Luxembourg is a small but prosperous European country offering a multilingual environment, high-quality education, and easy access to neighboring countries. It balances world-class academia with cultural richness, making it an appealing choice for international students.
Luxembourg City
Luxembourgish, French, German; many programs offered in English (e.g., at University of Luxembourg)
2,586 km²
640,000
Estimated monthly expenses: €800–2,200/month depending on lifestyle Breakdown examples: Shared housing/dorms: €450–700/month Luxembourg https://www.educations.com Private apartments: €600–2,200/month Study Abroad 365 https://www.educations.com Fly Homes Food & groceries: €200–400/month Study Abroad 365 Luxtoday - Luxembourg news and media Utilities + internet: €150–250/month Fly Homes Luxtoday - Luxembourg news and media Health insurance: €30–130/month Study Abroad 365 Luxtoday - Luxembourg news and media Public transport: Free across Luxembourg Luxembourg
Main public university: University of Luxembourg, serving as the country’s flagship institution for higher education and research. In addition, there are several specialized institutions and cross-border opportunities with neighbouring countries.
University of Luxembourg offers a wide portfolio of Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programmes across disciplines including law, finance, IT, engineering, and European studies.
Many programmes are bilingual (French, German, English) or fully in English, making Luxembourg highly attractive to international students.
University of Luxembourg:
– Bachelor’s fees: approx. €200 per semester.
– Master’s fees: range from €200 to €17,000 per programme depending on the field.
Private institutions may charge higher fees.
Cedies Grants and Loans by government support.
University of Luxembourg also offers merit-based scholarships and Erasmus+ funding.
Applications typically handled via the University of Luxembourg Admissions portal. Admission requirements and deadlines vary by programme.
EU/EEA/Swiss students: No visa needed. Non-EU/EEA students: Require a residence permit for studies. Application is made through the Immigration Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Immigration Information.
Housing in university accommodation: approx. €450 per month. Shared flats and private rentals also available. Luxembourg offers a multicultural environment, excellent transport links, and high quality of life. Students benefit from internships with EU institutions, banks, and global firms headquartered in the country.
Strong pathways: University of Luxembourg’s graduates are well positioned for careers in finance, law, EU institutions, and IT. Graduates may extend their stay to search for employment opportunities in Luxembourg and the wider EU.
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