The University of Luxembourg’s mission as a young research university is to achieve the highest standards of international excellence in research and teaching, while also fully meeting its distinctive responsibilities as the country’s sole public institution of higher education.
- #201 Ranking
- 2 PhDs
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- Multilingual, international, research-oriented
- Close to the European institutions and to Luxembourg’s financial centre
- Multilingualism: programmes generally taught in two languages French/English or French/German, some in three and some entirely taught in English
PhD Programmes
Business & Management (2)
Social Sciences (2)
Computer Science & IT (1)
About
History
Founded in 2003, the University of Luxembourg is the only public university of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.Multilingual, international and research-oriented, it is also a modern institution with a personal atmosphere.
Education
- 14 bachelor degrees, 42 master degrees and doctoral education based on the Bologna Accords
- 16 vocational training and lifelong learning training courses
Research
- A major goal of public research in Luxembourg is to position the country as a knowledge-based society.
- The national strategy is to foster innovation that will drive sustainable socio-economic development and further diversify the economy by developing new and strengthening existing high added-value economic and social activities.
Career
The Career Centre is a service aimed at students & employers.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
201
2020
201
2019
201
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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
601 100
2019
701 -100
2018
601
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
653 -35
2020
618 -9
2019
609
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.
Services
Housing services
FURNISHED SINGLE ROOM
- TYPE 1. Common bathroom and kitchen: average surface: 15 m2 - average monthly rent: 400 €, charges included*
- TYPE 2. Private bathroom, common kitchen: average surface: 19 m2 - average monthly rent: 460 €, charges included*
- TYPE 3. Single: average surface: 24 m2 - average monthly rent: 695 €, charges included*
- TYPE 4. Double (only for couple): 35 m2 - average monthly rent: 1050 €, charges included*
- TYPE 5. only for couple: average surface: 44 m2 - average monthly rent: 1120 €, charges includedPlease kindly note that the UL’s accommodation offer is not suited for families with children.
Library services
BiblioLab is opening its doors . You — students, academics, staff and citizens from Luxembourg and neighbouring countries as well — are all invited to discover a new space located on level -1 in the "Maison des Sciences Humaines" in Belval. All users on the Belval site will find their library collections there and are encouraged to try out our new services.
ICT services
The intranet covers
- all the cultural and athletic events offered at the University;
- job offers, whether for students, work placements or employment opportunities for graduates;
- all the useful information you need in order to prepare for your mobility semester;
- the IT Helpdesk: list of and instructions of use for the IT services at your disposal.
Student Life
Campus life
Belval is not is not only housing the University of Luxembourg but is also home to numerous other research institutes and start-up companies. Eventually around 7,000 students and 3,000 people will work in this new hub for research and teaching.
Belval, one of the largest and most ambitious current urban renewal projects in Europe, is located about 20 km from Luxembourg City, 3 km from Esch-sur-Alzette (the country’s second largest town) and just 500 m from the French border. The huge site of 120 hectares brings together academic research and teaching, work and leisure, urban living and culture, thus making Belval an exciting place to work, study and live.
Sports facilities
The Campus Sport’s programme offers you to get or stay in good shape with the help of our great trainers, all of that in a good mood, and what is most important, it is free of charge!
Participate in one or several sport activities and retain your energy and strength! The Campus Sport's programme is open for all Uni.lu students and staff !
Student clubs
- To be part of a student association and student life in general is paramount to experiencing a positive University experience. Student Associations provide students with valuable skills such as the ability to work in a team environment, to engage with the University beyond academics, and to belong to a family away from home. This type of engagement is essential to taking full advantage of the "University Experience".
- This positive experience can provide students with the following opportunities: helping to network with other young professionals, development into well-rounded individuals, and showcase a student's abilities gained from their academic studies.
Accreditation
- Five Master programmes at the University of Luxembourg’s Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance have been accredited by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA), an international expert for quality assurance and development in higher education and research.
- The FIBAA accreditation is the first study programmes certification at the University of Luxembourg and represents an important step in receiving international recognition for the University’s programmes and a seal of approval for high-quality teaching.
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