University of Luxembourg – Our Master degree programmes –
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University of Luxembourg – Our Master degree programmes –
Faculty of Science, Faculty of Humanities, Technology Education and and Medicine Social Sciences
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.
interdisciplinary research 3 faculties 3 centres 3 campuses
from 6,423 125 56% students different countries international students
professors, associate professors official languages: 270 and senior lecturers 3 French, German and English
agreements signed on student + exchanges and research and 350 teaching cooperation
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Our Master degree programmes – Multilingual. Personalised. Connected. –
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MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES TEACHING LANGUAGES
COMPUTER SCIENCE Master in Information and English Computer Sciences Master in Information System English Security Management Master en Développement et French Validation du Logiciel Master in Technopreneurship English 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 BIOLOGY AND Master in Integrated English MEDICINE Systems Biology International Master of English Science in Biomedicine European Master of Small English Animal Veterinary Medicine Master in Production Animal English Health 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 Saar-Lor-Lux-Gre English/French or in Physics English/German MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES TEACHING LANGUAGES
ECONOMICS AND Master in Accounting English MANAGEMENT and Audit Master in Entrepreneurship English and Innovation Master in Logistics and English Supply Chain Management
FINANCE MSc in Finance English (French optional) Banking and Economics Investment Management Risk Management Financial Economics Sustainable Finance
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 Business 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 TEACHING LANGUAGES BEHAVIOURAL AND Master en Gérontologie French, German COGNITIVE SCIENCES MSc in Psychology: German, English Psychological Intervention Master in Psychotherapy English, French, German EDUCATION AND Master en Médiation French SOCIAL WORK MSc in Psychology: French, English Evaluation and Assessment
GEOGRAPHY AND Master in Architecture English SPATIAL PLANNING Master in Border Studies German, French, English Master in Geography English and Spatial Planning
HUMANITIES Master en Enseignement Germanistik French, German, English, Secondaire Luxembourgish Langue et littérature françaises
Langue et littératures luxembourgeoises 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 MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES TEACHING LANGUAGES
SOCIAL SCIENCES Master en Études French, English Parlementaires
Master in European English (French optional) Governance
SOCIAL SCIENCES Master in Management und German, French AND EDUCATION Coaching im Bildungs- und Sozialwesen Master in Social Sciences and English Educational Sciences
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 Biology and Medicine Biology and Medicine – – 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 Students use state-of-the-art experimental and computational facilities This programme enables students to acquire a deeper knowledge of biosciences, taking new technologies into account. This involves handling TEACHING LANGUAGE: English large amounts of data and thus bioinformatics and network analysis are essential elements in This joint international programme provides this modern education in biosciences. students with a strong multidisciplinary education in the fields of cardiovascular CAREERS: employment opportunities in and metabolic diseases, neurosciences and the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, immunology. They will have the opportunity to prepares students for a career as a researcher experience a multidisciplinary research training in biological, biomedical or pharmaceutical as well as a multicultural approach of the laboratories, as a data scientist with a focus on scientific communities across the borders. biomedical applications, as a secondary school teacher, or for further studies at PhD level. CAREERS: managers, teachers or researchers in the pharmaceutical industry, health agencies, misb.uni.lu universities and hospitals at international level or [email protected] further studies at PhD level.
mbiomed.uni.lu [email protected] Biology and Medicine Biology and Medicine – – European Master Master in Production of Small Animal Animal Health Veterinary Medicine in collaboration with: in collaboration with:
4 semesters | 120 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS Combination of coursework and written modules Collaboration with the World Veterinary Education Acquisition of high-level specialist in Production Animal Health (WVEPAH) qualifications Residential courses and distance learning Internationally renowned professors Case-oriented and problem-solving approach
TEACHING LANGUAGES: English TEACHING LANGUAGES: English
This programme provides post-graduate training The programme enables students to acquire a courses for veterinarians wishing to upgrade their deep understanding of production, management, knowledge in various areas of clinical veterinary nutrition, health, diagnostics, prevention, and medicine. treatment of diseases in today's poultry area ; to solve most of the problems in the specific areas CAREERS: successful completion of the of production animal health ; and to improve programme certifies that a veterinarian has poultry health, welfare, as well as productivity and acquired an advanced level of knowledge in small profitability. animal medicine. CAREERS: poultry senior executives esavs-master.org [email protected] mpah.uni.lu [email protected]
10-11 Computer Science Computer Science – – Master in Information Master in Information System and Computer Sciences Security Management Master en Management de la Sécurité des Systèmes d’Information 4 semesters | 120 ECTS in collaboration with: Flexible specialisation options Early involvement in research projects International cooperation agreements with universities and industries
