In the heart of Europe, a new public university was founded in the year 2003: the University of Luxembourg. The University has positioned itself as a multilingual, internationally focused research university and offers students an extraordinary environment – thanks to the European institutions, the international financial centre and the job market of Luxembourg, but also thanks to the multilingualism of the microstate.

The multicultural flair of the country is alive on campus too: the University’s 4500 students originate from 88 different countries and lecturers from about twenty countries. Whether English/German, English/French or German/French: many programmes are taught in two languages, some even in three. Moreover, the University also offers several Masters taught entirely in English.

Great value is set upon mobility: all undergraduates have to spend at least one semester abroad. The mobility is done in the frame of exchange programmes within Europe or overseas. Interchange agreements already exist with over 200 universities in 22 countries. In addition, students are offered foreign language courses, and if they need more practice, France, Belgium and Germany are just around the corner.

The personal ambience is also typical for Luxembourg. Many courses take place in the form of seminars, and bachelor students are guided in tutorials. The 170 professors and lecturers are easy to reach. They are supported by around 500 practitioners, including financial and legal experts as well as judges from the European Court of Justice.

The University of Luxembourg pursues three goals: teaching, research and knowledge transfer at the highest international level. The programmes are built directly on the Bologna system. Students can currently choose between 11 Bachelor and 20 Master courses:

· The Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication offers Bachelors in the domains of engineering, informatics and life sciences as well as Masters in informatics, systems biology, engineering, mathematics and sustainable development.

· The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance concentrates on Bachelor programmes on economic sciences, law and business informatics. The Masters focus on banking and finance, European law, “Entreprenneurship and Innovation” as well as data security management.

· The Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education offers Bachelors in educational and social sciences, psychology and European cultures. The Master’s programmes range from philosophy, psychology and European history to cross-border communication and cooperation, European spatial development as well as educational sciences in a multilingual context.

How about research? It currently deliberately focuses on seven scientific areas which are security and reliability of information technology, material science, life sciences, European and business law, international finance, educational science and Luxembourg studies. Moreover, about 250 young scientists are at present working on their PhD.

Student affaires office: +352 46 66 44 – 6222/6617, E-mail: seve.infos@uni.lu. Enrolment fee is usually 100€/semester. Tuition fees are not applicable.

Address:

University of Luxembourg

162a, avenue de la Faïencerie
L-1511 Luxembourg
Web: www.uni.lu