Saarland University A European university for a globalized world

A campus university Saarland University in the heart of Europe and with global reach "Our aim is to shape this university to become an instrument of a true European spirit " Rector Jean Barriol inaugural speech 1948 Founded in 1948 with French assistance The two campuses Saarbrücken and Homburg (Medicine) are home to 17,000 students 3,000 international students 279 professors Around 4,500 people work at the university 20.12.2019

Excellence in research Saarland University Excellence in research The key disciplines shaping the university’s profile: Informatics Nanotechnology, Life Sciences European focus Numerous prizes and awards 8 Collaborative Research Centres + 4 Subprojects 7 Research Training Groups Around 50 projects in EU funding programmes, around 250 in DFG funding programmes 20.12.2019

Saarbrücken Informatics – A global player Saarland University Saarbrücken Informatics – A global player National Excellence Initiative Cluster of Excellence around 800 researchers Frequently honoured highly prestigious research prizes e.g. several Leibniz Prizes, ERC Grants International graduate programmes Interdisciplinary cutting-edge research In addition to traditional fields, research in Saarbrücken also focuses on artificial intelligence, bioinformatics and IT security 20.12.2019

NanoBioMed – A multidisciplinary research hub Saarland University NanoBioMed – A multidisciplinary research hub Nanotechnology and Life Sciences Around 600 researchers in the physical and life sciences Around 300 researchers in materials science and materials engineering Numerous externally funded research projects Several highly respected research institutions on and around the campus and at the Medical Faculty and University Hospital (Homburg) 20.12.2019

Close collaborative ties… Saarland University Close collaborative ties… …with internationally recognized research institutions located on campus or near to Saarland University 6

Combining top-quality research with excellence in teaching Saarland University Combining top-quality research with excellence in teaching Quality assurance Quality management system in teaching and learning System accreditation - one of the first universities in Germany with quality mark 70 First-degree programmes 70 Master’s programmes 30 international degree programmes Various post-graduate training programmes, 7 Research Training Groups 20.12.2019

A university with a strong European focus Saarland University A university with a strong European focus European orientation right from the start Europa-Institut (since 1951), Frankreichzentrum, Centre juridique franco-allemand (since 1955) Highly respected institutions with a European focus All faculties offer a number of degree programmes with a core French focus Broad range of cross-border academic programmes University of the Greater Region «Europaicum» programme Europaicum visiting professorship CEUS Collegium Europaeum Universitatis Saraviensis 20.12.2019

Saarland-University – Facts and figures Going global 554 teaching and research exchange programmes with universities in 52 countries International graduate programmes Erasmus mundus programmes International collaborative research partnerships DAAD-Programmes Eastern Europe 20.12.2019

Studying at Saarland University Saarland-University – Facts and figures Studying at Saarland University Broad range of academic subjects Mentoring programme Training in effective teamwork and in intercultural skills Comprehensive support package for students preparing to start their careers or aiming to set up their own businesses jUNIts training scheme for young entrepreneurs 20.12.2019

Combining academic study and business practice Saarland University Combining academic study and business practice Entrepreneurial Campus Saar Saarland University Start-up Centre More than 371 companies (2017) Science Park located next to the Saarbrücken campus Numerous spin-off companies A large number of externally funded research projects across all fields of academic study 20.12.2019

Thank you for your kind attention Thank you for your kind attention. © Saarland University, 2018 Credits: das bilderwerk, Oliver Dietze, Iris Maurer, Michael Ehrhart, Jörg Pütz, Luftbildcentrum, Fotolia 20.12.2019