Saarland

Discover a fulfilling professional opportunity in the heart of Saarland, a dynamic German Land on the border with Luxembourg and France. Renowned for its innovative spirit and exceptional quality of life, Saarland attracts talent from all over the world. You’ll find a diverse economic fabric, where large industrial companies rub shoulders with start-ups and successful family businesses. Immerse yourself in sectors such as the automotive industry, metalworking, renewable energies and cutting-edge technologies.

Saarland is also home to world-renowned academic institutions, including Saarland University and the Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes (HTW). These universities offer a wide range of study and research programmes in a variety of fields, providing a pool of talent and resources for local and international companies.

Join a dynamic community of passionate professionals and enjoy the perfect balance between work and play, in the heart of picturesque landscapes and vibrant cities. Discover now the exciting opportunities that await you in this region where history meets innovation’.

Thanks to its history and its economic ties with France (many French companies have set up in Saarland), its geographical proximity and transport accessibility, its France strategy and its Franco-German policy, Saarland is very Francophile and Francophone and offers great opportunities for French-speaking candidates in a variety of fields such as commerce, industry, health and IT.

Saarland’s main cities include Saarbrücken (with a population of around 180,000), Neunkirchen (with around 47,000) and Hombourg (with around 42,000), offering remarkable dynamism and professional variety.

Careers that are recruiting

As a result of its economic restructuring, Saarland has become an attractive and innovative business and research location. In addition to a strong automotive industry and other fast-growing industrial sectors, it is above all technology-based production and service companies that are gaining ground. Working closely with its neighbours in France and Luxembourg, Saarland has always had an international outlook. A strong IT sector is opening up new opportunities for the Saarland as production becomes increasingly digital.

In addition, the Centre for Mechatronics and Automation Technology and the German Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence work closely with institutions of higher education.  With its products, the Saarland steel industry is remarkably well established on international markets in terms of technology and quality.

Moving to Saarland

Have you just moved to Saarland? Welcome to Germany’s smallest Länder, but one that has a lot to offer!

Saarland offers a pleasant living environment with varied landscapes, including forests, mountains and rivers, perfect for nature lovers and relaxation enthusiasts. It’s an ideal place for families looking for a calm and safe environment.

Compared with other more urbanised regions of Germany or France, the cost of living in Saarland is relatively moderate, making it possible to enjoy a good quality of life while keeping expenses under control.

Saarland is well served by modern transport infrastructure, including motorways and rail links to major cities such as Frankfurt, Metz and Luxembourg, making it easy for workers to get around.

It offers the advantage of living in a quiet environment, yet close to Europe’s major economic capitals.

You’ll find all the key information you need about moving to Germany on the ‘Make it in Germany’ portal, as well as on the following regional websites:

The cities of Saarland & useful information

Discover the main cities of Saarland! Here you can find practical information for each city on essential administrative procedures, culture, etc. 

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