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University

of Luxembourg

Our Master degree programmes

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University
of Luxembourg

Our Master degree programmes

uni.lu
At the University of Luxembourg, we
offer more than 40 Master degree
programmes across a wide range of
disciplines. We provide extensive support
services to help our students make the
most of their studies and set them on a
future career path.
This brochure contains extensive
information to help you find the
right programme, explore our
university and get your life as a
student in Luxembourg off to a
good start.
We look forward to
welcoming you to the
University of Luxembourg.
uni.lu/students
The University of Luxembourg is a European research-oriented
university with a strong international and multilingual character.
Founded in 2003, the university currently counts over 6,423
students. Members of the university community come from all over
the world.

3 faculties 3 interdisciplinary
research
centres 3 campuses

from

6,423 125
students different countries
56%

international students

270 3
professors,
associate professors official languages:
and senior lecturers French, German and English

345
agreements signed on student
exchanges and research and
teaching cooperation

Updated: 01/09/2019

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Our Master degree
programmes

Multilingual. Personalised. Connected.

04-05

Master degree programmes - Overview

MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES TEACHING LANGUAGES

COMPUTER SCIENCE Master in Information and English


Computer Sciences

Master en Management de English


la Sécurité des Systèmes
d’Information
Interdisciplinary Space Master English
ENGINEERING Master en Énergie et French, English
Développement Durable Environnement
Master of Science in Megastructure Engineering English
Civil Engineering with Sustainable Resources
Master of Science Sustainable Product English
in Engineering Creation
Master en Sciences Efficacité Énergétique English, French
de l’Ingénieur et Économique
LIFE SCIENCES Master in Integrated English
Systems Biology
International Master of English
Science in Biomedicine
European Master of Small English
Animal Veterinary Medicine
MATHEMATICS Master en Enseignement Mathématiques French, German, English
Secondaire
Master in Mathematics Financial Mathematics English
General Mathematics
Industrial Mathematics
PHYSICS Master of Science in Physics English
MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES TEACHING LANGUAGES

BUSINESS AND Master in Accounting English


MANAGEMENT and Audit
Master in Entrepreneurship English
and Innovation
Master in Logistics and English
Supply Chain Management
ECONOMICS AND MSc in Finance English (French optional)
Banking
FINANCE and Economics
Investment Management
Risk Management
Financial Economics

MSc in Quantitative English


Economics and Finance
Master in Wealth Management English

LAW Master in European Banking English, French


and Financial Law (LL.M.)
Master in European Economic English, French
and Financial Criminal Law
(LL.M.)
Master in European and English, French
International Tax Law (LL.M.)
Master in European English, French
Private Law (LL.M.)
Master in European Union Law English, French
and Litigation (LL.M.)
Master in Space, Communication English, French
and Media Law (LL.M.)

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Master degree programmes - Overview

MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES TEACHING LANGUAGES

HUMANITIES Master en Études Franco- French, German


Allemandes: Communication et
Coopération Transfrontalières
Master in European English, French
Contemporary History
Master in Learning and English, French, German
Communication in Multilingual
and Multicultural Contexts
Master in Modern and Contem- English
porary European Philosophy
Master Theaterwissenschaft German
und Interkulturalität
Trinationaler Master in Literatur- German
Kultur- und Sprachgeschichte
des deutschsprachigen Raums

Master in Transnational German German, some courses are


Studies taught in English
PSYCHOLOGY MSc in Psychology: French, English
Evaluation and Assessment
MSc in Psychology: German, English
Psychological Intervention
Master in Psychotherapy English, French, German
SOCIAL SCIENCES Master in Architecture English
Master in Border Studies German, French, English
Master in European English (French optional)
Governance
Master en Gérontologie French, German
Master in Geography English
and Spatial Planning
Master en Médiation French
MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES TEACHING LANGUAGES

SOCIAL SCIENCES Master in Management und German, French


AND EDUCATION Coaching im Bildungs-
und Sozialwesen
Master in Social Sciences and English
Educational Sciences

TEACHING AND Master en Enseignement Germanistik French, German, English,


EDUCATION Secondaire Luxembourgish

Langue et littérature
françaises
Langue et littératures
luxembourgeoises

Admission criteria: For certain degree programmes, additional admission


Master degree programmes are open to students criteria and/or fees may apply. For further information
who hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent about all our programmes, admission criteria and fees,
(180 ECTS) in a related field. please refer to the relevant study programme pages
on our website.
Programme duration: 4 semesters / 120 ECTS
Start of the programmes: mid-September uni.lu/studies/masters
Admission fees for national and
international students: €200 / semester

08-09
Computer Science Computer Science
– –
Master in Information Master en Management de
and Computer Sciences la Sécurité des Systèmes
d’Information
in collaboration with:
4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Flexible specialisation options
Early involvement in research projects
International cooperation agreements with
universities and industries
4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Multidisciplinary approach promoting
knowledge sharing and exchange of
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English experiences
Participation in the Information Security
Education Day (ISED)
This programme enables students to acquire
deeper knowledge in computer science by Programme supported by two professional
associations: CLUSIL and CPSI
understanding its abstract and interdisciplinary
foundations, focusing on problem-solving and
developing lifelong learning skills. Students TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
can specialise in the following areas: adaptive
computing, communication systems, information
This programme allows professionals to further
security, intelligent systems and reliable software
develop their knowledge and skills to analyse,
systems in non-technical areas of existing
interpret and provide relevant solutions in the
companies.
field of information security.
CAREERS: Luxembourg is a major financial
CAREERS: prepares students for the position of
centre with a growing need for highly qualified
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in all
IT staff. Employment opportunities include the
business sectors.
public sector, local industries and public research
institutes. The programme also prepares
mssi.uni.lu
students for further studies at PhD level.
mssi@uni.lu
mics.uni.lu
mics@uni.lu
Computer Science Engineering
– –
Interdisciplinary Space Master Master en
in collaboration with: Développement Durable –
Filière Énergie et Environnement
in collaboration with:

