approachable and knowledgeable faculty members were always available to provide guidance and support, ensuring my academic success. The vibrant social scene and diverse student cohort offered a plethora of events and activities to unwind and connect with like-minded individuals. And having a central location in Western Europe provided me with the chance to travel extensively at relatively low cost, broadening my horizons and enriching my cultural understanding.
Likes
- My university is public university, meaning there is no tuition fees (just semester fees). The program itself is very interesting and my university is the most popular amongst all the European countries for this program. It gives more emphasis on research and aligns well with my goals.
- I liked the program, the department, the faculty, the options available for research and most importantly the diverse culture because of the international students.
- I have got the chance to be admitted into one of the competitive programs and also the chance to meet people across various parts of the world. Talented and motivated faculty has given me great exposure to the career opportunities available and also at the same time, captured my attention towards the systematic research.
Dislikes
- Saarbruecken is a medium-sized city and this makes it hard to get the jobs easily or even get the industrial exposure so easily. That is the only problem with the university. The rest of the aspects are totally fine by me.
It has been a roller coaster journey for me and as of now I am very satisfied with my life here and happy that I have made the right choice.
Likes
- The German infrastructure for research in one of the best, and the lab I went for my postdoc is doing really well interms of research with many impactful publications in flagship journals.
- Infrastructure, facilities, ease of doing work, flexibility in working hours, my friends and colleagues, research supervisor and many more. In general I am acknowledge my Institute for every thing it gave me.
Dislikes
- Weather sometimes, another time excessive work, may be sometimes foods, overall there are very few things to complain about and I am more than happy during my stay in its camous.
In terms of infrastructure and facilities, the universities I have worked so far are world class having state of art equipments, vibrant campus life and best accommodation facilities. Having a chance to get interact with European culture with many European colleagues has helped me to build and develop a better character and adoptability.







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