About the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
The faculty’s research and teaching focuses on social, economic, political and educational issues with the common goal of contributing to an inclusive, open and resourceful society.
The activities of the Faculty are both internationally recognised and nationally relevant. It plays an essential societal role for various national partners through the training of education and social work professionals, the publication of national research reports, advising on public policy, and the research and teaching of the country’s history, culture, and language.
Facts & Figures
Strongly connected to national society
Empowering Luxembourg through professional Education
The Faculty contributes significantly to Luxembourg by providing vital professional education in various fields. It offers teacher-training programmes that equip future educators with the pedagogical and didactic skills necessary to excel in diverse classroom settings and meet the challenges of Luxembourg’s multilingual and multicultural school environment.
The Faculty also trains social workers to address complex social issues, prepare them to design and carry out prevention, counseling and support vulnerable populations effectively.
While offering specialised education for psychologist and ensuring they are well-prepared to provide critical mental health services, the Faculty also plays a crucial role in strengthening the professional workforce and supporting the wellbeing of the community.
Informing Policy with Evidence-Based research
Through research findings and the publication of reports, members of the Faculty inform policy-makers on a wide variety of subjects such as education, childhood and youth, housing, urban planning, health, inclusion, and migration. These evidence-based insights help shape policies that address the needs and challenges of the society while ensuring the sustainable development of Luxembourg.


Management team
Our Faculty is home of five Department and of the Luxembourg Centre for Educational Testing. More than 400 professionals and researchers contribute everyday to our mission.


Prof. Antoine Fischbach
Associate professor in Educational and Psychological Measurement – Vice- Dean of FHSE
People in numbers
-
88Professors
-
236PhD
-
140Staff members