4 semesters | 60 ECTS TEACHING LANGUAGE: English Multidisciplinary approach promoting knowledge sharing and exchange of experiences This programme enables students to acquire Participation in the Information Security deeper knowledge in computer science by Education Day (ISED) understanding its abstract and interdisciplinary Programme supported by two professional foundations, focusing on problem-solving and associations: CLUSIL and CPSI developing lifelong learning skills. Students can specialise in the following areas: adaptive TEACHING LANGUAGE: English computing, communication systems, information security, intelligent systems and reliable software This programme allows professionals to further systems in non-technical areas of existing develop their knowledge and skills to analyse, companies. interpret and provide relevant solutions in the field of information security. CAREERS: Luxembourg is a major financial centre with a growing need for highly qualified CAREERS: prepares students for the position of IT staff. Employment opportunities include the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in all public sector, local industries and public research business sectors. institutes. The programme also prepares students for further studies at PhD level. missm.uni.lu [email protected] mics.uni.lu [email protected] Computer Science – Master en Développement et Validation du Logiciel en collaboration avec :
4 semestres | 120 ECTS Double diplôme de l’Université du Luxembourg et de l’Université de Franche Comté Formation exclusivement à distance et en ligne Equipes de recherche au sein des deux universités internationalement reconnues Complémentarité des apports des deux universités: automatisation des tests, test fonctionnel, test non-fonctionnel Stage en entreprise
LANGUE D'ENSEIGNEMENT : français
Dispensé à distance et entièrement en ligne, DÉBOUCHÉS : Analyste-programmeur ce programme offre une formation innovante informatique, Analyste-testeur informatique, de haut niveau dans le domaine du test et de la Ingénieur d’étude et développement informatique, validation des logiciels. Il vise à former des cadres Ingénieur de test, Architecte d’environnement de de l’informatique capables d’appréhender la test, Ingénieur d’intégration applicative, Ingénieur conception et le développement de logiciels avec support technique ou fonctionnel, Assistant chef différents paradigmes de programmation, et de de projet informatique maîtriser les compétences liées à leur validation, mdvl.uni.lu ce qui permet d’établir un niveau de confiance [email protected] dans les éléments produits.
12-13 Computer Science Computer Science – – Master in Technopreneurship Interdisciplinary Space Master in collaboration with: in collaboration with:
4 semesters | 60 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS Technopreneurship: mastering Smart ICT, Interdisciplinary training standardisation and digital trust for enabling Problem-based learning approach next generation of ICT solutions Support from the Luxembourg Space Agency Innovative programme in Smart ICT Strong links with national stakeholders Combination of standardisation and digital trust including industry Internship
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
This programme provides solid knowledge in all This Master is extremely innovative. On one hand, aspects of the space value chain, along with it provides students with a base of knowledge space engineering expertise. This programme is on topics reflecting current issues and those at an innovative balance of business and technology the cutting edge of smart ICT, and on the other teaching and learning. From rocket science hand, it serves as a catalyst for growth in the to the management of space businesses, the ICT industry by offering practical examples and students will acquire various skills required by the case studies illustrating the use of technical Luxembourg Space industry sector and develop standardisation as a tool to give common the entrepreneurial mindset required to be technical language, build trust, and foster successful in the emerging future space industry. effectiveness in smart ICT. CAREERS: Technology Officer, Consultant emerging CAREERS: employment opportunities in the technologies, Digital strategy consultant, Smart space sector or further research at PhD level. ICT consultant, Innovation manager, Standards manager, Project manager, Head of innovation, ism.uni.lu Head of digital strategy and Technopreneur. [email protected] mtech.uni.lu [email protected] Engineering Engineering – – Master en Master of Science Développement Durable – in Civil Engineering – Filière Énergie et Environnement Megastructure Engineering with in collaboration with: Sustainable Resources
4 semesters | 120 ECTS Focus on complex projects and sustainability Collaboration with construction companies and administrations 4 semesters | 120 ECTS Possibility to spend a semester abroad at a Double degree between the University of partner university in Paris, Nancy, Metz or Luxembourg and the University of Liège Brussels Combination of technical courses, natural sciences courses and humanities-related courses TEACHING LANGUAGE: English Multidisciplinary and international approach
This programme enables students to acquire TEACHING LANGUAGES: French, English deeper knowledge in civil engineering with a specific focus on planning and constructing This programme provides students with the skills megastructures while using resources sustainably. they need to apply an environmental approach Sustainability is increasingly important and the to energy issues and play a crucial role in the well-trained modern civil engineer must be able to growing field of sustainable development. This judge and optimise civil structures and buildings programme is a dual degree programme between while taking into account shortages in construction the University of Luxembourg and the University materials and energy resources. This dual focus on of Liège (Master en Sciences et Gestion de megastructures and sustainability sets us apart l’Environnement, à finalité énergies renouvelables from other masters of civil engineering. et bâtiments durables). CAREERS: prepares students for civil engineer or CAREERS: prepares students for positions like consultant positions in the construction industry energy and environment specialists in large or public sector, or for further studies at PhD companies, civil servants and managers in level. public administrations specialising in energy and msce.uni.lu environmental issues, researchers or teachers [email protected] and energy and environment consultants. mdd.uni.lu [email protected]
