High-Performance Sport

Admission requirements

Students seeking admission to the M.Sc. programme 'High-Performance Sport' must meet the following requirements:

• a Bachelor's degree or equivalent university qualification in sport science or a comparable subject with an overall grade of 2.5 or better on the German grading scale
• an adequate command of English
• a motivation video

Required English proficiency

You will need to demonstrate English proficiency of at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) by providing one of the following:

• proof that English is your native language
• proof that you have a higher education entrance qualification from an English-speaking country or a qualification from an academic institution in an English-speaking country that permits you to be employed in a recognized professional field (typically: a Bachelor's degree)
• TOEFL (iBT: 72)
• Cambridge First Certificate in English
• IELTS (Score: 5.5)
• proof that you achieved a grade of at least 'good' (at least 10 from 15 points) in an advanced English Abitur class or equivalent (Abitur: German higher education entrance qualification).

Selection requirements

Selection to the program is based on a ranking system in which each applicant is awarded up to 35 points:

• Up to 20 points for the Bachelors grade
• Up to 12 points for proof of relevant practical experience in the form of work experience or internships
• Up to 3 points for a motivational video in which the applicant answers the following questions
• Why do you want to study High-Performance Sport?
• Why do you want to study at Saarland University?
• What qualities and/or experience in the filed of competitive sports do you have?

For further details, please refer to the subject-specific regulations.