Application for admissions

Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes

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Becoming a student at the University of Luxembourg needs some preparation. Learn how to apply and to be admitted to the University.

Choose up to 3 study programmes
First, you need to choose a study programme you want to apply for. The maximum amount of programmes you can apply to is 3.

Eligibility
Find out whether and under what conditions you can be admitted at the University of Luxembourg.

You will also have to prove proficiency in the language required by the chosen study programme. The language skills required for each programme are listed in the dedicated programme web page according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Use our eligibility checker to find out if you are eligible and if you are compliant to all the criteria.

Necessary documents

We recommend to prepare your documents neatly before starting your application. Which documents you will need depends on the study programme you wish to apply to and your background. Below a list of documents we typically require. This list is not binding and your programme of interest might require other, additional documents. When applying, the system will indicate which files you need to upload to be able to submit the application for your specific programme of interest.

All documents need to be uploaded in PDF, JPG or PNG format. Max. size per document: max. 5 MB.

Generally needed documents

for Bachelor applications

  • 1 identity photo
  • 1 copy of the identity card or passport
  • 1 copy of the certificate of health insurance dated of the current month 
  • 1 copy of the secondary school leaving certificate (please check the eligibility criteria to learn more about criteria for your specific situation)
  • 1 copy of the equivalence for secondary school leaver’s certificate that are not from Luxembourg (see Diploma recognition)
  • 1 copy of the translation of the diploma if it is in a language other than English, French or German
  • 1 copy of the detailed transcript of the secondary school leaver’s certificate
  • 1 copy of results obtained in previous semesters.
  • 1 certificate of language for all teaching languages of the programme (Learn more on what certificates we accept)

for Master applications

  • 1 identity photo
  • 1 copy of the identity card or passport
  • 1 copy of the European health insurance card (both sides); Non-EU students receive it by paying a fee at their arrival in Luxembourg
  • 1 copy of the university degree (please check the eligibility criteria to learn more about criteria for your specific situation)
  • 1 copy of the translation of the diploma if it is in a language other than English, French or German
  • 1 detailed transcript of all the grades obtained for your Bachelor’s degree
  • 1 copy of the recognition or accreditation of the highest degree earned – only if you obtained your degree from a country who is not a member state of the European Union (this document is requested after the acceptance)
  • 1 certificate of language for all teaching languages of the programme (Learn more on what certificates we accept)

in some cases we require also:

  • 1 motivation letter (explaining why you are interested in the field or course you apply for, detailing your career goals, etc).
  • 1 detailed curriculum vitae
  • The complete coordinates of two reference persons
  • 1 letter of recommendation

Go to our platform and fill in the form. You will be able to change the entered information later if needed

If you register for the first time, the system will create a temporary account. You will receive an email with a request to initialise your password. This will activate your account.

Also read our privacy notice for student admissions.

Complete the application by paying the fee and adding the required documents

  • Pay the administrative application fee if requested (50€ per application*). Payment is possible on the platform by credit card.

Successful applicants who enrol in a study programme will have the application fee deducted from their first-semester tuition. After payment, this fee cannot be refunded.

There are a few programmes and cases that are exempt from application fees

  • Upload the documents required for the chosen study programme
  • Correct the data you entered in the form if needed. Prior to the deadline, you can change your documents & form as long as you have not yet submitted the application.

* The application fee is a one-time payment per programme application. It cannot be refunded if an application is rejected. However, successful applicants who enrol in a study programme will automatically have the application fee deducted from the enrolment fee of their first semester.

Also, read our privacy notice for student admissions.

Once all elements are added and the fee is paid you can submit your application.

Each programme has its own deadline, inform yourself on your programme’s deadline for your application profile (EU or Non-EU).

No exceptions can be made for late applications.

You will receive an automatic confirmation email that your application has been submitted.

Also read our privacy notice for student admissions.

Your application will be processed within best delays. You can follow the status of your application on the platform.

What happens with my application after I submit it?

  1. The SEVE (Service des Études et de la Vie Étudiante) checks the eligibility and completeness of your application. Depending on the status of the application, the SEVE will
    • reject applications that do not meet the admission criteria
    • request missing documents from the applicant
    • forward the file to the evaluation committee of the study programme(s) concerned
  2. The SEVE transfers eligible and complete applications to the evaluation committee of the study programme concerned
  3. The SEVE will communicate their decision to you. Depending on the assessment of the selection committee, the SEVE informs you of
    1. your final admission
    2. your conditional admission
    3. the placement of your application on the waiting list
    4. your rejection
  4. Payment of enrolment fees
  5. The payment of the enrolment fee validates your definitive registration. Your student status is then official and maintained throughout the semester concerned.
  6. Payment is only possible when all criteria and conditions are met.

Also read our privacy notice for student admissions.

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