About us
Two Experts, One Vision: Rethinking Education.
Prof. Dr. Benedikt Schnellbächer and Sebastian Kreibich lead the Scheer School with a clear mission:
Uniting science, practice, and innovation to shape future-oriented education.
Prof. Dr. Benedikt Schnellbächer
Benedikt Schnellbächer is responsible for the didactic orientation and ensures that research and teaching are excellent, practice-oriented, and effective:
“Through close collaboration with leading companies, we strive for the best of both worlds: academic and economic, to ensure that our curriculum remains relevant and future-oriented.”
Sebastian Kreibich
Sebastian Kreibich successfully brings the Scheer School’s innovations to market and creates strong partnerships:
“We envision an ecosystem where education and practical experiences seamlessly merge to train the innovators, leaders, and problem solvers of tomorrow.”
Unlock the Future
Digital competencies that open doors.
Voices of our shareholders
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 artificial intelligence, digital transformation or skills for professions that are still emerging – the world of tomorrow needs specialists with digital skills that make the difference.
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 along your entire career path so that you not only keep pace, but are always one step ahead.
International environment
Successful start
New to Saarland? We support you with job searches, applications, housing, and even visas. So you can hit the ground running.