14-15 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 mathematics and modern technologies needed Steimen AG to assess energy-related issues. Possibilty to get a double diploma with The course combines technical elements with Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des units from economical sciences and business Saarlandes (HTW Saar) or Umwelt-Campus administration in the aim of providing the full Birkenfeld (UCB) range of skills required for approaching technically Compulsory third semester abroad at Université de Lorraine (Nancy), HTW Saar and commercially energy-related problems. (Saarbrücken) or UCB (Birkenfeld). Other individual solutions are still possible. CAREERS: prepares students for managerial positions dealing with energy and environmental issues in the private and public sector, research TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French and teaching, energy and environmental consultancy, or further studies at PhD level. This programme enables students to acquire deeper knowledge in thermodynamics, meee.uni.lu [email protected] Engineering Mathematics – – Master of Science Master en Enseignement in Engineering – Secondaire – Sustainable Product Creation Mathématiques
4 semesters | 120 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS Combination of mechanical engineering and Classes in applied didactics mechatronic issues within sustainable product Classes in educational sciences and creation educational sociology and psychology Focus on lean and sustainable use of all 6-week internship in a secondary school resources Compatibility with the criteria for the projected Insights into electrical engineering and reduction to 1 year of the Luxembourgish post- computer networking to integrate industry 4.0 graduate education and IoT skills
TEACHING LANGUAGES: TEACHING LANGUAGE: English French, English, German
This programme enables students to acquire This programme prepares students to become a comprehensive, deep knowledge of all steps highly qualified teaching professionals in the of the product creation process, from market Luxembourg school system. Students are segment specification, product planning, enabled to deepen their knowledge in the product design and manufacturing to product respective fields and develop the skills needed usage, service and recycling. The courses for teaching in classroom settings. cover mechanical and electrical aspects. This programme perfectly balances academic CAREERS: prepares students for a career in education with industrial applicability of cutting- teaching in secondary schools in Luxembourg, or edge content for further studies at PhD level.
CAREERS: prepares students for engineer or mse-math.uni.lu consultant positions in industry, or further [email protected] studies at PhD level. msp.uni.lu [email protected]
16-17 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 in Hands-on Luxembourg-based training and Germany or France (bi-national Master programme) internships with selected partners Strong links with the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) TEACHING LANGUAGE: English TEACHING LANGUAGE: English This programme is of a high standard, the curriculum is flexible, offering students a complete This programme enables students to acquire a education as mathematicians. This allows them solid and broad education in condensed-matter to apply for any mathematics-related position. and materials physics. The goal is to explain and Furthermore, it offers an extensive specialisation predict the physical properties of materials, e.g., in one of three career-driven directions: financial semiconductors, magnetic materials and liquid mathematics, general mathematics and industrial crystals, based on their microscopic constituents. mathematics. While the first year of this programme consists Students can consolidate their knowledge of of lectures, exercises and laboratory classes, the modern mathematics in the first year and can complete second year is devoted to conducting deepen their understanding through optional research in one of our experimental/theoretical courses. These let them familiarise with the three groups. options available in the second year, which means they are in a position to make an informed choice. CAREERS: Employment opportunities in all industrial sectors including the electronics, CAREERS: Mathematicians are needed in all insti- automotive, aerospace and biomedical industries, tutions and companies, including public sector and or further studies at PhD level. higher education institutions, banks, industries, etc. mphy.uni.lu mmath.uni.lu [email protected] [email protected] Physics – Master Saar-Lor-Lux-Gre in Physics in collaboration with:
4 semesters | 120 ECTS Double diploma from University of Luxembourg and Lorraine, Saarbrücken or Grenoble Alpes Focus on condensed matter physics and materials physics at the University of Luxembourg Free language courses are a part of the programme Multicultural and multilingual aspects
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English/French or English/German
This programme is developed in partnership with the Universities of Luxembourg, Lorraine, Saarbrücken and Grenoble Alpes. It enables students to acquire a solid and broad education in physics in a multicultural and multilingual context. Students do their first year of the Master in one of the 4 universities and the second year abroad at one of the three partner universities. CAREERS: Positions in all industrial sectors (electronics, automotive, aerospace, banking, biomedical, etc.) or further studies at PhD level.