4 semesters | 120 ECTS


Interdisciplinary training
Problem-based learning approach
4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Support from the Luxembourg Space Agency
Double degree between the University of
Strong links with national stakeholders Luxembourg and the University of Liège
including industry
Combination of technical courses, natural
sciences courses and humanities-related
courses
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English Multidisciplinary and international approach

This programme provides solid knowledge in all


aspects of the space value chain, along with TEACHING LANGUAGES: French, English
space engineering expertise. This programme is (level B1 or equivalent for both languages)
an innovative balance of business and technology
teaching and learning. From rocket science This programme provides students with the skills
to the management of space businesses, the they need to apply an environmental approach
students will acquire various skills required by the to energy issues and play a crucial role in the
Luxembourg Space industry sector and develop growing field of sustainable development. This
the entrepreneurial mindset required to be programme is a dual degree programme between
successful in the emerging future space industry. the University of Luxembourg and the University
of Liège (Mas­ter en Sciences et Gestion de
CAREERS: employment opportunities in the l’Environnement, à finalité énergies renouvelables
space sector or further research at PhD level. et bâtiments durables).

ism.uni.lu CAREERS: prepares students for positions like


ism@uni.lu energy and environment specialists in large
companies, civil servants and managers in
public administrations specialising in energy and
environmental issues, researchers or teachers
and energy and environment consultants.

mdd.uni.lu
mdd@uni.lu

10-11
Engineering Engineering
– –
Master of Science Master of Science
in Civil Engineering – in Engineering –
Megastructure Engineering with Sustainable Product Creation
Sustainable Resources
in collaboration with:
4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Individual mentoring and courses taught in
small groups
Combination of mechanical engineering and
mechatronic issues within sustainable product
creation
4 semesters | 120 ECTS Focus on lean and sustainable use of all
Focus on complex projects and sustainability resources
Collaboration with construction companies and
administrations
Possibility to spend a semester abroad at a TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
partner university in Paris, Nancy, Metz or
Brussels
This programme enables students to acquire
a comprehensive, deep knowledge of all steps
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English of the product creation process, from market
segment specification, product planning,
product design and manufacturing to product
This programme enables students to acquire
usage, service and recycling. The courses
deeper knowl­edge in civil engineering with a
cover mechanical and electrical aspects. This
specific focus on planning and constructing
programme perfectly balances academic
megastructures while using resources sustainably.
education with industrial applicability of cutting-
Sustainability is increasingly important and
edge content
the well-trained modern civil engineer must be
able to judge and optimise civil structures and
CAREERS: prepares students for engineer or
buildings while taking into account shortages in
consultant positions in industry, or further
construction materials and energy resources.
studies at PhD level.
CAREERS: prepares students for civil engineer or
msp.uni.lu
consultant positions in the construction industry
msp@uni.lu
or public sector, or for further studies at PhD
level.

msce.uni.lu
msce@uni.lu
Engineering

Master en Sciences
de l’Ingénieur –
Efficacité Énergétique et
Économique
in collaboration with:

4 semesters | 120 ECTS


International approach to energy issues
Collaboration with the University of Lorraine, the
Euro­pean Investment Bank (EIB), Bosch, Buderus,
DGNB, Paul Wurth, Schweizer Steimen AG The course combines technical elements with
Programme has a special agreement for mobility units from economical sciences and business
with University of Lorraine administration in the aim of providing the full range
A double diploma can be issued for students from of skills required for ap­proaching technically and
”Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen HTW-Saarbrücken”
commercially energy related problems.

CAREERS: prepares students for managerial


TEACHING LANGUAGES: positions dealing with energy and environmental
English, French (level B1 for both languages) issues in the private and public sector, research
and teaching, energy and environmental
This programme enables students to acquire deeper consultancy, or further studies at PhD level.
knowl­edge in thermodynamics, mathematics and
modern technologies needed to assess energy- meee.uni.lu
related issues. meee@uni.lu

12-13
Life Sciences Life Sciences
– –
Master in Integrated International Master of
Systems Biology Science in Biomedicine
in collaboration with:

4 semesters | 120 ECTS


Combination of life sciences and computational
science
Use of the most modern technologies in
biosciences 4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Early involvement in research projects Tri-national diploma with the University of
Strasbourg and the Johannes Gutenberg
University Mainz
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English Multidisciplinary and multicultural approach

This programme enables students to acquire a


TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
deeper knowledge of biosciences, taking new
technologies into account. This involves handling
large amounts of data and thus bioinformatics This joint international programme provides
and network analysis are essential elements in students with a strong multidisciplinary
this modern education in biosciences. education in the fields of cardiovascular
and metabolic diseases, neurosciences and
CAREERS: employment opportunities in immunology. They will have the opportunity to
the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, experience a multidisciplinary research training
prepares students for a career as a researcher as well as a multicultural approach of the
in biological, biomedical or pharmaceutical scientific communities across the borders.
laboratories, as a data scientist with a focus on
biomedical applications, as a secondary school CAREERS: managers, teachers or researchers
teacher, or for further studies at PhD level. in the pharmaceutical industry, health agencies,
universities and hospitals at international level or
misb.uni.lu further studies at PhD level.
misb@uni.lu
mbiomed.uni.lu
mbiomed@uni.lu
Life Sciences Mathematics
– –
European Master Master en Enseignement
of Small Animal Secondaire –
Veterinary Medicine Mathématiques
in collaboration with:

4 semesters | 120 ECTS


Classes in applied didactics
Classes in educational sciences and
educational sociology and psychology
4 semesters | 120 ECTS 6-week internship in a secondary school
Combination of coursework and written Compatibility with the criteria for the projected
modules reduction to 1 year of the Luxembourgish post-
Acquisition of high-level specialist graduate education
qualifications
Internationally renowned professors
TEACHING LANGUAGES:
French, English, German
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English

This programme prepares students to become


This programme provides post-graduate training highly qualified teaching professionals in the
courses for veterinarians wishing to upgrade their Luxembourg school system. Students are
knowledge in various areas of clinical veterinary enabled to deepen their knowledge in the
medicine. respective fields and develop the skills needed
for teaching in classroom settings.
CAREERS: successful completion of the
programme certifies that a veterinarian has CAREERS: prepares students for a career in
acquired an advanced level of knowledge in small teaching in secondary schools in Luxembourg, or
animal medicine. for further studies at PhD level.

