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Our Master degree programmes
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University
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Our Master degree programmes
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Université
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At the University of Luxembourg, we offer over 40 Master degree programmes across a wide range of disciplines. We provide extensive support services to help our students make the most of their studies and set them on a future career path. This brochure contains a wealth of information to help you find the right programme, explore our university and get your life as a student in Luxembourg off to a good start. We look forward to welcoming you to the University of Luxembourg. uni.lu/students
The University of Luxembourg is a European research-oriented
university with a strong international and multilingual character.
Founded in 2003, the university currently counts 6,400 students.
Members of the university community come from all over the
world.
3 faculties 3 interdisciplinary
research
centres 3 campuses
from
6,400 113
students different countries
57%
international students
270 3
professors,
associate professors official languages:
and senior lecturers French, German and English
345
agreements signed on student
exchanges and research and
teaching cooperation
Updated: 01/03/2019
04-05– Studying at the University of Luxembourg means… –
Being multilingual Being well-connected
The University of Luxembourg is one of the in the world of work
few multilingual universities worldwide. Most of As a student, you will be able to take advantage
our programmes are bilingual (French-English of the excellent links with the financial centre,
or French-German), even trilingual or taught employers, industry and public institutions
entirely in English. Campus life is as multilingual in Luxembourg. Over 860 lecturers from the
and multicultural as Luxembourg itself since our business world, the social and education sector,
students come here from all over the world. and national and European institutions teach
in our three faculties. A large number of our
study programmes give you the option of a
Having an open mind work placement as a way of gaining practical
We strongly encourage student mobility and all experience.
our Bachelor students must spend one semester
abroad. The University of Luxembourg is an active
partner in the European ERASMUS+ Programme Having a unique
and has signed a series of agreements with university experience
partner universities in the United States,
The University of Luxembourg operates on
Australia, China, Korea, Japan, Laos, Thailand,
a human scale. Here, students are the top
India, Uruguay, Brazil, Russia, Turkey and Canada.
priority and everyone knows each other on
Many exchange opportunities are also on offer
campus. Much of our teaching takes place in
for Master students and PhD candidates.
small classes or in seminars. You will receive
Language skills and a willingness to be open-
personal supervision and individual mentoring.
minded are rewarded with degree qualifications
Our students are encouraged to take an active
which give our students undisputed advantages
part in lectures and in classroom debates and
in the global labour market.
discussions.
06-07Belval Campus © David Laurent / Université du Luxembourg
Belval Campus Limpertsberg Campus
Belval Campus is the University of Luxembourg’s Limpertsberg Campus is located in a residential
main site. Close to Esch-sur-Alzette, area close to the centre of Luxembourg City and
Luxembourg’s second largest city, Belval just a few minutes from Kirchberg, the capital's
combines research with teaching and urban business district.
life with leisure activities. Once home to
Luxembourg’s largest steelworks, this site now
features research and learning facilities, the Kirchberg Campus
university library and learning centre as well as Kirchberg Campus is right in the heart of
student accommodation. The campus is located Luxembourg City’s business district, with the
at the centre of an urban district and has country’s international banking and financial
excellent public transport links. centre and all the European institutions close
by. Just a stone’s throw from the university
campus are the Kirchberg shopping centre, the
large sports and aquatic centre known as the
Coque and the Grand Duke Jean Museum of
© David Laurent / Université du Luxembourg
Modern Art (Mudam), as well as the Philharmonie
Luxembourg concert hall.
© Michel Brumat
Limpertsberg Campus Kirchberg Campus
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Our student support services
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The University of Luxembourg offers a range of will give you information about the different
services to provide you with support and advice programmes available and help walk you through
throughout your time at the university. SEVE, the administrative formalities.
the Student Department (Service des Etudes
et de la Vie Etudiante), is there to help you with
all the administrative formalities from …getting your career on track
the moment you enrol until graduation. The University Career Centre provides counselling
services including individual consultation, skills
assessment sessions and workshops to assist
…enrolling you with your job applications. The university
organises the annual Unicareers.lu recruitment
You can enrol with the university via our website. The
fair for students and young professionals.