18-19 Economics and Management Economics 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 TEACHING LANGUAGE: English and audit practice, combining scientific and 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 [email protected] of innovation management/small business management/start-ups/entrepreneurial contexts or corporate contexts and the public sector.
mei.uni.lu [email protected] Economics and Management Finance Economics and Management – – Master in Logistics MSc in Finance and and Supply Chain Economics Management 4 semesters | 120 ECTS Choose between five specialised tracks in the second year 2 semesters | 60 ECTS Fees: €24,000 for full programme (scholarships TEACHING LANGUAGE: English, French optional available) Includes study period at MIT in Boston, USA This MSc offers a foundational first TEACHING LANGUAGE: English year, covering topics from statistics and 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 five specialised in Boston, USA. Students acquire fundamental tracks: Banking, Investment Management, Risk knowledge in the field of logistics and supply Management and Financial Economics, and chain management. The programme includes Sustainable Finance. Teaching is supported by a three-week study period at MIT. Throughout industry professionals, in particular in trending the academic year, students work on a Master and emerging topics in the financial sector, such thesis in collaboration with an industry partner as FinTech or sustainable finance. In their final company. In addition to in-class activities, semester, students can choose to complete students also take part in company visits to either an internship and business case report, or further bridge the theory-practice divide. a Master thesis.
CAREERS: prepares students for the operational CAREERS: employment opportunities in and strategic role that logistics and supply chain banking, finance and insurance sectors, management play in modern companies. Grad- financial administrations, national and European uates become supply chain champions, ready to institutions. Luxembourg’s financial centre offers confront the challenges of a changing business a dynamic and international job market for world through a global approach to and analysis of graduates. supply chain problems. mfe.uni.lu lscm.uni.lu [email protected] [email protected]
20-21 Finance Economics and Management Finance – – MSc in Quantitative Master in Wealth Economics and Finance Management
2 semesters | 60 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
This MSc is an advanced Master degree programme This programme is designed to educate and train that exposes highly talented students to future wealth managers, combining traditional fundamental research methods in both fields. The finance subjects with person-, legal- and programme prepares for careers in academia, public tax-centric subjects such as client relationship institutions and upscale jobs in the industry. For its management, estate planning, ethics and best graduates, it is a premier route for admission international taxation. to the University of Luxembourg’s Doctoral School This programme was developed together with in Economics and Finance. The programme meets the Luxembourg financial centre and prepares the highest international standards and compares students for the job market in different wealth to the first year of doctoral programmes at top management contexts. In their second year, universities in the US or the UK. In the second students either do an internship (incl. a business semester, students have to write a Master thesis. case project report) or write a Master thesis. Close ties to the University’s economics and finance This programme has a strong professional research departments ensure individual supervision orientation with teaching supported by industry by faculty members. Students need to have professionals. completed 240 ECTS (usually an undergraduate degree and one-year Master programme) to be CAREERS: wealth management is a line of eligible for this programme. business in banks, trusts, insurance companies, foundations and family offices, offering CAREERS: academia (PhD studies), public career opportunities, for example, in portfolio institutions (e.g. central banks, research institutions, management, investment advisory, compliance, statistical services, European institutions, national relationships management, estate planning, tax, administrations) and upscale jobs in the industry legal, product management and others. (e.g. private banks or insurance companies). mwm.uni.lu mqef.uni.lu [email protected] [email protected] 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 2 semesters | 60 ECTS Option to specialise in collective investment Mandatory internship of at least eight weeks schemes (CIS) or investment funds law Optional internship of up to twelve weeks TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French
TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French This programme explores the fast-growing field of European criminal law with special emphasis This programme is one of the first programmes on economic and financial criminal law. The in this field offered in continental Europe. The programme consists of six modules dedicated to investment funds law option in the second key aspects of European criminal law, including semester is a legal qualification unique in regulation and enforcement within the EU, Europe. This programme focuses on the study of European criminal law and criminal procedure, three essential pillars – banking law, securities corporate criminal law and compliance, judicial and capital markets law and investment funds cooperation and EU law enforcement agencies. or CIS law – in the framework of European In the second semester, students write a Master Union, Luxembourg and comparative law. thesis and participate in an internship to further The programme combines the acquisition expand their skills by applying the acquired of theoretical concepts and their practical knowledge to real-life situations. application through interactive teaching and case-based learning. CAREERS: in European economic and financial CAREERS: legal careers in the banking and criminal law in Luxembourg or abroad, for financial sector, the insurance sector or the fund example as a compliance expert, white-collar industry. Employment in law firms, European crime lawyer or EU official, or further studies at banking and financial institutions or national PhD level. administrations, or further studies at PhD level. llm-criminal.uni.lu llm-banking.uni.lu [email protected] [email protected]
22-23 Law Law – – Master in European and Master in European International Tax Law (LL.M.) Private Law (LL.M.)