esavs-master.org mse-math.uni.lu
emsavm@uni.lu mse.math@uni.lu

14-15
Mathematics Physics
– –
Master in Mathematics Master of Science in Physics

4 semesters | 120 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS


Three career-driven directions Full scope from soft matter to solid-state physics
Curricula designed in cooperation with Collaboration with industry
representatives from industry and banks Involvement in current research activities (two
Teaching team committed to highest se­mesters of research)
pedagogical quality Possibility to spend the second year either
Hands-on Luxembourg-based training and in Germa­ny or France (bi-national Master
internships with selected partners programme)

TEACHING LANGUAGE: English TEACHING LANGUAGE: English

This programme is of a high standard, the This programme enables students to acquire a
curriculum is flexible, offering students a complete solid and broad education in condensed-matter
education as mathematicians. This allows them and materials physics. The goal is to explain and
to apply for any mathematics-related position. predict the physical properties of materials, e.g.,
Furthermore, it offers an extensive specialisation semiconductors, magnetic materials and liquid
in one of three career-driven directions: financial crystals, based on their microscopic constituents.
mathematics, general mathematics and industrial While the first year of this programme consists
mathematics. of lectures, exercises and laboratory classes, the
Students can consolidate their knowledge of com­plete second year is devoted to conducting
modern mathematics in the first year and can research in one of our experimental/theoretical
deepen their understanding through optional groups.
courses. These let them familiarise with the three
CAREERS: employment opportunities in all
options available in the second year, which means
industrial sectors including the electronics,
they are in a position to make an informed choice.
automotive, aerospace and biomedical industries,
CAREERS: Mathematicians are needed in all insti- or further studies at PhD level.
tutions and companies, including public sector and
mphy.uni.lu
higher education institutions, banks, industries, etc.
mphy@uni.lu
mmath.uni.lu
mmath@uni.lu
Business and Management Business and Management
– –
Master in Master in Entrepreneurship
Accounting and Audit and Innovation

4 semesters | 120 ECTS


Includes “Formation complémentaire des
candidats réviseurs d’entreprises”
4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Fees: €5,000 for first year; €3,000 for second year
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
In partnership with the Luxembourg Chamber
of Commerce
This programme teaches in-depth knowledge
of all specialist areas relevant to accounting
and audit practice, combining scientific and TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
theoretical course content with practical
experience and expertise. Courses are divided This programme provides students with the
into blocks covering foundational theoretical knowledge and skills required to generate ideas
issues and frameworks as well as technical and and entrepreneurial solutions. The programme
practical aspects of accounting and audit. Taught balances theory and practical know-how, drawing
in small groups and an interactive setting, the on concepts and knowledge from different
programme promotes independent problem- disciplines, and integrating these concepts with
solving skills through evaluation, analysis and the experience of daily business practice. The
application of knowledge. programme is based on a two-year structure
and is divided into blocks, designed to cover
CAREERS: employment opportunities in finance,
foundational theoretical issues and frameworks
accounting, or the financial management of
as well as the technical and practical aspects of
companies. Auditor in other EU member states,
starting a new venture, whether a social business
research in the field of accounting and audit.
or corporate venture.
maa.uni.lu
CAREERS: employment opportunities in areas
fdef-maa@uni.lu
of innovation management/small business
management/start-ups/entrepreneurial contexts
or corporate contexts and the public sector.

mei.uni.lu
fdef-mei@uni.lu

16-17
Business and Management Economics and Finance
– –
Master in Logistics MSc in Finance and
and Supply Chain Economics
Management
4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Choose between four specialised tracks in the
second year
2 semesters | 60 ECTS
Fees: €24,000 for full programme (scholarships
available) TEACHING LANGUAGE: English (French optional)
Includes study period at MIT in Boston, USA
This MSc offers a foundational first
year, covering topics from statistics and
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English econometrics to corporate finance, macro- and
microeconomics and an introduction to the
This programme is offered in partnership with Luxembourg financial centre. In their second
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) year, students can choose one of four specialised
in Boston, USA. Students acquire fundamental tracks: Banking, Investment Management, Risk
knowledge in the field of logistics and supply Management and Financial Economics. Teaching
chain management. The programme includes is supported by industry professionals, in
a three-week study period at MIT. Throughout particular in trending and emerging topics in the
the academic year, students work on a Master financial sector, such as FinTech or sustainable
thesis in collaboration with an industry partner finance. In their final semester, students can
company. In addition to in-class activities, choose to complete either an internship and
students also take part in company visits to business case report, or a Master thesis.
further bridge the theory-practice divide.
CAREERS: employment opportunities in
CAREERS: prepares students for the operational banking, finance and insurance sectors,
and strategic role that logistics and supply chain financial administrations, national and European
management play in modern companies. Grad- institutions. Luxembourg’s financial centre offers
uates become supply chain champions, ready to a dynamic and international job market for
confront the challenges of a changing business graduates.
world through a global approach to and analysis of
supply chain problems. mfe.uni.lu
fdef-mfe@uni.lu
lscm.uni.lu
lcl-master@uni.lu
Economics and Finance Economics and Finance
– –
MSc in Quantitative Economics Master in Wealth
and Finance Management

