Admission Criteria

Your situation

  • You want to apply for a Master’s programme
  • You are a non-EU citizen without a Luxembourg residence permit
  • You have one of the following:
    • an EU, EEA or Swiss Bachelor diploma (not recognised under the Bologna process)
    • a non-EU degree

Your criteria

  • Diploma

    You must have completed your Bachelor’s degree and hold at least a certificate of achievement in order to apply. Applicants who graduate or receive their certificate of achievement after the application deadline are not eligible for admission in that application cycle.

    You must hold a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent diploma to enroll in a Master’s program. Please note that an ND (National Diploma), HND (Higher National Diploma), BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur), or DUT (Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie) are not equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree.

  • Register of Titles (Bachelor’s Diploma Recognition)

    Your Bachelor’s degree is accepted by the University provided that it is recognised by the Ministry of Research and Higher Education at level 6 of the European Qualifications Framework. You must request the registration of your degree in the Register of Titles with the Luxembourg Ministry of Research and Higher Education.

  • Proof of Language Skills

    All applicants must demonstrate the required level of competence in all teaching languages of their chosen programme. Language requirements for each programme, based on the CEFR, are listed on the dedicated programme web page. If multiple languages are listed, this indicates that the programme is multilingual, and applicants must provide proof of competence in all listed languages, unless stated otherwise.

    Applicants who do not meet the required language level for all teaching languages before the application deadline are not eligible for admission in that application cycle.

  • Deadline

    • Please submit your application by the deadline applicable to third country (non-EU) applicants indicated on your admissions portal.

  • Residence permit

    If your application is accepted, your admission letter sent by email will outline the next steps. You will need to apply for a temporary authorisation to stay from the Ministry of Home Affairs – General Department of Immigration. Your complete file must reach the ministry by postal mail before 1 July.

    To apply for a temporary authorisation to stay, candidates must show proof of sufficient financial resources to cover living expenses and return travel costs. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs – General Department of Immigration, monthly resources must equal at least 80 % of the current social inclusion income. For 2025, the total financial resources required are at least €18,211 per academic year, or a minimum of €1,517 per month (this amount may increase if social parameters change).

    If your application is accepted, you will be required to provide an extract from your criminal record as part of the immigration procedure. We strongly recommend requesting this document from your country of residence in advance, so that it does not delay your immigration procedure. We advise requesting it no later than the beginning of April, even if you have not yet received your admission decision.

    To finalize your enrolment, you will need to present yourself at the Admission Office with your temporary authorisation to stay upon your arrival in Luxembourg, and no later than 15 November of the academic year. The final admission letter will then be issued, including the tuition fees and health insurance contributions to be paid.

  • Payment of enrolment fees

    The University of Luxembourg does not charge separate tuition fees for international students. Tuition fees for each programme are listed on the dedicated programme web page. However, international students are required to be affiliated with the Luxembourgish social security system, which will increase the total costs you need to account for.

  • If You Cannot Complete Your Enrolment

    Please note that incomplete enrolments cannot be deferred to future academic years. If you cannot finalize your enrolment, you will need to restart the admission process with a new student ID number and upload all required documents again. Your new application will be subject to the rules in force at that time, including application fees and eligibility criteria.

    Acceptance of an application for one academic year does not guarantee acceptance in future years.

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