About us:

Founded in November 1948, Saarland University was originally established as a bilingual university that merged French and German educational traditions and offered a unique European perspective. It was the first university to be created west of the Rhine after the end of the Second World War, at a time when Saarland enjoyed partial political autonomy while still being linked to France through economic and monetary union. Prior to the foundation of the University, clinical training courses for medical students had been introduced at the state hospital in Homburg/Saar in January 1946 with the 'Centre Universitaire d'Études Supérieures de Hombourg' established on 8 May 1947 under the patronage of the University of Nancy.

Courses offered:

M.A. Translation Science and Technology: The demand for well qualified translators in Europe is growing continuously. In addition to providing students with a solid academic training, the M.A. programme 'Translation Science and Technology' teaches students the methods and techniques that are needed both by those choosing to pursue a professional career in translation and by those planning to continue with doctoral level research and a career in academia. The closely integrated approach that combines education and training in translation studies and in language technologies is a key feature of the Master's degree programme and makes the programme unique in Germany. The international double degree programme in cooperation with universities in Spain and Italy offers students further opportunities.