sharing the key to tomorrow's success.
By bridging minds and markets,
we empower people and
industries to lead the way to a
digital future.
sharing the key to tomorrow’s success.
By bridging minds and markets,
we empower people and
industries to lead the way to a
digital future.
Your springboard to your digital future, in the heart of Europe!
The world is changing rapidly – be part of it and help shape it. At the Scheer School, you’ll immerse yourself in an interactive, international learning experience that not only prepares you for the digital working world but anchors you directly within it.
Our certificates and study programs revolve around what you and your company really need: Digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and future competencies that not only make you fit for tomorrow but give you a real edge.
Further education that not only imparts the necessary knowledge but actively advances you – practical, innovative, and with a clear career factor. We build on your know-how and help you rethink it digitally. Not a standard program – but exactly the skills that will propel you forward in the digital world. Are you ready to shape the future? Then get informed now!
Shareholder testimonials

Honorary President:
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. August-Wilhelm Scheer
As a renowned scientist, entrepreneur, and visionary, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. August-Wilhelm Scheer has been driving digitalization for decades. With the founding of the Scheer School, he specifically focuses on connecting science and practice to train professionals who not only understand digital technologies but actively shape them.
“The founding of the School follows the demand for professionals with digital competencies. The professionals of the future should not only learn to develop digital technologies but also to apply them in practice and think ahead. In particular, how digitalization can help companies in Saarland with their transformation. We are facing this challenge.”

University President:
Prof. Dr. Ludger Santen
For Prof. Dr. Ludger Santen, the Scheer School is a crucial component in strengthening Saarland University as an innovation engine for the region and complementing our educational offerings with new formats. The close integration with companies and public institutions enables practice-oriented, forward-looking educational programs.
“The Scheer School of Digital Sciences will offer innovative educational programs to train the professionals of tomorrow. The aim is not only to impart digital techniques but also to promote their practical application in order to strengthen the competitiveness of regional companies.”
Why Scheer School?
Because here, we don’t just impart knowledge, we shape the future.
Industry-integrated curriculum
Our programs are developed in collaboration with industry leaders and the public sector. This way, you apply relevant knowledge from the start, not just after graduation.
Focus on future competencies
Whether it’s artificial intelligence, digital transformation, or professions yet to emerge – what’s in demand are competencies that shape change and make new solutions possible.
Innovative education
Interactive, interdisciplinary, practice-oriented – at the highest university level. Our programs combine academic standards with modern teaching methods that advance knowledge.
Lifelong learning
Standing still is not an option. Our programs accompany you throughout your entire career path, ensuring you’re always one step ahead.
International environment
Learn with people from all over the world in an open, diverse environment. This way, not only your knowledge grows, but also your network.
Successful start
New to Saarland? We support you with job searches, applications, housing, and even visas. So you can hit the ground running.
The Concept
Our Learning World
Immerse yourself in the world of digital sciences – practical, cross-industry, and future-oriented. With data-driven methods and adaptive learning, you experience how to transform your knowledge.
This way, you’re ready for the competencies of tomorrow.
Digital Areas
- Complex Thinking
- Applying Integrating Software
- Innovative Design Product Development
- Entrepreneurial thinking
- Process Data Management
- Living Working in the Digital Society
Industries
- Digital Sciences for Transformation
- Digital Sciences for GovTech
- Digital Sciences for Smart Manufacturing
- Digital Sciences for Green Steel
- Digital Sciences for Future Mobility
- Digital Sciences for Digital Commerce
Transformation
- Data-Driven Companies
- Adaptive Learning Process
- User-Centered Experiences
- Digital Strategies
- Future-Oriented Design
Our Learning Methodology
Your personal learning journey: Flexible at your own pace, hybrid, and accompanied by real practical projects. Agile working methods, real-world use cases, and a continuous reflection process that not only advances you but also makes your development visible.
Learner-centered
- Self-organized daily and weekly learning activities (self-directed learning)
- Guidance for group activities (collaborative learning)
- Feedback surveys at the end of the course (data-based optimization process)
Transformative
- Partnerships with industry and public sector (promotion of case-based learning)
- Agile, project-based work incl. pitch at the end of the course (integration of agile methods)
- Learning to use digital tools (e.g., GenAI) in a work context (Digital Transformation)
Empowered
- Journaling for goal setting (self-management)
- Work-related tasks (competence acquisition)
- 360° feedback (growth mindset)
Get in touch!
The Scheer School of Digital Sciences at Saarland University is the key to a successful digital future. We combine academic expertise with practical application and bridge the gap between science and business. Our goal is to empower people and companies not only to understand digital transformation but to actively shape it.
Through innovative learning formats, interdisciplinary programs, and close industry partnerships, we take a leading role in digital education. Our individual, international learning environment prepares our learners to succeed in an ever-changing world and create real value from day one.
The Land of Transformation
and Short Distances.
From industrial center to innovation hub:
Saarland has evolved from its past as a coal and steel location to a vibrant hotspot for future technologies. We are proud to actively shape this change and drive the future forward together.