BS/MS Admissions in Luxembourg
When can I start my studies in Luxembourg?
✓ April deadlines for September start
✓ Rolling admissions for some programs
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What do I need to get admited?
✓ Bachelor’s: High school + IELTS 6.0
✓ Competitive programs require entrance exams
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Is IELTS mandatory for admission?
Not always! Exemptions if you:
✓ Studied in English (submit MOI letter)
✓ Are from an English-speaking country
How much does tuition cost?
🇱🇺 Luxembourg Study Costs (2025)
✓ Tuition: Public unis €400–800/year (all students) | Private €5K–20K – no EU/non-EU difference!
✓ Living Costs: Rent €600–1.5K (*apply for CAE housing aid €300+/month*) + insurance €120–150.
✓ Pro Tip: Work 15h/week (all students) – highest EU wages offset costs!
What financial support is available?
🇱🇺 Luxembourg Scholarships (2025)
✓ Top Awards: Guillaume Dupaix (€10K/year) | Govt grants (full tuition) | AFR PhD funding (€1.5K/month).
✓ EU Perks: Erasmus+ + family allowances (under 25) – includes rent aid via CAE!
✓ Pro Tip: Apply by March 31 for major awards – multilingual apps favored (FR/DE/LUX)!
Is health insurance required?
🩺 Health Insurance – Luxembourg
Non-EU students: Mandatory private insurance (€30K coverage) pre-arrival | EU students: EHIC valid but supplemental private coverage recommended.
What is the Key Advise?
🇱🇺 Luxembourg Student Success (2025)
✓ Housing Alert: Book 12+ months early – dorms €600+ (private €1K+) via Uni.lu Housing Portal.
✓ Language Hack: Learn French + German (free uni courses) – unlocks jobs & bureaucracy.
✓ Adventure Pass: €49 Luxembourg Card = free transport + museum access to Mullerthal/Moselle!
What is the cost of living?
🇱🇺 Luxembourg Student Budget (2025)
✓ Essentials: Dorms €350–600 | Private flats €800–1.8K | Food €250–350 + free nationwide transit.
✓ Extras: Health insurance €120–150 + fun €100–200 – *Lux City 40% pricier than Esch-sur-Alzette!*
✓ Savings Hack: Use Cactus supermarket deals + CAE for €300+ rent aid!
What are the work opportunities and allowed working hours?
🇱🇺 Luxembourg Work Rules (2025)
✓ EU/EEA & Non-EU: 15h/week (40h in holidays) – no permit needed if enrolled full-time!
✓ Top Jobs: Finance (€18–30/hr), EU institutions, tech – multilingual skills (FR/DE) required.
✓ Post-Grad: 9-month job-search visa → work permit (employer-sponsored) or startup visa.
What are the minimum visa requirements?
🇱🇺 Luxembourg Student Visa (2025)
✓ Essentials: Passport, admission letter, proof of funds (€860+/month), health insurance (€30K), housing contract.
✓ Extras: Visa fee (€50–100), clean criminal record, medical check – *start 4+ months early!*
✓ Pro Tip: Submit temporary residence request pre-arrival – mandatory for non-EU!