Admissions Department is responsible for issuing
the various administrative documents required for
enrolment: student card, certificates, etc. …learning a new language
The Language Centre offers academic and
…finding a place to live vocational courses as well as general language
courses in French, German, English and
The University of Luxembourg has 37 student
Luxembourgish for students and university staff.
halls, with a total of 1,122 rooms and studio
apartments, located mostly in Esch-sur-Alzette
and Luxembourg City, which offer students …studying in the best
excellent housing and a great environment to
work and meet other students.
possible conditions
A qualified psychologist offers counselling and
support. Sessions are confidential and free of
…helping you prepare your charge.
mobility semester
Spending an exchange semester in another
uni.lu/students
country is compulsory for all Bachelor students
at the University of Luxembourg. We also offer
exchange possibilities to Master students
and PhD candidates. Our Mobility Department–
Student life at the University
of Luxembourg
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Campus Sport
Student life is not just about studying – it’s also
a great opportunity to get involved in sports.
Campus Sport organises over twenty different
sports activities run by professional coaches.
Campus Art
Art workshops are organised free of charge for
the whole university community.
Student life
Joining a student association is a great way
to meet new people. At the University of
Luxembourg, several student associations
are representing the interests of the student
community. The student lounge is the place to
meet, hang out and participate in a variety of
activities. The Office of Student Life organises
a range of different events, in particular the –
Welcome Days, Garden Party, Masquerade Party Students have several
and Christmas Party. opportunities to meet with us and
discuss any questions they might
have about studying and living in
Luxembourg
Espace cultures –
espace cultures organises and coordinates cultural
• University Open Day in spring.
events and activities, including the University
Choir, the University Chamber Music Ensemble, • You will find us at the Luxembourg
the student theatre group EduDrame, the dance Student Fair and throughout the year
group Dance Cluster and a mime workshop. at different international fairs.
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Some key facts about Luxembourg
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One of the smallest countries
in the European Union
In the heart of Europe,
2hrs
LUXEMBOURG
from Paris,
Brussels and
London
The world’s only
Grand Duchy
A cosmopolitan country where people from many
Headquarters of
many European
institutions
different nationalities
live side by side
Luxembourg City is the safest city in the world
(according to a study carried out by Mercer Consultancy, 2016)
A dynamic, competitive and open economy
with an attractive labour marketréservés
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Living in Luxembourg is a Luxembourg has an amazingly beautiful
countryside. Almost one third of the country is
unique multilingual and covered by forest and you can hike and bike your
multicultural experience way through 600 km of cycling routes and hiking
Luxembourg has three official languages trails. Luxembourg is a real heaven for outdoor
and is home to over 170 nationalities. Of its enthusiasts.
576,000 inhabitants, over 46 % come from Luxembourg’s rich cultural heritage includes
outside Luxembourg. The national language is several castles and charming villages, as well as
Luxembourgish; however, most people speak at the historical districts and fortifications in the
least French, German or English. If you would like country’s capital.
to learn Luxembourgish, you can take classes
at the university’s Language Centre. Cultural Check out some of the the best places to
diversity is a daily reality in Luxembourg. go in Luxembourg:
Luxembourg boasts a vibrant cultural and visitluxembourg.com
art scene and has a wide range of museums, lcto.lu
theatres, art galleries and music venues. There esch.lu
is a vibrant nightlife, especially in Luxembourg atelier.lu
City and around Belval Campus. You will find chic kulturfabrik.lu
bars alongside traditional pubs and hip cafés. In
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the summer, the streets and terraces come alive
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with people.
