Erasmus guide University of Luxembourg
Courses, housing, visa, campus life and exchange basics for studying at University of Luxembourg in Esch-sur-Alzette / Belval, Luxembourg.
Country
LuxembourgTuition
EUR 0 / year
International
57% international students; students and professors from 148 countries according to Uni.lu.
Study abroad at University of Luxembourg: overview
Study abroad at University of Luxembourg is attractive for international mix, public tuition logic and the Belval campus, but success depends on courses, language, insurance and housing. For exchange, Uni.lu should be planned as a multi-campus university, not a single address.
Enrollment
7,200+ students according to Uni.lu Facts & Figures.
International Mix
57% international students; students and professors from 148 countries according to Uni.lu.
Why students choose it
Belval campus in Esch-sur-Alzette as the main anchor, with academic presence in Kirchberg, Limpertsberg and the Weicker Building in Luxembourg City.
Language of instruction: English, French
Exchange & application at University of Luxembourg
Start with nomination, application, Learning Agreement, insurance and arrival documents. Do not treat courses as final until confirmed.
✅Requirements
The critical part is making the teaching language, seats, prerequisites and Learning Agreement fit before arrival. Do not assume every course visible online is available for exchange.
📨Nomination Process
The home university nominates first; the host application follows.
🧭Orientation Week
Events hub: https://www.uni.lu/life-en/student-services/
🗓️Deadlines by intake
| Intake | Nomination deadline | Application deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Semester Or Full Year | 15 April-1 May depending on citizenship/partner portal; Uni.lu requires online nomination by the home university. | 15 May for winter semester or full academic year. |
| Summer Semester | 15 October for summer semester. | 1 November for summer semester. |
Arrival Checklist
- Upload or bring valid health-insurance proof
- Confirm courses and Learning Agreement with the coordinator
- Activate IT, library and campus services
- Test Belval/Kirchberg/Limpertsberg routes if classes are mixed
- Join ESN, clubs or welcome events before social groups harden
Academics & courses at University of Luxembourg
Academics at University of Luxembourg means checking ECTS, teaching language, seats and exams before the Learning Agreement is final. Academic fit is the difference between an excellent international semester and an impossible timetable.
📝Course Registration
Course choice is handled by faculty and agreement: check catalogue, teaching language, seats, prerequisites and timetable compatibility before locking the Learning Agreement. Uni.lu recommends being able to follow lectures and exams in the teaching language, normally at B2 level, so the semester is not academically impossible.
🎓Credit System
Uni.lu uses ECTS. For exchange, the exact credit load must be agreed with the home university; do not mix full-degree logic with mobility, because recognition rules depend on agreement, faculty and programme.
💯Grading System
Grades are converted at home, not by guesswork. Ask your coordinator which scale applies and keep syllabi, credits, assessment methods and the transcript so recognition is defensible after return.
✍️Exam Culture
Assessment can combine written exams, essays, projects, presentations, labs or attendance depending on faculty. In Belval/Kirchberg, check exams and submissions before booking flights because the academic calendar can extend beyond the last class.
📚Library Access
After enrolment, plan library, digital resources, study rooms and IT access. Belval concentrates much of campus life, but if you have classes in Kirchberg or Limpertsberg you need a real train/tram routine between buildings.
Tuition & fees at University of Luxembourg
Separate exchange, local fees, housing and full-degree tuition. Exchange tuition is not the same thing as an international degree fee.
| Student Type | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| EXCHANGE | EUR 0 host tuition where a valid exchange agreement applies; housing, insurance and local costs still apply. | Exchange agreement logic is separate from full-degree tuition. |
| Full degree - international | Many official programme brochures list EUR 200-400/semester; specialised programmes can be higher, for example EUR 2,000/semester or EUR 4,500/year in Uni.lu brochures. | Fees depend on programme, semester and faculty; always check the specific programme page. |
| Local/regional student | Same programme-by-programme logic: many public Bachelor/Master brochures list EUR 200-400/semester, with exceptions by programme. | Do not apply this range to exchange mobility; exchange depends on the agreement. |
EUR 0 host tuition where a valid exchange agreement applies; housing, insurance and local costs still apply.
Exchange agreement logic is separate from full-degree tuition.
Many official programme brochures list EUR 200-400/semester; specialised programmes can be higher, for example EUR 2,000/semester or EUR 4,500/year in Uni.lu brochures.