2 semesters | 60 ECTS Mandatory internship of at least eight weeks Opportunity to participate in the “Clinique du Droit” 2 semesters | 60 ECTS Choice between Master thesis and practical TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French case study Opportunity to apply for ATOZ Foundation Scholarship This programme teaches students about European integration and the interaction TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French between EU law and national legal systems as well as discussing areas of private law that have been deeply Europeanised (company, labour, This programme teaches students to master the intellectual property, banking and financial law). general principles of tax law in order to be able The programme also explores legal areas where to work with new or unfamiliar legal rules and the influence of European law is indirect but vivid to successfully recognise issues arising in new (contract and tort law, law of family and persons, taxing jurisdictions. Students will learn to make procedural law). The programme mixes theoretical use of the extensive Luxembourg tax treaty and practical approaches, hosting monthly network and gain first-hand exposure to real workshops, the clinical teaching programme tax issues and the jurisprudence of the Court of “Clinique du Droit” and a mandatory internship. Justice of the European Union. This programme puts a particular emphasis on the interaction of CAREERS: employment opportunities in national tax treaty law with domestic tax law, as well as administrations, the European institutions, the effects of primary and secondary EU law on law firms, the judiciary, banks and financial domestic tax rules. institutions, or as notaries. Further studies at PhD level. CAREERS: employment opportunities in the legal, tax and advisory sector, financial or law firms, llm-private-law.uni.lu national administrations, European and international [email protected] institutions or further studies at PhD level. llm-tax.uni.lu [email protected] Law Law – – Master in Space, Master in European Union Law Communication and and Litigation (LL.M.) Media Law (LL.M.) 2 semesters | 60 ECTS Mandatory internship of at least eight weeks
TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French 2 semesters | 60 ECTS Choice between internship of at least 8 weeks or extended Master thesis This programme is designed to equip students with in-depth knowledge and experience of TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French substantive, institutional and procedural law of the European Union. Based on a method of active learning, the programme covers a wide spectrum This programme combines a range of courses of EU law, European constitutional, administrative on space law, international and European and regulatory law, and specific matters of EU satellite communication law, media law, law, such as employment, immigration or external electronic communications and e-commerce relations. The programme also covers procedural law, intellectual property law as well as data rules and remedies as well as the role of national protection law. It covers these areas on and international judges in relation to the Court of international, European and national level. Over Justice of the European Union. the course of the programme, students acquire complete expertise in the regulatory aspects of CAREERS: employment opportunities at the space, communication, ICT and media law within European institutions, national administrations, an exciting and developing field. law firms and the private sector, or further studies at PhD level. CAREERS: employment opportunities in national regulatory agencies, ministries for llm-contentieux.uni.lu telecommunication and media, private companies [email protected] active in the media and telecommunication sector, law firms, international organisations dealing with space communication, development and aid Students applying into the six LL.M. specialisations institutions, or further studies at PhD level. need to have completed studies amounting to 240 ECTS (usually a bachelor and one-year Master llm-space-media.uni.lu degree). Students with 180 ECTS (a Bachelor or [email protected] equivalent undergraduate degree) can apply into the foundational first year of all LL.M. programmes, the Master in European Law (M1).
24-25 Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences – – Master en MSc in Psychology: Gérontologie Psychological Intervention
8 semesters | 120 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS A part-time lifelong learning study programme A research-based study programme on applied A 2-week internship aspects of psychological Intervention A Master thesis is required to complete the Courses are carried out in close collaboration with nationally and internationally renowned programme scholars A mandatory 12-week internship TEACHING LANGUAGES: French, German TEACHING LANGUAGES: German, English This programme is designed for professionals working or intending to work in the senior sector This programme is specially designed for who wish to further develop their skills. Students students who wish to deepen the knowledge deepen their knowledge and develop greater acquired during a Bachelor programme in expertise in geriatrics, geropsychology and social Psychology. The programme includes advanced gerontology. The courses cover topics such as theoretical, methodological and applied aspects health management, quality assurance, palliative of psychological intervention research as well care and the demographic, legal, historical, so- as practical on-the-job training. Students are cio-political, cultural and ethical aspects of human trained in the fields of clinical psychology, health, ageing. Students are also trained in research, social and developmental psychology. The flexible assessment and evaluation methods and given programme structure allows students to choose the soft skills they need to successfully deal with between different courses leading to a more the increasing demands of their workplace. individual profile.