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Master degree programmes
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MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES TEACHING LANGUAGES
COMPUTER SCIENCE Master in Information and English
Computer Sciences
Master en Management de English
la Sécurité des Systèmes
d’Information
Interdisciplinary Space Master English
ENGINEERING Master en Énergie et French, English
Développement Durable Environnement
Master of Science in Megastructure Engineering English
Civil Engineering with Sustainable Resources
Master of Science Sustainable Product English
in Engineering Creation
Master en Sciences Efficacité Énergétique French, English
de l’Ingénieur et Économique
LIFE SCIENCES Master in Integrated English
Systems Biology
Master of Science in English
Biomedicine
European Master of Small English
Animal Veterinary Medicine
Master in Production English
Animal Health
MATHEMATICS Master en Enseignement Mathématiques French, German, English
Secondaire
Master in Mathematics Financial Mathematics English
General Mathematics
Industrial Mathematics
PHYSICS Master of Science in Physics EnglishMASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES TEACHING LANGUAGES
BUSINESS AND Master in Accounting English
MANAGEMENT and Audit
Master in Entrepreneurship English
and Innovation
Master in Logistics and English
Supply Chain Management
ECONOMICS AND MSc in Finance English (French optional)
Banking
FINANCE and Economics
Investment Management
Risk Management
Financial Economics
MSc in Quantitative English
Economics and Finance
Master in Wealth Management English
LAW Master in European Banking English, French
and Financial Law (LL.M.)
Master in European Economic English, French
and Financial Criminal Law
(LL.M.)
Master in European and English, French
International Tax Law (LL.M.)
Master in European English, French
Private Law (LL.M.)
Master in European Union Law English, French
and Litigation (LL.M.)
Master in Space, Communication English, French
and Media Law (LL.M.)
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Master degree programmes
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MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES TEACHING LANGUAGES
HUMANITIES Master en Études Franco- French, German
Allemandes: Communication et
Coopération Transfrontalières
Master in European English, French
Contemporary History
Master in Learning and English, French, German
Communication in Multilingual
and Multicultural Contexts
Master in Modern and Contem- English
porary European Philosophy
Master Theaterwissenschaft German
und Interkulturalität
Trinationaler Master in Literatur- German
Kultur- und Sprachgeschichte
des deutschsprachigen Raums
PSYCHOLOGY MSc in Psychology: French, English
Evaluation and Assessment
MSc in Psychology: German, English
Psychological Intervention
Master in Psychotherapy English, French, German
SOCIAL SCIENCES Master in Architecture English
Master in Border Studies German, French, English
Master in European English (French optional)
Governance
Master en Gérontologie French, German
Master in Geography English
and Spatial Planning
Master en Médiation FrenchMASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES TEACHING LANGUAGES
SOCIAL SCIENCES Master in Management und German, French
AND EDUCATION Coaching im Bildungs-
und Sozialwesen
Master in Social Sciences and English
Educational Sciences
TEACHING AND Master en Enseignement Germanistik French, German, English,
EDUCATION Secondaire Luxembourgish
Langue et littérature
françaises
Langue et littératures
luxembourgeoises
Admission criteria: For certain degree programmes additional admission
Master degree programmes are open to students criteria and/or fees may apply. For further information
who hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent about all our programmes, admission criteria and fees,
(180 ECTS) in a related field. please refer to the relevant study programme pages
on our website.
Programme duration: 4 semesters / 120 ECTS
Start of the programmes: mid-September uni.lu/studies/masters
Admission fees for national and
international students: €200 / semester
16-17Computer Science Computer Science
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Master in Information Master en Management de
and Computer Sciences la Sécurité des Systèmes
d’Information
in collaboration with:
4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Flexible specialisation options
Early involvement in research projects
International cooperation agreements with
universities and industries
4 semesters | 120 ECTS
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English Multidisciplinary approach promoting
knowledge sharing and exchange of
experiences
The programme enables students to deepen Participation in the Information Security
their knowledge of computer science by Education Day (ISED)
understanding its abstract and interdisciplinary Programme supported by two professional
thinking foundations, focusing on problem solving associations: CLUSIL and CPSI
and developing lifelong learning skills. Students
can specialise in the following areas: adaptive
computing, communication systems, information TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
security, intelligent systems, network systems,
and reliable software systems. The programme allows professionals to further
develop their knowledge and skills to analyse,
CAREERS: Luxembourg is a major financial interpret and provide relevant solutions in the
centre with a growing need for highly qualified field of information security.
