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About
Saarland University is a public research university located in Saarbrücken, the capital of the German state of Saarland. It was founded in 1948 in Homburg in co-operation with France and is organized in six faculties that cover all major fields of science. In 2007, the university was recognized as an excellence center for computer science in Germany.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 32 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 16,434
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 9.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 21%
- Female : Male
- 52 : 48
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2017 |
| Computer Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Psychology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2017 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2020 |
| Mathematics | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 401+ | 18.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
US News
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology and Biochemistry | =483 | 35.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =500 | 35.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =608 | 35.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =638 | 35.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =794 | 35.8 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 810 | 35.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =995 | 35.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,301 | 35.8 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsinstitution
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Saarland University?
Saarland University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =588, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =1,271.
When was Saarland University founded?
Saarland University was founded in 1948.
What are the top subjects at Saarland University?
Top subjects at Saarland University include: Biotechnology, Metallurgical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Dentistry.
Where is Saarland University located?
Saarland University is located in Saarbrücken, Germany.