CAREERS: employment opportunities in senior CAREERS: employment opportunities in positions in retirement and nursing homes, in the psychological intervention and research, administrative and care sectors, in institutions especially in the field of clinical and educational providing secondary and tertiary level teaching psychology, or further studies at PhD level. on aging and senior citizens, at community level and at other levels of social governance or as a mpi.uni.lu specialist and consultant in health care provision and preventive care. mpg.uni.lu Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences Education and Social Work – – Master in Master en Psychotherapy Médiation
6 semesters | 120 ECTS 8 semesters | 120 ECTS A part-time lifelong learning study programme A part-time lifelong learning study programme Fees: €2,600/semester Taught in cooperation with Lyon 2 University Admission requirements include 500 hours of and the University of Murcia supervised practice in a clinical setting A Master thesis is required to complete the programme
TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French, German TEACHING LANGUAGE: French
This programme is designed for psychologists This programme is specially designed for and physicians who wish to undertake a special professionals who wish to develop their skills in training in psychotherapy that covers both the mediation and conflict resolution. The first part basic and applied aspects of psychotherapy covers general theoretical and practical aspects research as well as practical on-the-job training. of mediation and conflict resolution, while in the Students develop professional skills in psycholog- second part students can specialise in one of the ical assessment, prevention and intervention. The options offered by the three partner universities. programme is strongly research-focused with At the University of Luxembourg, students are the main aim to teach evidence-based meth- prepared for a career in a management position ods of psychotherapy. The programme is in full in a mediation or social intervention agency. agreement with the guidelines of the European Students acquire the ability to set up, manage Federation of Psychological Associations (EFPA). and monitor their own social intervention projects. CAREERS: qualification to work as a certified psychotherapist. CAREERS: employment opportunities in positions requiring mediation and conflict resolution skills map.uni.lu mpm.uni.lu
26-27 Education and Social Work Geography and Spatial Planning – – MSc in Psychology: Master in Evaluation and Assessment Architecture
4 semesters | 120 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS A strong focus on statistics A profiled programme in architecture, European Development of design tests for data collection, urbanisation and globalisation utilising quantitative and qualitative research Design studios on architectural A mandatory 10-week internship in a and urban design counselling setting A 2-month internship in an architectural practice
TEACHING LANGUAGES: French, English TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
This programme provides key qualifications specific to the assessment field. Students This programme focuses on architectural design, develop the statistical and methodological as a creative discipline and a major agent in knowledge and expertise required to process and the production of space. Students explore how interpret data. They acquire advanced skills for the historical, social, political and environmental implementing and applying assessment tools in effects of urbanisation and globalisation are educational settings and for developing cognitive, shaping architecture. The courses cover a broad professional or personal profiles. Students range of topics including the economic and are trained to become high-quality experts ecological aspects of globalisation, European in the areas of psychometrics, statistics and urban and spatial planning, urban landscape measurement and multivariate analysis methods. design within Europe and the respective regulatory frameworks, and the history and CAREERS: employment opportunities in HR theory of cultural and visual studies, as well as departments, assessment centres, initial research methods on architecture and urbanism. and lifelong training centres, or further studies at PhD level. CAREERS: employment opportunities in the private sector or administrative bodies, or further mapea.uni.lu studies at PhD level.
architecture.uni.lu Geography and Spatial Planning – 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: German, French, English
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 mbs.uni.lu national and European identities, worldwide [email protected] mobilities, migration and cultural diversity issues. Students can choose either the spatial studies track or the language and cultural studies track.