IT staff. Employment opportunities include the
public sector, local industries and public research CAREERS: prepares students for the position of
institutes. The programme also prepares Chief Information Security Officer in all business
students for further studies at PhD level. sectors.
mics.uni.lu mssi.uni.lu
mics@uni.lu mssi@uni.luComputer Science Engineering
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Interdisciplinary Space Master Master en
in collaboration with: Développement Durable –
Filière Énergie et Environnement
in collaboration with:
4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Interdisciplinary training
4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Problem based learning approach
Double degree between the University of
Support from the Luxembourg Space Agency Luxembourg and the University of Liège
Strong links with national stakeholders Combination of technical courses, natural
including industry sciences courses and humanities-related
courses
Multidisciplinary and international approach
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
The programme aims to generate a talent TEACHING LANGUAGES: French, English
pool of highly skilled engineers and innovative (level B1 or equivalent for both languages)
entrepreneurs who will be able to create,
shape and sustain leading commercial space The programme provides students with the skills
enterprises and play an important role in the they need to apply an environmental approach
economy of the future. to energy issues and play a crucial role in the
This Master is an innovative balance of business growing field of sustainable development. The
and technology teaching and learning. From Master en Développement Durable is a dual
rocket science to the management of space degree programme between the University of
businesses, the students will acquire various Luxembourg and the University of Liège (Master
skills required by Luxembourg Space industry in Science and Management of the Environment
sector and develop the entrepreneurial mind-set with a specialisation in Renewable Energies).
required to be successful in the emerging future
CAREERS: prepares students for positions
space industry.
including energy and environment specialists in
CAREERS: employment opportunities in the large companies, civil servants and managers in
space sector or further research at the doctoral public administrations specialising in energy and
level. environmental issues, researchers or teachers
and energy and environment consultants.
ism.uni.lu
ism@uni.lu mdd.uni.lu
mdd@uni.lu
18-19Engineering Engineering
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Master of Science Master of Science
in Civil Engineering – in Engineering –
Megastructure Engineering Sustainable Product Creation
with Sustainable
Resources 4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Individual mentoring and courses taught in
small groups
4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Combination of mechanical engineering and
Focus on complex projects and sustainability mechatronic issues within sustainable product
Collaboration with construction companies and creation
administrations Focus on lean and sustainable use of all
Possibility to spend a semester abroad at a resources
partner university in Paris, Nancy, Metz or
Brussels
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
The programme enables students to acquire
a comprehensive, deep knowledge of all steps
Students are enabled to acquire a deeper
of the product creation process, from market
knowledge of civil engineering with a specific focus
segment specification, product planning,
on planning and constructing megastructures
product design and manufacturing to product
while using resources in a sustainable way.
usage, service and recycling. The courses cover
Sustainability is increasingly important and
mechanical and electrical aspects. This Master
today's civil engineers must be able to judge
perfectly balances academic education with
and optimise civil structures and buildings while
industrial applicability of cutting-edge content.
taking into account shortages in construction
materials and energy resources. This dual focus CAREERS: prepares students for engineer or
on megastructures and sustainability sets this consultant positions in industry, or for further
programme apart from other Master degree studies at PhD level.
programmes in civil engineering.
msp.uni.lu
CAREERS: prepares students for civil engineer or msp@uni.lu
consultant positions in the construction industry
or public sector, or for further studies at PhD
level.
msce.uni.lu
msce@uni.luEngineering Life Sciences
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Master en Sciences Master in Integrated
de l’Ingénieur – Systems Biology
Efficacité Énergétique et
Économique 4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Combination of life sciences and computational
science
4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Use of the most modern technologies in
International approach to energy issues biosciences
Collaboration with the University of Lorraine, Early involvement in research projects
Siemens, Bosch, Paul Wurth and the European
Investment Bank (EIB)
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
TEACHING LANGUAGES:
French, English (level B1 for both languages) The programme enables students to acquire
a deeper knowledge of biosciences taking into
account new technologies. This involves handling
The focus on energy efficiency makes the
large amounts of data and thus bioinformatics
programme ideal for very good Bachelor of
and network analysis are essential elements in
Engineering graduates wishing to acquire deeper
this modern education in biosciences.
knowledge of thermodynamics, mathematics
and the modern technologies needed to assess
CAREERS: employment opportunities in
energy-related issues. The programme combines
the biotech and pharmaceutical industries,
technical elements with economics and business
prepares students for a career as a researcher
administration courses with the aim of providing
in biological, biomedical or pharmaceutical
students with the full range of skills required
laboratories, as a data scientist with a focus on
for approaching technically and commercially
biomedical applications, as a secondary school
energy-related issues.
teacher, or for further studies at PhD level.
