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B.Sc. Computer Science (English)

Saarland University (Saarland Informatics Campus) · Saarbrücken, Germany

100% taught in EnglishApply direct to the university, not the CAOSelectiveTuition-freeAptitude test or interviewMaths requirement
Duration3 years
StartsAutumn 2027
EntrySelective
Deadline (EU)15 Jul 2027
EU fee 2026/27€825 / yr

About the course

A six-semester computer science degree taught fully in English. It covers programming, mathematics, theoretical computer science and computer systems, and is taught on the Saarland Informatics Campus alongside its research institutes. You are admitted through one of three tracks: olympiad, aptitude test or onsite interview.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Germany accepts the Leaving Certificate for direct university entry only with the right subject and level combination: six subjects, at least two at Higher Level with H5 or better, the other four at O6/H6 or better, including two languages and Maths at O5/H6 or better. Computer science is in the maths/science area, so you also need Higher Level Maths at H5 and a Higher Level science at H5 or better. Saarland publishes nothing specific to Ireland and says to check eligibility on anabin, so confirm with admissions.
  • You choose one track only. Olympiad track: a medal from a recognised science, informatics or maths olympiad plus an English test. Aptitude track: an accepted test score (SAT, ACT, TestAS and similar, no more than two years old; school-leaving results such as the Leaving Cert do not count) plus an English test and a video interview. Interview track: a motivation letter plus an onsite interview in Saarbrücken. Your school grade is combined with your track result to rank you. The acceptance rate is about 8%, and past successful applicants scored around 1400 or more on the SAT.
  • English: B2 is recommended. Applicants who got their school-leaving qualification in Ireland count as native speakers and do not need an English test.

How to apply

  1. Check your Leaving Cert subjectsMake sure you will meet the German rules for maths/science courses, including Higher Level Maths and a Higher Level science at H5 or better.
  2. Choose your trackDecide on the olympiad, aptitude-test (sit the SAT or a similar test in good time) or interview track. You can only choose one and cannot change it after you apply.
  3. Apply on the SIC portalThe portal opens in December 2026. Apply by 15 January or 15 June 2027 for early review (15 June is the last date for the interview track), or by 15 July 2027 at the latest. Confirm the 2027 dates when the portal opens.
  4. Enrol and pay the semester feeIf you get an offer, enrol and pay the semester fee (€412.30 in 2026/27) before the winter semester starts.
Leaving Cert students: results come out in August, after this deadline, and uni-assist doesn’t accept predicted Leaving Cert grades. If you’re applying with 2027 results, check with the university before relying on this date. This deadline still works if you already have your results.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: Based on the 2026 cycle: early review deadlines 15 January and 15 June, final deadline 15 July (winter semester start only). The interview track closes on 15 June. Applications sent in by an early deadline are reviewed within four weeks, and final decisions are made by 31 August. In 2026 the interviews ran 2-6 March (January round) and 17-21 August (June round). The portal opens in December 2026, and the 2027 dates should be confirmed then..

Costs

  • No tuition fees. You pay only a semester fee, €412.30 for winter semester 2026/27 (about €825 a year). This covers student services, the administrative charge, the student union (AStA) fee and a nationwide Deutschland travel ticket. No application fee is mentioned. On the aptitude-test track you pay the test provider (e.g. SAT or TestAS) yourself, and interview-track applicants pay their own travel to Saarbrücken.
There are only 15 places a year and about 8% of applicants get in, so good Leaving Cert results are not enough on their own. You also need an aptitude test score (such as the SAT), an olympiad medal or a successful interview. Apply by an early deadline if you can.

At a glance

CountryGermany
CitySaarbrücken
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaUniversity online portal (Saarland Informatics Campus application portal)
Places15 places a year
EntrySelective
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Checked against the official Saarland University website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Deadlines and interview dates are from the 2026 cycle. The 2027 schedule should appear when the portal opens in December 2026, so check it then. Always confirm details with the university before applying.