28-29 Geography and Spatial Planning Humanities – – Master in Geography Master en and Spatial Planning Enseigement Secondaire
4 semesters | 120 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS Advanced approaches in geographical analysis Four tracks: German Studies, Romance Studies, and spatial planning Luxembourgish Studies, Mathematics (organised by Unique combination of quantitative and the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine) qualitative research methods A focus on issues specific to the Luxembourg A variety of learning activities including school system such as multilingualism, lectures, seminars, workshops and urban field multiculturalism and integration work in an international environment Two practical one-week training sessions
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English TEACHING LANGUAGES: French, German, English, Luxembourgish
This programme trains experts to understand the complexity of the development of cities and This programme is designed to train highly regions as a reflection of global changes and local qualified teaching professionals for the dynamics. The courses emphasise the need and Luxembourg school system. For the literature opportunities for sustainable planning strategies and language tracks, students are required to and territorial development, especially in Europe. hold a Bachelor’s degree in German Studies, The programme provides a unique combination of Romance Studies, Philology or Cultural Studies. academic courses and practical work. Students They deepen their knowledge in the respective learn to identify geography and planning problems fields and develop the pedagogical skills at different geographical scales and relate them to needed for teaching in classroom settings. The conceptual and theoretical models. They acquire programme provides students with the necessary the ability to master and combine geographic skills to understand and face the challenges information systems, cartography and statistical of teaching and learning in a multicultural and tools as well as qualitative research and governance multilingual school system. analysis methods. CAREERS: prepares students for a teaching CAREERS: employment opportunities in private career in secondary schools in Luxembourg, or and public spatial planning bodies, mobility and further studies at PhD level. transport consultancies, urban and regional development agencies, European and cross- mse.uni.lu border institutions, universities and research centres, or further studies at PhD level. spatial.uni.lu Humanities – Master en Études Franco- Allemandes: Communication et Coopération Transfrontalières in collaboration with:
4 semesters | 120 ECTS Courses are taught at the University of Lorraine, Saarland University and the University of Luxembourg A mandatory internship in a cross-border institution Intensive French and German language courses A curriculum certified by the Franco-German University
TEACHING LANGUAGES: French, German students must choose three courses directly linked to their field of study (two in semester 3 and one in This programme trains experts in intercultural semester 4) from a large range of Master courses communication providing them with a deep offered at the University of Luxembourg. understanding of the France-Germany-Luxembourg relationship. Courses cover a broad range of subjects CAREERS: employment opportunities in journalism, including the politics, economics and culture of public relations, marketing in cultural institutions France and Germany, Franco-German relations and in the Saar-Lor-Lux region or European European integration, intercultural communication, institutions, or further studies at PhD level. information and communication sciences, and mpcct.uni.lu cultural and media analysis. Students spend the first year at the University of Lorraine and the second at Saarland University. During the second year,
30-31 Humanities Humanities – – Master in European Master in Learning and Contemporary History Communication in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts
4 semesters | 120 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS A strong focus on digital history Multilingual classes in English, French and Conferences and guest lecturers by German with both academic and practical international experts and European key players orientation Specialisation in “European history in the Master classes and an international symposium long term“ or “Social and political history of with renowned international experts contemporary Europe“ The option of internships in European Institutions, companies and NGOs
TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French This programme is designed to provide students and German, some courses are multilingual with high-level education in European history, covering topics such as the political and socio- This multilingual and international programme economic aspects of the European integration focuses on the challenges and opportunities of process, the construction of social and cultural multilingualism and multiculturalism in education, identity throughout Europe, European migration the workplace and new media. Students develop and Europe’s relations with other global regions. in-depth knowledge of scientific research in Students learn to use digital history tools and these fields and work with a range of method- methodologies and transfer and adapt traditional ological tools used for conducting independent narrative techniques. They develop their own research projects that are relevant to societal ways of telling (hi)stories, for both academic and issues. The programme includes the possibility of non-academic audiences. a work placement, a symposium abroad and lec- CAREERS: employment opportunities in European tures given by internationally renowned external political and cultural institutions, media and cultural management, diplomatic services, senior civil service, archives and libraries or further studies at PhD level. mahec.uni.lu Humanities – Master in Modern and Contemporary European Philosophy
4 semesters | 120 ECTS A high-level academic education in modern and contemporary European philosophy A strong research focus Key insights into historical developments and systematic problems of modern and contemporary European philosophy
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
This programme focuses on European philosophy from Descartes to the present day and provides experts. Students develop their skills in the three an in-depth study of European philosophy begin- languages used during the programme. Courses ning with classical rationalism and empiricism, are taught Thursdays to Saturdays to accommo- moving on to Kant and German idealism and date part-time students. concluding with 20th century and contem- porary philosophy. Credited language courses employment opportunities in CAREERS: give students the opportunity to improve their education, new media analysis, diversity French and German language skills. Students management, cultural mediation, communication, may choose from a wide range of interdisciplinary human resources, translation and journalism, or course options covering the fields of history, further studies at PhD level. politics and literature. multi-learn.uni.lu CAREERS: employment opportunities in cultural and political institutions, journalism and publishing, or further studies at PhD level.
