Admissions

To apply for a programme at the University of Luxembourg, candidates must comply with the general eligibility criteria for the chosen programme type and be selected by the study programme based on the quality of their application.

The programme at a glance – 120 ECTS

Duration:

4 years / 8 sem
Teaching languages:
Admissions:

EU: Admission deadline will be communicated soon
Fees:

400€/ sem. (semester 5,6,7,8)
Format:

Part-time programme

Specific information for this programme

Required degree

The applicant must:

• hold a 180 ECTS Bachelor’s degree in educational sciences (or a comparable 180 ECTS higher education degree qualifying for teaching in fundamental school);

• be a practicing teaching professional in—or around—Luxembourg fundamental education;

• have already completed the mandatory traineeship (stage) for job starters at the Institut de formation de l’Éducation nationale (IFEN)
Language Skills

Be proficient in all three administrative languages (i.e., French, German, Luxembourgish) and have a reasonable command of English.

More information on proof of language skills
Documents

In addition to the documents required for enrolment at the University of Luxembourg, applicants must submit a curriculum vitae and a letter of motivation. These documents should cover the candidate’s academic and professional background (including continuing professional development activities), expectations of the study programme and professional objectives.

Recognition of prior experience (VAE)

Access to semester 5 (year 3) of the programme is possible via a request for recognition of prior experience for candidates with at least three years’ full-time professional experience in the field of education and pedagogy. The application will be assessed by a selection committee.

More information on recognition of prior experience

How to apply:

1.Tick the corresponding box on the online admission portal.

2. Download the form to request recognition of prior experience.

3. Fill out and sign the form.

4. Upload the form in the corresponding field in the application portal, together with relevant supporting documentation attesting to your prior experience.
Language Skills

Be proficient in all three administrative languages (i.e., French, German, Luxembourgish) and have a reasonable command of English.

More information on proof of language skills
Documents

In addition to the documents required for enrolment at the University of Luxembourg, applicants must submit a curriculum vitae and a letter of motivation. These documents should cover the candidate’s academic and professional background (including continuing professional development activities), expectations of the study programme and professional objectives.