Fees depend on programme, semester and faculty; always check the specific programme page.
Same programme-by-programme logic: many public Bachelor/Master brochures list EUR 200-400/semester, with exceptions by programme.
Do not apply this range to exchange mobility; exchange depends on the agreement.
Fees change annually — verify current rates on the official exchange office page
Student housing at University of Luxembourg
Housing for University of Luxembourg should run alongside the application. Compare residence, private rooms and transport.
University of Luxembourg offers official housing
Apply early.
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Find housing in Esch-sur-Alzette / Belval
Official contacts, student residences, private platforms, tips & red flags.
Insurance & campus support at University of Luxembourg
Insurance and campus support at University of Luxembourg are not side notes: EHIC or equivalent proof, SEVE, Student Services, housing and wellbeing should be activated in week one. Poor insurance paperwork can slow enrolment.
🛡️Mandatory Insurance
Yes. To finalise enrolment, Uni.lu requires valid health-insurance proof for the study period. Arriving without EHIC, affiliation or clear private insurance can block admin more than a missing course.
🇪🇺EHIC Accepted
For EU/EEA/Swiss students, the EHIC can work if it is valid and covers the semester. If you do not have a valid EHIC, prepare affiliation proof or private insurance with exact coverage dates.
🏥Campus Clinic
Uni.lu should not be treated as a single campus clinic. Use local doctors/services for ordinary healthcare and Student Services/SEVE for guidance; emergencies in Luxembourg use 112.
🧠Mental Health
Student Services includes wellbeing and mental-health support, inclusion/disability guidance and student orientation. Contact them early if you need adjustments, psychological support or help navigating local services.
EHIC / European public insurance
Usually no extra fee if already covered
Works only if it covers the full period and your personal status.
Local affiliation or equivalent proof
Depends on status
Useful if you are resident, partly employed or not covered by EHIC.
Private student or travel insurance
Variable
Common backup for non-EU students or for gaps before affiliation.
Campus services
Student Department / SEVE
Admissions, enrolment, student services and administrative orientation; first stop if insurance proof, documents or access do not fit.
Mobility / Incoming exchange
Nomination, application, Learning Agreement, arrival documents and mobility calendar.
Accommodation Office
Uni.lu residences and housing guidance; apply early because a room is not guaranteed.
Library, IT and study spaces
Library access, digital resources, study rooms and IT support after enrolment.
Wellbeing, inclusion and career
Mental-health support, inclusion/disability guidance, student life and Career Centre support for internships or first work experience.
Student life at University of Luxembourg
Student life at University of Luxembourg is built through ESN, clubs, Student Lounge, Belval and free routes to Luxembourg City. It works best through repeated routines rather than waiting for the city to do all the work.
Student Clubs
- ESN Luxembourg - Fastest route for exchange events and first connections beyond your class.
- Student associations and clubs - Official Uni.lu clubs for recurring academic, cultural and social activity.
- Student Lounge / campus life - Belval and campus spaces so you are not dependent only on private chats.
Buddy Program
Use welcome events, ESN and Student Services as the landing system. If your faculty offers a buddy or mentor route, join early because groups close quickly after arrival.
Sports & Recreation
- University sport and wellbeing - Combine sport, campus routines and mental health; check the active offer when you arrive.
- Belval/Esch outdoor resets - Rockhal, Gaalgebierg, Minett and local routes help the campus feel less small.
Public Groups & Communities
Your First 2 Weeks
- Attend welcome/orientation and confirm enrolment is active.
- Lock the Learning Agreement and check every teaching language.
- Validate health insurance, IT access, library access and campus services.
- Test the real route between housing, Belval, Kirchberg or Limpertsberg.
- Join ESN or clubs before your social life depends only on flatmates.
Key exchange dates at University of Luxembourg
Key dates are nomination, application, course choice, housing, arrival, orientation and exams. Put them in one calendar.
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Winter/full-year nomination
15 April-1 May
Home university nominates online through the Partner Portal.
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2
Winter student application
15 May
Upload transcript, Learning Agreement, language proof, ID/passport and insurance.
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3
Summer nomination
15 October
Use the same online nomination route.
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4
Summer student application
1 November
If the application is not submitted in time, Uni.lu may cancel the nomination.