YOUR MASTERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NAMUR WWW.UNAMUR.BE/EN YOUR WELCOME .......................................................................................................... 03 MASTERS AT WHY UNAMUR? ................................................................................................ 04 Meaningful teaching ............................................................................................ 04 THE UNIVERSITY Value-based research .......................................................................................... 04 OF NAMUR An exceptional setting ......................................................................................... 05 A rich and varied student life............................................................................... 05 ENROLLING AT UNAMUR ................................................................................ 06 Finding accommodation ...................................................................................... 07 Food and restaurant ............................................................................................. 07 Libraries................................................................................................................ 07 STUDYING AT UNAMUR.................................................................................. 08 French language courses ..................................................................................... 08 The University study programmes ....................................................................... 08 MASTERS ........................................................................................................... 09 Master in Computer Science ........................................................................ 10 Master in Economics ..................................................................................... 12 Master in Management ................................................................................ 14 Master in Business Engineering ................................................................... 16 Master in Mathematics ................................................................................. 18 Master in Physics .......................................................................................... 20 Master in Smart Rurality ............................................................................... 22 Master in Chemistry ...................................................................................... 24 Master in Biology of Organisms and Ecology ............................................... 25 Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology ............................. 26 Master in Biomedicine .................................................................................. 28 SPECIALISED MASTERS ................................................................................. 29 Specialised Master in International and Development Economics .............. 30 Specialised Master in Computer Science and Innovation ............................ 31 Specialised Master in Supporting Professionals in Education, Management, Social Work and Healthcare .................................................. 32 Fully taught in French Specialised Master in Information Technology and Communication Law.... 33 Fully taught in English Other Masters and Specialised Masters ....................................................... 34 Partially taught in French and English Can be followed entirely in English RESEARCH AND DOCTORATES ...................................................................... 35 Welcome It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the University of Namur! This aim of this brochure is to give you an overview of the Masters, Specialised Masters and Doctorates offered by UNamur, as well as information regarding university life and our facilities for international students. A detailed presentation of the programmes and services offered by our University is available on our website. UNamur is firmly committed to its humanist tradition. Excellence, free- dom, sustainability and openness are the values that guide the whole university community in its teaching, research and service missions. Please do not hesitate to talk to our teaching and other staff. Each one of them is available to help you throughout your time with us. Thank you for your interest in our university and welcome to Namur. Kind regards, Naji Habra RECTOR 3 Meaningful Value-based teaching research Human-centred and ethical The University of Namur Meaning and a focus on the human person are the guiding principles at … cultivates an interdisciplinary UNamur. In all disciplines – sciences, economics, management, computer approach science or biomedicine – you will be trained to take responsibility. The The UNamur research cluster currently consists of eleven institutes commitment of the professors and assistants to their teaching role which bring together and interweave various skills around a global is a priority for the University. You will be central to their concerns topic. This way of functioning favours transdisciplinary collaboration throughout your programme. and original approaches for research as well as for teaching. Open to the world … aims for excellence 40% of students complete an internship or take part of their course These research institutes are centres of excellence in their fields of abroad (in Europe, the USA, Japan, Brazil or elsewhere). Some also travel expertise, including Energy and the Environment, Materials, Social to developing countries for internships, study trips or immersion trips Sciences and Humanities, Life Sciences and ICT. organised by FUCID, an NGO run by the University. Language training will help turn you and all students at Namur into citizens of the world. … puts its research to practical use Research-driven UNamur is currently working on over 200 European, Belgian and Walloon projects and has partnerships with several Belgian and Research is the driver of teaching at both Master and Doctorate level. foreign companies. The whole region can benefit from its expertise From your Masters dissertation onwards, you will take part in research and state-of-the-art infrastructure. work. For your doctoral thesis, you will join a team of researchers. 4 An exceptional A rich and varied setting student life At the heart of the city University life is also a unique time for personal fulfilment through Ten minutes’ walk from the train station, next to the pedestrian zone and cultural activities, sports, festivals and social life. the high street, and overlooking the River Sambre and the Louise-Marie Namur has everything you need to express your talents and beliefs! Park, the university campus is a vibrant place and is ideally located. Each year, the Assemblée Générale des Etudiants (Students’ Union) organises a number of events, and you can become involved in a range Capital of Wallonia of different projects. Namur occupies a strategic position. Situated at the intersection of www.unamur.be/en/teaching/sports numerous rail and motorway routes, it is Wallonia’s most accessible city. www.unamur.be/en/teaching/culture www.age-namur.be The University of Namur is a specialist university founded by the Jesuits Arts in 1831. Law Economics, Social Today, the University has Sciences and Business • Over 6,520 students Administration • Of which there are around 760 international students Computer Science of 60 different nationalities Sciences • 70 study programmes including 16 Masters Medicine • 250 teaching staff and 1,000 researchers • 700 research projects with over 600 international partnerships. 5 The university’s services are here to help you with the preliminary processes. To enrol at the university if you hold a degree from a foreign university, you will need to complete the application form on the website (www.unamur.be/apps-ad- mission) between 1 February and 30 April (or 31 August in the case of students from the European Union). To prepare for your stay in Belgium, we would encourage you to find out about the administrative steps involved in obtaining a visa, clarifying your social security situation, etc. at the following website: www.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/services/ travel_to_belgium Once you have arrived, the Admissions Service will help you with the various ad- ministrative procedures. www.unamur.be/en/teaching/admission 6 Finding Food and accommodation restaurants The university has more than 500 residence units available for students: The Arsenal, the University of Namur’s canteen, offers fast, quality residences for women and for men, community/group houses and food in a pleasant atmosphere, adapted to your budget. project ‘kots’ (several private student rooms with common areas and The Arsenal takes its role in helping combat global warming seriously, facilities, where students live and work together in one residence on making good use of limited energy and water resources and promoting a common project). sustainable food production. It offers good food with a preference for The housing service can provide you with all the information you need. local, seasonal produce that is organic and economically sustainable. You can book accommodation via the ‘service des logements’ web site: www.unamur.be/en/teaching/housing www.unamur.be/en/teaching/food Accommodation in the city centre The private housing rental market is very well-developed in the city and there are many ways to find housing adapted to your needs. Four good places