CAREERS: prepares students for managerial
misb.uni.lu
positions dealing with energy and environmental
misb@uni.lu
issues in the private and public sector, research
and teaching, energy and environmental
consultancy, or further studies at PhD level.
meee.uni.lu
meee@uni.lu
20-21Life Sciences Life Sciences
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Master of Science in European Master
Biomedicine of Small Animal
Veterinary Medicine
4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Tri-national diploma with the University of 4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Strasbourg and the Johannes Gutenberg Combination of coursework and written
University Mainz modules
Multidisciplinary and multicultural approach Acquisition of high level specialist
qualifications
Internationally renowned professors
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
The joint international study programme TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
in Biomedicine will provide students with a
strong multidisciplinary education in the fields The programme provides post-graduate training
of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, courses for veterinarians wishing to upgrade their
neurosciences and immunology. They will have knowledge in various areas of clinical veterinary
the opportunity to experience a multidisciplinary medicine.
research training as well as a multicultural
approach of the scientific communities across CAREERS: successful completion of the
the borders. programme certifies that a veterinarian has
acquired an advanced level of knowledge in small
CAREERS: managers, teachers or researchers animal medicine.
in the pharmaceutical industry, health agencies,
universities and hospitals at international level. esavs-master.org
christine.valet@uni.lu
mbiomed.uni.lu
mbiomed@uni.luLife Sciences Mathematics
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Master in Production Master en Enseignement
Animal Health Secondaire –
Mathématiques
4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Collaboration with the World Veterinary 4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Education in Production Animal Health
(WVEPAH) Trilingual programme
Residential courses and distance learning Classes in educational sciences, educational
sociology and psychology
Case-oriented and problem-solving approach
Special focus on issues specific to Luxembourg
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
TEACHING LANGUAGES:
French, English, German
The programme enables students to acquire a
deep understanding of production, management,
The programme prepares students to become
nutrition, health, diagnostics, prevention, and
highly qualified teaching professionals in the
treatment of diseases in today's poultry area ; to
Luxembourg school system. The programme is
solve most of the problems in the specific areas
specially designed for students who already hold
of production animal health ; and to improve
a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. Students
poultry health, welfare, as well as productivity and
are enabled to further their knowledge in the
profitability.
respective fields and develop the skills needed
CAREERS: poultry senior executives for teaching in classroom settings.
wvepah.uni.lu CAREERS: prepares students for a career in
christine.valet@uni.lu teaching in secondary schools in Luxembourg, or
for further studies at PhD level.
mse-math.uni.lu
mse.math@uni.lu
22-23Mathematics Physics
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Master in Mathematics Master of Science in Physics
4 semesters | 120 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Three career-driven directions A comprehensive programme ranging from soft
Curricula designed in cooperation with matter to solid-state physics
representatives from industry and banks Involvement in current research activities
Teaching team committed to highest Possibility to spend the second year in either
pedagogical quality Germany or France (tri-national Master degree
programme)
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
The programme offers a high-quality, flexible
curriculum. During the first two semesters, Students are enabled to acquire a solid and
students can further develop their core modern broad education in the domain of condensed
mathematical skills and start specialising matter physics. The aim is to provide them with
via optional activities. In the third and fourth the skills needed to explain and predict the
semesters, the Master offers exclusively physical properties of materials ranging from
specialised courses. The wide variety of advanced semiconductors to cell membranes, based on
options available enables students to organise their their microscopic constituents.
studies according to their long-term career goals
CAREERS: employment opportunities in all
and to acquire 60 ECTS within one of three career-
industrial sectors including the electronics,
driven directions: financial mathematics, general
automotive, aerospace and biomedical industries,
mathematics and industrial mathematics. The
or further studies at PhD level.
Master in Mathematics is organised in cooperation
with the Master en Enseignement Secondaire
mphy.uni.lu
– Mathématiques. Changes between the two
mphy@uni.lu
Masters are possible.