4 semesters | 120 ECTS


2 semesters | 60 ECTS

TEACHING LANGUAGE: English


TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
This programme is designed to educate and train
This MSc is an advanced Master degree programme future wealth managers, combining traditional
that exposes highly talented students to finance subjects with person-, legal- and
fundamental research methods in both fields. The tax-centric subjects such as client relationship
programme prepares for careers in academia, public management, estate planning, ethics and
institutions and upscale jobs in the industry. For its international taxation.
best graduates, it is a premier route for admission
This programme was developed together with
to the University of Luxembourg’s Doctoral School
the Luxembourg financial centre and prepares
in Economics and Finance. The programme meets
students for the job market in different wealth
the highest international standards and compares
management contexts. In their second year,
to the first year of doctoral programmes at top
students either do an internship (incl. a business
universities in the US or the UK. In the second
case project report) or write a Master thesis.
semester, students have to write a Master thesis.
This programme has a strong professional
Close ties to the University’s economics and finance
orientation with teaching supported by industry
research departments ensure individual supervision
professionals.
by faculty members. Students need to have
completed 240 ECTS (usually an undergraduate CAREERS: wealth management is a line of
degree and one-year Master programme) to be business in banks, trusts, insurance companies,
eligible for this programme. foundations and family offices, offering
career opportunities, for example, in portfolio
CAREERS: academia (PhD studies), public
management, investment advisory, compliance,
institutions (e.g. central banks, research
relationships management, estate planning, tax,
institutions, statistical services, European
legal, product management and others.
institutions, national administrations) and
upscale jobs in the industry (e.g. private banks or mwm.uni.lu
insurance companies). fdef-mwm@uni.lu

mqef.uni.lu
fdef-mqef@uni.lu

18-19
Law Law
– –
Master in European Banking Master in European
and Financial Law (LL.M.) Economic and Financial
Criminal Law (LL.M.)
2 semesters | 60 ECTS
Option to specialise in collective investment 2 semesters | 60 ECTS
schemes (CIS) or investment funds law
Mandatory internship of at least eight weeks

TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French


TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French

This programme is one of the first programmes


This programme explores the fast-growing field
in this field offered in continental Europe. The
of European criminal law with special emphasis
investment funds law option in the second
on economic and financial criminal law. The
semester is a legal qualification unique in
programme consists of six modules dedicated to
Europe. This programme focuses on the study of
key aspects of European criminal law, including
three essential pillars – banking law, securities
regulation and enforcement within the EU,
and capital markets law and investment funds
European criminal law and criminal procedure,
or CIS law – in the framework of European
corporate criminal law and compliance, judicial
Union, Luxembourg and comparative law.
cooperation and EU law enforcement agencies.
The programme combines the acquisition
In the second semester, students write a Master
of theoretical concepts and their practical
thesis and participate in an internship to further
application through interactive teaching and
expand their skills by applying the acquired
case-based learning.
knowledge to real-life situations.
CAREERS: legal careers in the banking and
financial sector, the insurance sector or the fund CAREERS: in European economic and financial
industry. Employment in law firms, European criminal law in Luxembourg or abroad, for
banking and financial institutions or national example as a compliance expert, white-collar
administrations, or further studies at PhD level. crime lawyer or EU official, or further studies at
PhD level.
llm-banking.uni.lu
llm-banking@uni.lu llm-criminal.uni.lu
llm-criminal@uni.lu
Law

Master in European and
International Tax Law (LL.M.)

2 semesters | 60 ECTS
Choice between Master thesis and case study
Opportunity to apply for ATOZ Foundation
Scholarship

TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French

This programme teaches students to master


the general principles of tax law in order to be
able to work with new or unfamiliar legal rules
and to successfully recognise issues arising
in new taxing jurisdictions. Students will learn
to make use of the extensive Luxembourg tax CAREERS: employment opportunities in the
treaty network and gain first-hand exposure legal, tax and advisory sector, financial or law
to real tax issues and the jurisprudence of the firms, national administrations, European and
Court of Justice of the European Union. This international institutions or further studies at
programme puts a particular emphasis on the PhD level.
interaction of tax treaty law with domestic
tax law, as well as the effects of primary llm-tax.uni.lu
and secondary EU law on domestic tax rules. llm-tax@uni.lu

20-21
Law Law
– –
Master in European Master in European Union Law
Private Law (LL.M.) and Litigation (LL.M.)

2 semesters | 60 ECTS
2 semesters | 60 ECTS
Mandatory internship of up to three months
Mandatory internship of at least eight weeks
Opportunity to participate in the “Clinique
du Droit”

TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French


TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French
This programme is designed to equip students
with in-depth knowledge and experience of
This programme teaches students about
substantive, institutional and procedural law of
European integration and the interaction
the European Union. Based on a method of active
between EU law and national legal systems as
learning, the programme covers a wide spectrum
well as discussing areas of private law that have
of EU law, European constitutional, administrative
been deeply Europeanised (company, labour,
and regulatory law, and specific matters of EU
intellectual property, banking and financial
law, such as employment, immigration or external
law). The programme also explores legal areas
relations. The programme also covers procedural
where the influence of European law is indirect
rules and remedies as well as the role of national
but vivid (contract and tort law, law of family
and international judges in relation to the Court of
and persons, procedural law). The programme
Justice of the European Union.
mixes theoretical and practical approaches,
hosting monthly workshops, the clinical teaching CAREERS: employment opportunities at the
programme “Clinique du Droit” and a mandatory European institutions, national administrations,
internship. law firms and the private sector, or further
studies at PhD level.
CAREERS: employment opportunities in national
administrations, the European institutions, llm-contentieux.uni.lu
law firms, the judiciary, banks and financial llm-contentieux@uni.lu
institutions, or as notaries. Further studies at
PhD level.

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Law

Master in Space,
Communication and
Media Law (LL.M.)

2 semesters | 60 ECTS

TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French

This programme combines a range of courses CAREERS: employment opportunities in


on space law, international and European national regulatory agencies, ministries for
satellite communication law, media law, telecommunication and media, private companies
electronic communications and e-commerce active in the media and telecommunication
law, intellectual property law as well as data sector, law firms, international organisations
protection law. It covers these areas on dealing with space communication, development
international, European and national level. Over and aid institutions, or further studies at PhD
the course of the programme, students acquire level.
complete expertise in the regulatory aspects of
space, communication, ICT and media law within llm-space-media.uni.lu
an exciting and developing field. llm-space-media@uni.lu

Students applying into the six LL.M.


specialisations need to have completed studies
amounting to 240 ECTS (usually a bachelor and
one-year Master degree). Students with 180
ECTS (a Bachelor or equivalent undergraduate
degree) can apply into the foundational first
year of all LL.M. programmes, the Master in
European Law (M1).

