- Degree
- Master of Science High-Performance Sport
- Course location
- Saarbrücken
- In cooperation with
- Erasmus collaborations are established with the University of Groningen (the Netherlands), the Université de La Réunion (France), and Reykjavik University (Iceland). Besides these Erasmus opportunities, Saarland University has several international partnerships within and outside of Europe.
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- English is the sole teaching language within all lectures, courses, and seminars. Due to the close collaborations that have been established with the Olympic Training Centre as well as several sporting clubs and organisations, it is recommended to attend German language courses regularly. Saarland University offers intensive German language courses starting every March and October (between semesters) as well as seasonal courses during each semester (free for students).
- Programme duration
- 4 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter semester
- Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study
- The winter semester starts early/mid-October, and the programme is structured as a full-time on-site course of study. The regular study duration is four semesters (two years).
- Application deadline
- Application deadline: 15 July for the following winter semester (October to March)
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- Yes
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- The international Master of Science High-Performance Sport is hosted by the Institute of Sport Science and the Institute of Sports and Preventive Medicine at Saarland University in Saarbrücken (Germany). It aims to qualify sports scientists for jobs in professional and performance-oriented sports and academic positions that deal with questions of relevance for high-performance athletes.
The international MSc High-Performance Sport wants to improve the scientific approach to elite sports, in particular, by offering courses in advanced research methods and statistics as well as perspectives from different sports science disciplines. Graduates have the opportunity to gain sport and discipline-specific knowledge as well as experience that is important for future appointments in sports science support and/or academia. They will be educated in international methods of elite training, performance analysis and exercise physiology, international sports structures, talent identification/development programmes as well as strategies for international communication and leadership in elite sports, among other topics.
The Institute of Sports and Preventive Medicine and the Institute of Sport Science provide an excellent infrastructure for research and practice in the elite sport environment. As both institutes are located next to the Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland Olympic Training Centre and the Saarland Sports Federation (LSVS), close collaborations have been established, earning the title "Sport Campus". Besides teaching and research, both institutes provide sports science and medical support to all athletes at the Olympic Training Centre. These services include (but are not limited to) eligibility screening, training management and scheduling as well as performance analysis. This close collaboration offers students a sports scientific and medical education with a strong emphasis on practical relevance. As such, some collaborations are organised with local/national athletes and coaches to prepare students for a variety of jobs within elite sports.