Study in Luxembourg
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Luxembourg is a small landlocked country, located in western Europe. The country’s official name is the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Luxembourg had existed as an independent nation since 1890, but not many people know about this beautiful country. Luxembourg surrounded by Belgium, France and Germany.
Luxembourg is one of the least-populous countries in Europe. But it has the highest population growth rate. Immigrants and foreigners account for almost half the population of Luxembourg. And Portugal leads the foreign population of Luxembourg. The capital of Luxembourg is by the same name of Luxembourg City. And it is the first city in Europe to be named the “European Capital of Culture” twice. European Capital of Culture is a city designated by the European Union for one calendar year in which the city organizes cultural events to showcase strong pan-European culture.
Studying In Luxembourg
there are a diverse selection of higher education institutions in the country, and the cultural and social environment will make you enjoy your student life to the fullest. The University of Luxembourg, globally renowned for being multilingual, international and research-driven, welcomes many national and international students. Furthermore, a range of private and international universities offer a wide choice of diplomas and programs for every need.
Reasons To Study In Luxembourg
With a modern society, Luxembourg is multilingual and multicultural. The country’s long and interesting history has lead to it having a mix of Dutch, German and French cultures. The invasion of Luxembourg during World War II lead to them being a founding member of the European Union, and the country continues to be an active member of the EU, as well as the United Nations and NATO, among other organisations. Luxembourg’s culture, people and languages are all highly connected to its neighbouring countries
General Requirements To Study In Luxembourg
1- Valid passport
2- A short CV
3- Your school certificates and diplomas
4- Evidence of proficiency in the language in which you wish to study
5- Confirmation of having funds for studying and living in Luxembourg
6- Health insurance
General Requirments to Apply For The Luxembourg Student Visa
An international student who wants to pursue an educational course in Luxembourg for more than 90 days will have to obtain a student visa. It is a long-term visa that is granted to those students who have already been accepted for admission by a recognized higher educational institute in Luxembourg.
The student visa is applicable for the purpose of studying, training in doctoral programs or carrying out research.
A foreign student who wants to study in Luxembourg must apply for and obtain the student visa before he or she arrives in the country.
To be eligible for Luxembourg student visa you must fulfil the following conditions:
1- You must provide proof of being enrolled as a full-time student in one of Luxembourg’s institutions for higher education
2- You must provide proof of full payment of tuition fee for the course
3- You must have a passport with a validity that extends the duration of the visa you are applying for by at least 6 months
4- Your passport must have at least two blank pages
5- You must have a copy of your completed and signed a visa application form
6- You must provide proof of your financial ability so as to support yourself monetarily during the course of your study in Luxembourg and for your return transportation
Accommodation
One of the biggest challenges for students is finding suitable accommodation. It doesn’t matter if you prefer to live in student halls, shared flats or private accommodation, in Luxembourg different options are available Choosing the right accommodation is one of the most important decisions for students to make, as the rent is a major part of the budget. That is why the universities and the Luxembourgish authorities make considerable efforts to set up a range of attractive and affordable accommodation offers that meet the needs of every type of student.
Accommodation provided by the University
If you are a student at the University of Luxembourg, you have the possibility to reside in one of the student halls or shared student flats. The university currently has a range of 36 halls located in the centre and in the south of the country. The offer is expanding constantly to be able to suit all the students’ needs. It is important to know that there is a limited amount of accommodation places and hall residency is not automatically granted. This is why one has to fill out the online application for accommodation as early as possible.
Other types of accommodation
Apart from student halls, students can also rent a private flat. There are a range of other private and international universities in Luxembourg. These universities also offer their students different
accommodation options. Some foreign students, as for example those attending the Miami University Dolibois European Center, can choose to live with a local host family for the time of their stay in Luxembourg. You can find further information on the sites of the respective universities
Work during studying
Working during the school holidays or the student contract (40 hours per week). To work during the school holidays, you must be under 27 years old. If you are over 27, you can only work under a conventional fixed-term contract. Work during the school holidays is limited to two months per the calendar year, only during the holidays (cf. the academic calendar).
Life after graduation
After completing their studies, third-country nationals may stay in Luxembourg to look for a job or start a business. they must then apply for a residence permit for the purposes of finding a job or setting up a business, before the expiry of their student residence permit or the end of their mobility scheme in Luxembourg. in the case where the student leaves Luxembourg at the end of their studies in the context of a mobility scheme, the student must apply for a residence permit in the first EU Member State where they started their studies.