22-23
Humanities Humanities
– –
Master en Études Franco- Master in European
Allemandes: Communication et Contemporary History
Coopération Transfrontalières
in collaboration with:
4 semesters | 120 ECTS
A strong focus on digital history
Conferences and guest lecturers by
international experts and European key players
4 semesters | 120 ECTS Specialisation in “European history in the long
Courses are taught at the University of Lorraine, term“ or “History of the European integration
Saarland University and the University process“
of Luxembourg
A mandatory internship in a cross-border institution
Intensive French and German language courses TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French

This programme is designed to provide students


TEACHING LANGUAGES: French, German with high-level education in European history,
covering topics such as the political and socio-
This programme trains experts in intercultural economic aspects of the European integration
communication providing them with a deep process, the construction of social and cultural
understanding of the France-Germany-Luxembourg identity throughout Europe, European migration
relationship. Courses cover a broad range of subjects and Europe’s relations with other global regions.
including the politics, economics and culture of Students learn to use digital history tools and
France and Germany, Franco-German relations and methodologies and transfer and adapt traditional
European integration, intercultural communication, narrative techniques. They develop their own
information and communication sciences, and ways of telling (hi)stories, for both academic and
cultural and media analysis. Students spend the first non-academic audiences.
year at the University of Lorraine and the second
CAREERS: employment opportunities in European
at Saarland University. During the second year,
political and cultural institutions, media and
students must choose three courses directly linked
cultural management, diplomatic services, senior
to their field of study (two in semester 3 and one in
civil service, archives and libraries. Prepares
semester 4) from a large range of Master courses
students for a teaching career in secondary
at the University of Luxembourg.
education, or further studies at PhD level.
CAREERS: employment opportunities in journalism,
mahec.uni.lu
public relations, marketing in cultural institutions
in the Saar-Lor-Lux region or European
institutions, or further studies at PhD level.

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Humanities Humanities
– –
Master in Learning and Master in Modern
Communication in Multilingual and Contemporary
and Multicultural Contexts European Philosophy
4 semesters | 120 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Multilingual classes in English, French and A high-level academic education in modern and
German with both academic and practical contemporary European philosophy
orientation A strong research focus
Master classes and an international symposium Key insights into historical developments
with renowned international experts and systematic problems of modern and
The option of internships in European contemporary European philosophy
Institutions, companies and NGOs

TEACHING LANGUAGE: English


TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French
and German, some courses are multilingual
This programme focuses on European philosophy
from Descartes to the present day and provides an
This multilingual and international programme in-depth study of European philosophy beginning
focuses on the challenges and opportunities of with classical rationalism and empiricism, moving on
multilingualism and multiculturalism in education, to Kant and German idealism and concluding with
the workplace and new media. Students develop 20th century and contemporary philosophy. Credited
in-depth knowledge of scientific research in these language courses give students the opportunity to
fields and work with a range of methodological tools improve their French and German language skills.
used for conducting independent research projects Students may choose from a wide range of interdis-
that are relevant to societal issues. The programme ciplinary course options covering the fields of history,
includes the possibility of a work placement, a sym- politics and literature.
posium abroad and lectures given by internationally
renowned external experts. Students develop their CAREERS: employment opportunities in cultural and
skills in the three languages used during the pro- political institutions, journalism and publishing, or
gramme. Courses are taught Thursdays to Saturdays further studies at PhD level.
to accommodate part-time students.
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CAREERS: employment opportunities in
education, new media analysis, diversity
management, cultural mediation, communication,
human resources, translation and journalism or
further studies at PhD level.

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Humanities Humanities
– –
Master Trinationaler Master in Literatur-,
Theaterwissenschaft Kultur- und Sprachgeschichte des
und Interkulturalität deutschsprachigen Raums
in collaboration with:

4 semesters | 120 ECTS


A programme jointly organised by the University 4 semesters | 120 ECTS
of Luxembourg and the University of Trier
A programme jointly organised by the University
A strong cooperation with national theatrical of Luxembourg, the University of Lorraine
institutions and Saarland University
An intensive practical orientation A curriculum certified by the Franco-German
University
A mandatory 8-week internship
TEACHING LANGUAGES: German, some courses
might be taught in French and/or English
TEACHING LANGUAGE: German, some
This programme is designed for students who are optional courses are taught in French
passionate about theatre, performing arts and cul-
ture. The courses cover both the theory and prac- This programme focuses on German language,
tice of theatre in its historical and contemporary literature and culture from their beginnings to the
forms. Students are introduced to the relationship present day. Students design their own curriculum
between theatre and interculturalism and deepen according to their interests by choosing from differ-
their knowledge of intercultural aesthetics, the ent courses offered at the three partner universi-
different forms and concepts of theatre, theatre ties. At the University of Luxembourg, the focus is
theory and cultural management. Students take on culture and media studies and multilingualism.
script and writing workshops led by directors and Students familiarise themselves with the different
playwrights and plan, coordinate and implement learning and research cultures of the three coun-
their own artistic projects. tries and acquire intercultural skills, which are highly
valued in today’s working environment. Depending
CAREERS: employment opportunities in the
on the number of credits acquired at each of the
theatre, cultural agencies or institutions, public
three universities, students obtain a tri-national,
relations, cultural management and organisation,
bi-national or national diploma.
project management and festival organisation,
theatre review and media relations, or further CAREERS: employment opportunities in publishing,
studies at PhD level. media and communications, cultural institutions,
library and archive work, the lifelong learning sector,
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or further studies at PhD level.

trinationaler-master-germanistik.eu
Humanities

Master
Transnational German Studies
in collaboration with:

4 semesters | 120 ECTS


Students stay at a different European university
each semester
"Employability" module including an internship
or a practice seminar and workshops with
industry professionals
Optional languages courses in Italian,
Luxembourgish and Portuguese

TEACHING LANGUAGES: German, some courses


are taught in English

This joint programme focuses on German language, The curriculum integrates a broad variety of courses
literature and culture with a specialisation in the Mid- encouraging students to continuously develop their
dle Ages and the Early-Modern period. Taught at four disciplinary and non-disciplinary skills. A mentoring
different universities including Universidade do Porto programme, which runs through all 4 semesters
(semester 1), University of Luxembourg (semester 2), provides students the opportunity to exchange with
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (semester 3) experienced industry professionals.
and Universita degli Studi di Palermo (semester 4),
the programme offers a specific pathway in Literary CAREERS: employment opportunities in cultural
Studies, which enables students to understand the institutions and cultural management, public
historical and cultural factors influencing modern relations and journalism, archives and libraries or
European society. further studies at PhD level.

