Study in Luxembourg

A small landlocked country in western Europe, Luxembourg is a political powerhouse. Its capital is one of the three official capitals of the European Union, as well as being the seat of the European Court of Justice. International students choosing Luxembourg will have an enriching higher education experience in one of the smallest sovereign states in Europe.

Why Study in Luxembourg?

With a modern society, Luxembourg is multilingual and multicultural. The country’s long and interesting history has lead to it having a mix of Dutch, German and French cultures. The invasion of Luxembourg during World War II lead to them being a founding member of the European Union, and the country continues to be an active member of the EU, as well as the United Nations and NATO, among other organisations. Luxembourg’s culture, people and languages are all highly connected to its neighbouring countries.

About Luxembourg

Official the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Luxembourg is home to just over 602,000 people. Only just more than half of this population is made up of Luxembourgers, making the country very welcoming to international students. It is headed by the world’s only remaining grand duchy, Grand Duke Henri.

The present day Luxembourg dates back to the Congress of Vienna in 1815, when it became an independent state. Since then, the country has been under the rule of different states, including Germany during WWII.

Luxembourg is a developed country with an advanced economy and one of the world’s highest GDP per capita. The country is also renowned for being one of the safest nations in the world, making the perfect destination for any international student.

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is among the world’s smallest countries. Sandwiched between France, Belgium and Germany in an area of Western Europe known as the Low Countries, Luxembourg has an energy and influence that defies its small size.

Carved out of France and Germany in 1839, Luxembourg has three official languages: French, German and Luxembourgish. Luxembourgish is closely related to German, but isn’t close enough to be classed as a dialect. All three languages are taught and used in everyday life. In fact, all three are used at various stages of a law’s passage in the country’s parliament. English and Portuguese are also widely spoken. This means that the average Luxembourger is normally fluent in at least four languages.

Although it is one of the tiniest countries in the world, Luxembourg offers a splendidly cosmopolitan environment and a home to plenty of top-ranked universities.

Behold! A land fit for a king! Luxembourg was one of Europe's most fortified sites, and you can still admire the wondrous walls and castles to this day today. A place dominated by historical events and with an intriguing mix of Dutch, German and French cultures, Luxembourg offers international students an enriching study experience. Think of living within a giant museum, surrounded by different languages swimming in your ears on a daily basis.

Luxembourg is also one of the safest nations in the world; and, due to its multiculturalism, any foreign student can easily adapt to the vibrant and lively atmosphere of Luxembourg.

Why study in Luxembourg?

1. Public universities have low tuition rates

Okay, we should actually say "university" instead of "universities" because there is only one public higher education institution: the University of Luxembourg. Here, tuition fees range between 0 and 5,200 EUR per academic year (with one or two study programmes being the exceptions).

2. Live and grow in a multicultural environment

Luxembourg is known for its friendliness towards internationals and for an overall open culture. There are three official languages — Luxembourgish, French, German — and, depending on our interest and time, you can learn the basics or advance your level easily while studying and living here.

3. Find your place in one of the world's leading economies

After graduation, we cannot blame anyone for staying and starting a career here. The minimum salary is around 2,100 EUR per month, at least at the time of writing this text (2020).

Luxembourg is also the country with the highest GDP (gross domestic product) per capita in the entire world!

4. Visit iconic buildings and monuments

In their spare time, international students have a lot of fun exploring the most impressive local constructions, some of them many centuries old. Some of our recommendations are the Vianden Castle, the Adolphe Bridge, the National Museum, the Bourscheid Castle, the Chemin de la Corniche, the Place Guillaume II, etc.

What it is like to study in Luxembourg?

All universities are international melting-pots, with students and staff from many different countries and linguistic backgrounds. Professors are leading experts in their fields and encourage students to develop problem-solving skills.

All study programmes cover an up-to-date curriculum and many degrees include internships or practical exercises.

Most universities provide additional language courses to support your studies and complement your language skills.

What to study in Luxembourg?

Luxembourg’s universities provide Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degrees in numerous subject areas such as Medicine, Law, Languages, Psychology, Education, Economics, Computer Science, or Social Sciences.

Here are some of the most popular study options in Luxembourg:

Masters in European Law in Luxembourg 

Masters in Finance in Luxembourg 

Where to study in Luxembourg?

A big portion of the country’s universities are in Luxembourg city, the country’s capital. In Luxembourg city, you can admire several cultural sites, have dinner in fancy restaurants, and have fun in plenty of bars and clubs.

Which universities to attend in Luxembourg?

Luxembourg is home to 2 universities, 2 business schools, and one institution dedicated to Public Administration studies.

Top universities in Luxembourg:

University of Luxembourg 

European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) 

Luxembourg School of Business

How to apply

For all universities in Luxembourg, you can simply apply online by submitting the application form along with all requested application documents.

Carefully check all the required application documents and make sure they are all translated into English. For instance, an internationally-recognised Bachelor's degree or equivalent is the main requirement when enrolling for a Master’s degree at a university in Luxembourg.

Make sure to know what the language requirements are, and whether you need to prove skills in English before enrolling in a degree programme.

Show how you performed as a student, and be sure to know what your Grade Point Average (GPA) was during your studies.

To help your chances of going to Luxembourg, be sure to apply to more than one university!

Make sure you qualify for a Luxembourg university

Take Preparation Courses

These kinds of courses enable degree-seeking students to get an extra educational boost just before they start their Master’s degree or other post-graduate degree programmes.

Try a pre-M.B.A., pre-Law, or pre-Medicine programme, as well as any other foundation or preparation courses that will allow you to study in the degree programme of your choice.

Improve your English through an English-language prep course

If you’re attending a degree programme in Luxembourg, you will sometimes need to prove that your language skills are good enough to participate in the classes and understand the lectures. Preparation courses will also prepare you for any of the English-language tests that universities require.

English-language tests

There are over 100 English-taught programmes in Luxembourg.

Universities in Luxembourg will want to see proof that you have good English-language skills, so that you can easily succeed in their courses. Almost all Luxembourg universities accept these official English exams:

IELTS

TOEFL

C1 Advanced