Working at the University

Practical information

The University of Luxembourg understands that a new work place may sometimes seem to be daunting, even more if employees have to relocate from another country prior the work start. This page aims to facilitate and to help settle in Luxembourg.

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Documents and administration

Our HR team will guide you through the required documents and processes as soon as the recruitment process is completed.

If you are coming from a non-EU country, dedicated HR professionals will accompany you through the work permit process.

Visit the government’s work section at Guichet.lu if you want some general information in advance.

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Schools and daycare

The international flair of Luxembourg facilitates the integration of foreign children in the Luxembourgish school system.

Education is free and multilingual. State schools in Luxembourg are open to all children. Classes are taught in Luxembourgish (pre-school), German and French (both primary school).

Private English-language international schools and daycare are in high demand in Luxembourg. The European School and international schools specifically cater for the foreign communities in Luxembourg. The University has an agreement with the European School enabling children of Uni.lu employees to enroll, however, the cost of such non-state education has to be paid by the employee. Start the enrolment process as soon as you know you will be moving to Luxembourg.

Luxembourg offers financial support for daycare costs trough childcare vouchers and subsidized daycare. Additional support may include child allowances (to support families with children) and specialized care for children with disabilities.

Housing

Luxembourg has a prosperous economy and its housing prices (purchase and rental) reflect this. To find the best offers, start looking for the future accommodation before leaving your home country. Accommodation prices may vary but public transport is free.

Rental housing in Luxembourg is most of the time unfurnished, which means you normally provide your own furnishings, including ; kitchen appliances, carpets, curtains and lights.

After moving in, the town hall (“Hôtel de Ville”), or the citizen centre (“Biergercenter” or “Bureau de la Population”) will help you to get settled in.

Free public transport expands your options of finding the right home for you.

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Luxembourg city

Current accommodation offers can be found on websites such as:

Please note: This list is not exhaustive. Estate agency fees may be charged.

In limited cases (for example, for a number of doctoral candidates), SEVE Accommodation, the University’s student accommodation service, can assign accommodations in one of the University’s housing facilities located in the centre or south of Luxembourg.

Luxembourg is at the heart of the Greater Region, making it convenient for EU citizens to reside in neighboring countries (Belgium, Germany, France) while working in Luxembourg.

The Greater Region

Consider commute times and legal implications when making this decision.

Upon arrival

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Hôtel de Ville Esch-sur-Alzette.

If you stay in Luxembourg for more than 3 months, you will need to declare your arrival to the municipal administration of your new place of residence as soon as possible within 8 days for EU citizens and within 3 days for non-EU citizens.

After moving in, the town hall (‘Hôtel de Ville’), or the citizen centre (‘Biergercenter’ or ‘Bureau de la Population’) will help you get settled in.

EURAXESS Luxembourg

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Develop your research career

EURAXESS Luxembourg provides free advice and guidance to researchers moving to or from Luxembourg to develop their research career. It helps newcomers with administrative procedures and offers practical information related to day-to-day issues such as visas, tax, social security and living in Luxembourg. EURAXESS Luxembourg is part of EURAXESS, a pan-European network with over 260 service centres located in 43 countries.

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Useful contacts

You can find more useful information for new residents in Luxembourg on the following websites:

  • Gouvernement.lu: Official portal of the government
  • Guichet.lu: Administrative portal of the country of Luxembourg (administrative news, list of administrative procedures, etc.)
  • Luxembourg Public: General information on tourism, living, studying, investing and working in Luxembourg
  • Just Arrived: Living and integrating in Luxembourg
  • Expatica: Expat guide to Luxembourg

  • Centre Commun de la Sécurité Sociale (CCSS)

    Joint Social Security Centre (CCSS)

    In charge of registering insured persons, establishing, collecting, recovering and distributing contributions, as well as collecting and processing data on behalf of the different institutions.

  • Caisse National de Santé

    National Health Fund

    In charge of managing health, maternity and long-term care insurances (reimbursement of medical expenses, payment of the maternity allowance, sickness benefit, etc.)

  • Caisse pour l’Avenir des Enfants (CAE) – Zukunftskeess

    Family Allowance Fund (CAE)

    In charge of managing family, birth and back-to-school allowances and parental leave.

  • International Dual Career Network (IDCN)

    They facilitate the professional integration of dual-career partners & spouses

  • Caisse nationale d’assurance pension (CNAP)

    National Pension Insurance Administration

Non-exhaustive list

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