History
Founded in 2003, it is the only public university of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Education
Students can choose between 17 bachelor degrees and 46 master degrees (in addition to vocational training and lifelong learning courses). Programmes are generally taught in two languages (French/English or French/German), some in three languages and some are entirely taught in English. The University’s four doctoral schools offer custom-made training programmes for Ph.D. candidates.
The University offers
- 17 Bachelor’s,
- 46 Master’s degrees,
- 18 lifelong learning courses and vocational training opportunities,
- 3 courses for Specialised Studies Diplomas (Diplômes d'Études Spécialisées, DES)
- as well as 4 doctoral schools.
Research
The University conducts cutting-edge interdisciplinary research with three strategic focus points: the digital transformation of society, advancing knowledge in the areas of medicine and health, and exploring avenues of sustainable and societal development.
Career
Students, our goal is to help you prepare for a world of great opportunities when you graduate. We offer tailored support, advice, we work with you to identify your aspirations, strengths, potential, talents and passions.
Here’s what the Luxembourg University Career Centre can do for you :
- Teach career strategies, skills and techniques
- Review your resume, cover letter and practice job interviews
- Learn about career options and labour market trends
- Show how the platform works
- Establish direct links with employers
University of Luxembourg Key Statistics & Highlights
- #251 Ranking
- 1 PhDs
- 27 Scholarships
- 2,000 Academic Staff
- 7,000 Students
- Public Institution Type
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University of Luxembourg Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
Dropped 50 places compared to 2025
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | 201 | 251 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 26 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 381 | 355 | 381 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | 601 | 601 |
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Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 509 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
The Office of Student Life is responsible for supporting and developing student engagement and support the activities of the officially recognised student associations and clubs at the University of Luxembourg
Housing services
The University of Luxembourg manages university residences on several sites.
Please note that these student residences are in high demand and cannot meet the housing needs of the entire student community.
Library services
The Luxembourg Learning Centre (LLC) is a space open to all. It offers services to guide you in your documentary searches. Its wide range of collections and the various available spaces offer a stimulating work environment, open to everyone.
Campus life
The University has three campuses. Belval Campus is the University’s main site close to Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg’s second largest city. Once home to Luxembourg’s largest steelworks, Belval now features research and teaching facilities, the University library and learning centre as well as student accommodation and urban life. Kirchberg Campus is right at the heart of Luxembourg City’s business district, with the international financial centre and European institutions close by. Limpertsberg Campus is located in a residential area close to the centre of Luxembourg City.
Accreditation
- Young University Rankings 2022: The University of Luxembourg ranks 25 worldwide in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2022.
- World University Rankings 2022: The University of Luxembourg ranked among the top 300 universities worldwide and #3 worldwide for its international outlook in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2022.
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University of Luxembourg Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 57 reviews
- 5 Star 18 Reviews
- 4 Star 23 Reviews
- 3 Star 12 Reviews
- 2 Star 3 Reviews
- 1 Star 1 Review
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Great lectuarers, good timelines and dedicated administration support
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