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32-33 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 of Luxembourg and the University of Trier 4 semesters | 120 ECTS A strong cooperation with national theatrical institutions A programme jointly organised by the University of Luxembourg, the University of Lorraine An intensive practical orientation and Saarland University A curriculum certified by the Franco-German TEACHING LANGUAGES: German, some courses University 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, mti.uni.lu 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 lan- The curriculum integrates a broad variety of guage, literature and culture with a specialisation courses encouraging students to continuously in the Middle Ages and the Early-Modern period. develop their disciplinary and non-disciplinary Taught at four different universities including skills. A mentoring programme, which runs Universidade do Porto (semester 1), University of through all 4 semesters provides students the Luxembourg (semester 2), Johannes Guten- opportunity to exchange with experienced indus- berg-Universität Mainz (semester 3) and Uni- try professionals. versita degli Studi di Palermo (semester 4), the employment opportunities in cultural programme offers a specific pathway in Literary CAREERS: institutions and cultural management, public Studies, which enables students to understand relations and journalism, archives and libraries or the historical and cultural factors influencing further studies at PhD level. modern European society. mtg.uni.lu transnationalgermanstudies.eu
34-35 Social Sciences – Master en Études Parlementaires Master in Legislative Studies in collaboration with:
4 semesters | 120 ECTS A Joint Master degree in legislative studies An internship during semester 4 A unique collaboration with the Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie and 88 national and regional parliaments (Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe and Middle East)
TEACHING LANGUAGES: French, English
The programme provides students with an in- France), Parliaments and Internationalisation depth knowledge about contemporary legislative (Université de Babes-Bolyai, Romania), American bodies, the legislative and political decision-making legislative studies & public administration and politics processes, and the political electoral processes. The (Université Laval, Canada). The second year (MII) curriculum combines courses in political science, is taught at the University of Luxembourg and is political communication, public policies, ethics, designed to deepen the students’ understanding of sociology, law and geography. The multidisciplinary legislative studies. approach prepares students to meet the societal, ethical, cultural and economic challenges legislators CAREERS: employment in the public sector, and public institutions are facing. European and international institutions, lobbying associations and consultancies, ONGs, think- In the first year, students pursue their studies in one tanks and public affairs consultancies, scientific of the specialisations offered at the four partner and privates evaluation offices or further studies universities: legislative studies and comparative, at a PhD level. European politics (Université du Luxembourg), legislative and electoral law (Aix-Marseille Université, mep.uni.lu Social Sciences Social Sciences and Education – – Master in Master in Management und European Governance Coaching im Bildungs- und Sozialwesen
4 semesters | 120 ECTS 6 semesters | 120 ECTS A strong core of teaching on European politics A part-time lifelong learning study programme and policy Courses generally take place on Friday A broader interdisciplinary curriculum on afternoons (some sessions on Thursday European integration evenings or Saturday mornings) A series of practitioner-led seminars Admission requirements include three years of work experience
TEACHING LANGUAGES: English (French optional) TEACHING LANGUAGES: German, French (the majority of the courses are taught in German) This programme trains experts in European public policy by providing advanced-level training This programme is specially designed for profes- in political science. Students gain a unique sionals working in the socio-educational sector insight into the processes of European decision- and whose responsibilities include management or making and explore the historical development coaching tasks. The programme combines theoret- of European integration and the foundations of ical knowledge in sociology, psychology, educational the EU legal system. They choose from a range science and economics with students’ professional of policy area seminars from different sectors experience. Courses cover the theoretical and em- including social, economic, environmental and pirical issues of organisations, educational systems, external policies of the European Union. Students social welfare systems, professional roles, learning also develop transferable skills including data and communication. The students develop leader- analysis, report-writing and oral presentation skills. ship, management and coaching skills and learn to critical self-reflect on their work projects. CAREERS: employment opportunities in the public and private sector in the area of European CAREERS: employment opportunities as head- public policy, in international consulting firms, teachers, teachers or tutors at primary or the European institutions or national governance secondary schools, school inspectors, experts in bodies or further studies at PhD level. educational and social administration, managers and consultants for governmental, semi-govern- meg.uni.lu mental or non-governmental organisations and project managers.
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36-37 Social Sciences and Education – Master in Social Sciences and Educational Sciences
4 semesters | 120 ECTS A research-based study programme with student participation in on-going research projects Country comparisons and site visits of international organisations with insider views on educational policymaking and programming Seminar-based teaching with intensive mentoring (Master thesis)
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
This programme is designed for students with strong interests in theory and methods in one or more of the social sciences, with key thematic foci including social inequality and comparing education systems. Students are enabled to understand the development of education and social policies, schooling and social services across time, and to compare across cases. Students learn to analyse and solve problems by using the approaches and methodologies of a va- riety of academic disciplines, including sociology, educational science and political science.
CAREERS: employment opportunities in (inter) national educational organisations, research institutes, or administration or further studies at PhD level. masses.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. –
40-41 – 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.
42-43 – 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 conditions work and meet other students. 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 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, from Paris, Brussels and LUXEMBOURG 2hrs London
Luxembourg City is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage
A cosmopolitan country where people from many Headquarters of many European different nationalities institutions 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
46-47 Living in Luxembourg is a summer, the streets and terraces come alive with unique multilingual and people. 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 © University of Luxembourg 2020 Photos: Sophie Margue / Michel Brumat / David Laurent / iStock & binsfeld
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