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Psychology Psychology
– –
MSc in Psychology: MSc in Psychology:
Evaluation and Assessment Psychological Intervention

4 semesters | 120 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS


A strong focus on statistics A research-based study programme on applied
Development of design tests for data collection, aspects of psychological Intervention
utilising quantitative and qualitative research Courses are carried out in close collaboration
A mandatory 10-week internship in a with nationally and internationally renowned
counselling setting scholars
A mandatory 12-week internship

TEACHING LANGUAGES: French, English


TEACHING LANGUAGES: German, English

This programme provides key qualifications


specific to the assessment field. Students This programme is specially designed for
develop the statistical and methodological students who wish to deepen the knowledge
knowledge and expertise required to process and acquired during a Bachelor programme in
interpret data. They acquire advanced skills for Psychology. The programme includes advanced
implementing and applying assessment tools in theoretical, methodological and applied aspects
educational settings and for developing cognitive, of psychological intervention research as well
professional or personal profiles. Students as practical on-the-job training. Students are
are trained to become high-quality experts trained in the fields of clinical psychology, health,
in the areas of psychometrics, statistics and social and developmental psychology. The flexible
measurement and multivariate analysis methods. programme structure allows students to choose
between different modules leading to a more
CAREERS: employment opportunities in HR clinically oriented or an educationally oriented
departments, assessment centres, initial profile.
and lifelong training centres, or further studies
at PhD level. CAREERS: employment opportunities in
psychological intervention and research,
mapea.uni.lu especially in the field of clinical and educational
psychology, or further studies at PhD level.

mpi.uni.lu
Psychology Social Sciences
– –
Master in Master in
Psychotherapy Architecture

6 semesters | 120 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS


A part-time lifelong learning study programme A profiled programme in architecture, European
Fees: €2,600/semester urbanisation and globalisation
Admission requirements include 500 hours of Design studios on architectural
supervised practice in a clinical setting and urban design
A 2-month internship in an architectural
practice
TEACHING LANGUAGES:
English, French, German
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
This programme is designed for psychologists
and physicians who wish to undertake a special This programme focuses on architectural design,
training in psychotherapy that covers both the as a creative discipline and a major agent in
basic and applied aspects of psychotherapy the production of space. Students explore how
research as well as practical on-the-job training. the historical, social, political and environmental
Students develop professional skills in psycholog- effects of urbanisation and globalisation are
ical assessment, prevention and intervention. The shaping architecture. The courses cover a broad
programme is strongly research-focused with range of topics including the economic and
the main aim to teach evidence-based meth- ecological aspects of globalisation, European
ods of psychotherapy. The programme is in full urban and spatial planning, urban landscape
agreement with the guidelines of the European design within Europe and the respective
Federation of Psychological Associations (EFPA). regulatory frameworks, and the history and
theory of cultural and visual studies, as well as
CAREERS: qualification to work as a certified research methods on architecture and urbanism.
psychotherapist.
CAREERS: employment opportunities in the
map.uni.lu private sector or administrative bodies, or further
studies at PhD level.

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Social Sciences

Master in Border Studies
in collaboration with:

4 semesters | 120 ECTS


Multilingual programme taught at the University
of Luxembourg, University of Lorraine, (France),
Saarland University (Germany), University of
Kaiserslautern (Germany)
A mandatory internship
A joint diploma issued by all four partner
universities

TEACHING LANGUAGES:
English, French, German

This programme addresses the economic, CAREERS: employment opportunities in cross-


political, social and cultural issues of borders border and intercultural working settings,
and border regions in Europe and beyond and cultural agencies or institutions, media relations,
provides students with the analytical skills public administrations, cross-border cultural
required to understand the challenges of cross- management and regional marketing or further
border cooperation. Students acquire the needed studies at PhD level.
skills to play a crucial part in discussions about
national and European identities, worldwide mbs.uni.lu
mobilities, migration and cultural diversity issues. ma_border_studies@uni.lu
Students can choose either the spatial studies
track or the language and cultural studies track.
Social Sciences Social Sciences
– –
Master in Master en
European Governance Gérontologie

4 semesters | 120 ECTS 8 semesters | 120 ECTS


A strong core of teaching on European politics A part-time lifelong learning study programme
and policy A 2-week internship
A broader interdisciplinary curriculum on A Master thesis is required to complete the
European integration programme
A series of practitioner-led seminars

TEACHING LANGUAGES: French, German


TEACHING LANGUAGES:
English (French optional)
This programme is designed for professionals
working in gerontology and geriatrics who wish
This programme trains experts in European to further develop their skills. Students deepen
public policy by providing advanced-level training their knowledge and develop greater expertise in
in political science. Students gain a unique geriatrics, geropsychology and social gerontology.
insight into the processes of European decision- The courses cover topics such as health man-
making and explore the historical development agement, quality assurance, palliative care and
of European integration and the foundations of the legal, historical, socio-political and ethical as-
the EU legal system. They choose from a range pects of human ageing. Students are also trained
of policy area seminars from different sectors in research, assessment and evaluation methods
including social, economic, environmental and and given the soft skills they need to successful-
external policies of the European Union. Students ly deal with the demands of their workplace.
also develop transferable skills including data
analysis, report-writing and oral presentation skills. CAREERS: employment opportunities in senior
positions in retirement and nursing homes, in the
CAREERS: employment opportunities in the administrative and care sectors, at community
public and private sector in the area of European level and at other levels of social governance
public policy, for example in international or as a specialist and consultant in health care
consulting firms, the European institutions or provision and preventive care.
national governance bodies, or further studies at
PhD level. mpg.uni.lu

