The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. It is a modern institution with a personal atmosphere, situated on Belval campus and in Luxemburg city, close to European institutions, innovative companies and the financial centre.
4.0 out of 5 (43 ratings / 28 reviews) Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (13)
- Master Border Studies
- Master European Governance
- M.Sc. Finance and Economics
- Master Psychotherapy
Business & Management (9)
- M.A. Accounting and Audit
- M.Sc. Finance and Economics
- Master Mathematics
- Master Wealth Management
Law (7)
Engineering & Technology (4)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (4)
- Master Integrated Systems Biology
- Master Mathematics
- M.Sc. Physics
Computer Science & IT (3)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
Humanities (3)
Medicine & Health (3)
- M.Sc. Biomedicine
- Master Production Animal Health
Agriculture & Forestry (2)
- Master Production Animal Health
Education & Training (2)
- Master Secondary Education
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
- Master Architecture
Journalism & Media (1)
About
History
The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world.
Education
The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #1 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #12 in the Young University Ranking 2019 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.
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. The University of Luxembourg supports this strategy through its commitment to:
- be an international leader in selected areas of research;
- provide high quality interdisciplinary teaching and learning programmes; and
- positively contribute to shaping Luxembourg’s society and strengthening its economy.
Career
The Career Centre is a service aimed at students & employers.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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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
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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
Student services
- Tutoring for the majority of 1st-year bachelor students
- Small auditoriums and working groups
Housing services
The University of Luxembourg has 35 student housing facilities, 1070 rooms and studios located at the center and the south of Luxembourg:
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
Luxembourg is redefining itself: from a steel region to a financial centre, the country now wants to morph onwards and become a research hub. In Belval there are plans to turn this vision into reality.
Belval is considered to be one of the largest and most ambitious current urban renewal projects in Europe. On the 120 hectares of grounds that once housed Luxembourg's largest steel foundry, academic research and teaching, work and leisure, industry and commerce and home life and culture are to enter into a thriving mixture. Based on a master plan created by Jo Coenen Architects of Maastricht, the development corporation Agora as well as the public Fonds Belval are bringing this new site into being.
Sports facilities
We can offer you good shape, good mood and good trainers, and what is most important, it is free of charge. Participate in one or several sport activities and retain your energy and strength!
SEVE and the sports trainers of the University of Luxembourg have organised following activities for you:- Escalade
- Pilates
- Yoga
- Tennis
- Tai-bo aerobic
- Badminton & Teamsports
- Tai-chi Chuan
- Football - Outdoor
- Football - Indoor
- Volleyball
- Cha Cha & Salsa & Bachata
- Afrodance - Bellydance
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.
Student Reviews
Art comes with the Artist.
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Student Life, Excellent Academics
Good university
Provided by ESN rated 4 out of 5 stars
The University of Luxembourg is a public research university with an international, multilingual and interdisciplinary character, situated on Belval Campus and in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. They will kill you with dozens of unsolvable homework. They gave you a lot of assignments that touch the material they present on PPT on class. University of Luxembourg has a highly...
Advocating for self and others
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I got fully engaged in my study program without missing out lectures
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