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Social Sciences Social Sciences
– –
Master in Geography Master en
and Spatial Planning Médiation

4 semesters | 120 ECTS 8 semesters | 120 ECTS


Advanced approaches in geographical analysis A part-time lifelong learning study programme
and spatial planning Taught in cooperation with Lyon 2 University
Unique combination of quantitative and and the University of Murcia
qualitative research methods A Master thesis is required to complete the
A variety of learning activities including programme
lectures, seminars, workshops and urban field
work in an international environment
TEACHING LANGUAGE: French

TEACHING LANGUAGE: English


This programme is specially designed for
professionals who wish to develop their skills in
This programme trains experts to understand mediation and conflict resolution. The first part
the complexity of the development of cities and covers general theoretical and practical aspects
regions as a reflection of global changes and local of mediation and conflict resolution, while in the
dynamics. The courses emphasise the need and second part students can specialise in one of the
opportunities for sustainable planning strategies options offered by the three partner universities.
and territorial development, especially in Europe. At the University of Luxembourg, students are
The programme provides a unique combination of prepared for a career in a management position
academic courses and practical work. Students in a mediation or social intervention agency.
learn to identify geography and planning problems Students acquire the ability to set up, manage
at different geographical scales and relate them to and monitor their own social intervention
conceptual and theoretical models. They acquire projects.
the ability to master and combine geographic
information systems, cartography and statistical CAREERS: employment opportunities in positions
tools as well as qualitative research and governance requiring mediation and conflict resolution skills
analysis methods.
mpm.uni.lu
CAREERS: employment opportunities in private
and public spatial planning bodies, mobility and
transport consultancies, urban and regional
development agencies, European and cross-
border institutions, universities and research
centres, or further studies at PhD level.

spatial.uni.lu
Social Sciences and Education Social Sciences and Education
– –
Master in Management und Master in Social Sciences
Coaching im Bildungs- and Educational Sciences
und Sozialwesen
4 semesters | 120 ECTS
6 semesters | 120 ECTS A research-based study programme with
A part-time lifelong learning study programme student participation in on-going research
projects
Courses generally take place on Friday
afternoons (some sessions on Thursday Country comparisons and site visits of
evenings or Saturday mornings) international organisations with insider views
on educational policymaking and programming
Admission requirements include three years
of work experience Seminar-based teaching with intensive
mentoring (Master thesis)

TEACHING LANGUAGES: German, French (the


TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
majority of the courses are taught in German)

This programme is designed for students with


This programme is specially designed for profes-
strong interests in theory and methods in one or
sionals working in the socio-educational sector
more of the social sciences, with key thematic
and whose responsibilities include management or
foci including social inequality and comparing
coaching tasks. The programme combines theoret-
education systems. Students are enabled to
ical knowledge in sociology, psychology, educational
understand the development of education and
science and economics with students’ professional
social policies, schooling and social services
experience. Courses cover the theoretical and em-
across time, and to compare across cases.
pirical issues of organisations, educational systems,
Students learn to analyse and solve problems by
social welfare systems, professional roles, learning
using the approaches and methodologies of a va-
and communication. The students develop leader-
riety of academic disciplines, including sociology,
ship, management and coaching skills and learn to
educational science and political science.
critical self-reflect on their work projects.
CAREERS: employment opportunities in (inter)
CAREERS: employment opportunities as head-
national educational organisations, research
teachers, teachers or tutors at primary or
institutes, or administration or further studies at
secondary schools, school inspectors, experts in
PhD level.
educational and social administration, managers
and consultants for governmental, semi-govern- masses.uni.lu
mental or non-governmental organisations and
project managers.

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Teaching and Education

Master en
Enseigement Secondaire
4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Four tracks: German Studies, Romance Studies,
Luxembourgish Studies, Mathematics (organised
by the Faculty of Science, Technology and
Communication)
A focus on issues specific to the Luxembourg
school system such as multilingualism,
multiculturalism and integration
Two practical one-week training sessions

TEACHING LANGUAGES:
French, German, English, Luxembourgish

This programme is designed to train highly


qualified teaching professionals for the
Luxembourg school system. For the literature
and language tracks, students are required to
hold a Bachelor’s degree in German Studies,
Romance Studies, Philology or Cultural Studies.
They deepen their knowledge in the respective
fields and develop the pedagogical skills
needed for teaching in classroom settings. The
programme provides students with the necessary
skills to understand and face the challenges
of teaching and learning in a multicultural and
multilingual school system.

CAREERS: prepares students for a teaching


career in secondary schools in Luxembourg, or
further studies at PhD level.

mse.uni.lu

How to discover
the University?

• The Open Day in spring allows you


to meet many actors of University
life and to inform yourself about the
studies.

• The Student Admission Office


(SEVE) at the University. All year long
this service welcomes you from 13.30 to
16.00 from Monday to Friday (without
appointment) for any questions about
the admission procedure.

• During Orientation and Information


Fairs throughout the year in
Luxembourg (during November at
Luxexpo- The Box in Kirchberg) and
in Europe (Paris, Strasbourg, Metz,
Brussels, Liège, Saarbrücken and Trier).

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University
of Luxembourg

Multilingual. Personalised. Connected.

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Studying at the University
of Luxembourg means…

Being multilingual Being well-connected
The University of Luxembourg is a multilingual in the world of work
university. Most of our programmes are bilingual As a student, you will be able to take advantage
(French-English or French-German), even of the excellent links to the financial centre,
trilingual or taught entirely in English. Campus employers, industry and public institutions
life is as multilingual and multicultural as in Luxembourg. Over 860 lecturers from the
Luxembourg itself since our students come here business world, the social and education sector,
from all over the world. and national and European institutions teach
in our three faculties. A large number of our
study programmes give you the option of a
Having an open mind work placement as a way of gaining practical
We strongly encourage student mobility and all experience.
our Bachelor students must spend one semester
abroad. The University of Luxembourg is an active
partner in the European ERASMUS+ Programme Having a unique
and has signed a series of agreements with university experience
partner universities in the United States,
The University of Luxembourg operates on a
Australia, China, Korea, Japan, Laos, Thailand,
human scale. Here, students are the top priority.
India, Uruguay, Brazil, Russia, Turkey and Canada.
Much of our teaching takes place in small
Many exchange opportunities are also on offer
classes or seminars. You will receive personal
for Master students and PhD candidates.
supervision and individual mentoring. Our
Language skills and a willingness to be open-
students are encouraged to take an active part
minded are rewarded with degree qualifications
in lectures, classroom debates and discussions.
which give our students undisputed advantages
in the global labour market.

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Our student support services

The University of Luxembourg offers a range of will give you information about the different
services to provide you with support and advice programmes available and help walk you through
throughout your time at the university. SEVE, the administrative formalities.
the Student Department (Service des Études
et de la Vie Étudiante), is there to help you
with all the administrative formalities from the …getting your career on track
moment you enrol until graduation. The University Career Centre provides counselling
services including individual consultation, skills
assessment sessions and workshops to assist
…enrolling you with your job applications. The University
organises the annual Unicareers.lu recruitment
You can enrol with the university via our website. The
fair for students and young professionals.
Admissions Department is responsible for issuing
the various administrative documents required for
enrolment: student card, certificates, etc. …learning a new language
The Language Centre offers academic and
…finding a place to live vocational courses as well as general language
courses in French, German, English and
The University of Luxembourg has 37 student
Luxembourgish for students and university staff.
halls, with a total of 1,122 rooms and studio
apartments, located mostly in Esch-sur-Alzette
and Luxembourg City, which offer students …studying in the best possible
excellent housing and a great environment to
work and meet other students.
conditions
A qualified psychologist offers counselling and
support. Sessions are confidential and free of
…helping you prepare your charge.
mobility semester
Spending an exchange semester in another
uni.lu/students
country is compulsory for all Bachelor students
at the University of Luxembourg. We also offer
exchange possibilities to Master students
and PhD candidates. Our Mobility Department

Student life at the University
of Luxembourg

Campus Sport
Student life is not just about studying
– it’s also a great opportunity to get
involved in sports. Campus Sport
organises over 20 different sports
activities run by professional coaches.

Campus Art
Art workshops are organised free
of charge for the whole university
community.

Student life
Joining a student association is a great way
to meet new people. At the University of
Luxembourg, several student associations
represent the interests of the student
community. The student lounge is the
place to meet, hang out and participate in
a variety of activities. The Office of Student
Life organises a range of different events,
in particular the Welcome Day, Garden
Party, Masquerade Party and Christmas
Party.

Espace cultures
espace cultures organises and coordinates
cultural events and activities, including the
University Choir, the University Chamber
Music Ensemble, the student theatre
group EduDrame, the dance group Dance
Cluster and a mime workshop.

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Belval Campus

Belval Campus Kirchberg Campus


Belval Campus is the University of Luxembourg’s Kirchberg Campus is right at the heart of
main site. Close to Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg City’s business district, with the
Luxembourg’s second largest city, Belval country’s international banking and financial
combines research with teaching and urban centre and all the European institutions close by.
life with leisure activities. Once home to Just a stone’s throw from the university campus
Luxembourg’s largest steelworks, this site now are the Kirchberg shopping centre, the large
features research and learning facilities, the sports and aquatic centre known as the Coque
university library and learning centre as well as and the Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art
student accommodation. The campus is located (Mudam), as well as the Philharmonie Luxembourg
at the centre of an urban district and has concert hall. All LL.M. courses are taught at the
excellent connection to public transportation. Weicker building in Kirchberg.

Limpertsberg Campus
Limpertsberg Campus is located in a residential
area close to the centre of Luxembourg City and
just a few minutes from Kirchberg, the capital's
business district.

Limpertsberg Campus Kirchberg Campus



Some key facts about Luxembourg

In the heart of Europe,

2hrs
from Paris,
Brussels and
LUXEMBOURG London

Luxembourg City
is listed as a UNESCO
World Heritage

A cosmopolitan country where people from many


Headquarters of
many European
institutions
different nationalities
live side by side

Luxembourg City is the safest city in the world


(according to a study carried out by Mercer Consultancy, March 2019)

A dynamic, competitive and open economy


with an attractive labour market

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Living in Luxembourg is a summer, the streets and terraces come alive with
people.
unique multilingual and
multicultural experience Luxembourg has an amazingly beautiful countryside.
Almost one third of the country is covered by forest
Luxembourg has three official languages and you can hike and bike your way through 600 km
and is home to over 170 nationalities. Of its of cycling routes and hiking trails. Luxembourg is a
613 894 inhabitants, over 47% come from real heaven for outdoor enthusiasts.
outside Luxembourg. The national language is
Luxembourgish; however, most people speak at Luxembourg’s rich cultural heritage includes several
least French, German or English. If you would like to castles and charming villages, as well as the historical
learn Luxembourgish, you can take classes at the districts and fortifications in the country’s capital.
university’s Language Centre. Cultural diversity is a Check out some of the the best places to
daily reality in Luxembourg. go in Luxembourg:
The fortifications of the Old City of Luxembourg and visitluxembourg.com
its ancient quarters have been part of the UNESCO
lcto.lu
Cultural World Heritage since 1994. Luxembourg
boasts a vibrant cultural and art scene and has esch.lu
a wide range of museums, theatres, art galleries atelier.lu
and music venues. There is a vibrant nightlife, kulturfabrik.lu
especially in Luxembourg City (114 000 inhabitants) rockhal.lu
and around Belval Campus. You will find chic bars rotondes.lu
alongside traditional pubs and hip cafés. In the
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Photos: Sophie Margue / Michel Brumat / David Laurent / iStock & binsfeld

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University of Luxembourg

SEVE - Student Department
(Service des études et de la vie étudiante)
Belval Campus
2, avenue de l'Université
L-4365 Esch-sur-Alzette
seve.admission@uni.lu
T +352 46 66 44-6060

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