CAREERS: mathematicians are needed in all
institutions and companies including public sector
institutions, banks, industries, higher education insti-
tutions, public and private research centres, consult-
ing companies, insurance and pension companies,
statistical institutes, economic institutes, IT firms,
logistics companies, and meteorological institutes.
mmath.uni.lu
mmath@uni.luBusiness and Management Business and Management
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Master in Master in Entrepreneurship
Accounting and Audit and Innovation
4 semesters | 120 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Includes “Formation complémentaire des Fees €5,000 for first year; €3,000 for second year
candidats réviseurs d’entreprises” In partnership with the Luxembourg Chamber
of Commerce
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
The Master in Accounting and Audit teaches in-
depth knowledge of all specialist areas relevant The Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
to accounting and audit practice, combining provides students with the knowledge and skills
scientific and theoretical course content with required to generate ideas and entrepreneurial
practical experience and expertise. Courses solutions. The programme balances theory
are divided into blocks covering foundational and practical know-how, drawing on concepts
theoretical issues and frameworks as well as and knowledge from different disciplines, and
technical and practical aspects of accounting integrating these concepts with the experience
and audit. Taught in small groups and an of daily business practice. The programme is
interactive setting, the programme promotes based on a two-year structure and is divided
independent problem-solving skills through into blocks, designed to cover foundational
evaluation, analysis and application of knowledge. theoretical issues and frameworks as well as the
technical and practical aspects of starting a new
CAREERS: employment opportunities in finance, venture, whether a social business or corporate
accounting, or the financial management of venture.
companies. Auditor in another EU member state,
research in the field of accounting and audit. CAREERS: employment opportunities in areas
of innovation management/small business
maa.uni.lu management/start-ups/entrepreneurial contexts
fdef-maa@uni.lu or corporate contexts and the public sector.
mei.uni.lu
fdef-mei@uni.lu
24-25Business and Management Economics and Finance
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Master in Logistics MSc in Finance and
and Supply Chain Economics
Management
4 semesters | 120 ECTS
2 semesters | 60 ECTS Choose between four specialised tracks in the
second year
Fees €24,000 for full programme (scholarships
available)
Includes study period at MIT in Boston, USA
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English (French optional)
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English The MSc in Finance and Economics offers a
foundational first year, covering topics from
The Master in Logistics and Supply Chain statistics and econometrics to corporate
Management is offered in partnership with the finance, macro- and microeconomics and an
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) introduction to the Luxembourg financial centre.
in Boston, USA. Students acquire fundamental In their second year, students can choose one
knowledge in the field of logistics and supply of four specialised tracks: Banking, Investment
chain management. The programme includes Management, Risk Management and Financial
a three-week study period at MIT. Throughout Economics. Teaching is supported by industry
the academic year, students work on a Master professionals, in particular in trending and
thesis in collaboration with an industry partner emerging topics in the financial sector, such
company. In addition to in-class activities, as FinTech or sustainable finance. In their final
students also take part in company visits to semester, students can choose to complete
further bridge the theory-practice divide. either an internship and business case report, or
a Master thesis.
CAREERS: prepares students for the operation-
al and strategic role that logistics and supply CAREERS: employment opportunities in
chain management play in modern companies. banking, finance and insurance sectors,
Graduates become supply chain champions, ready financial administrations, national and European
to confront the challenges of a changing business institutions. Luxembourg’s financial centre offers
world through a global approach to and analysis of a dynamic and international job market for
supply chain problems. graduates.
lscm.uni.lu mfe.uni.lu
lcl-master@uni.lu fdef-mfe@uni.luEconomics and Finance Economics and Finance
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MSc in Quantitative Master in Wealth
Economics and Finance Management
2 semesters | 60 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
The MSc in Quantitative Economics and Finance The Master in Wealth Management is designed
is an advanced Master’s degree programme that to educate and train future wealth managers,
exposes highly talented students to fundamental combining traditional finance subjects with
research methods in both fields. The programme person-, legal- and tax-centric subjects such as
prepares for careers in academia, public client relationship management, estate planning,
institutions, and upscale jobs in the industry. ethics and international taxation.
For its best graduates it is a premier route for The Master in Wealth Management was
admission to the University of Luxembourg’s developed together with the Luxembourg
Doctoral School in Economics and Finance. The financial centre and prepares students for the
programme meets the highest international job market in different wealth management
standards and compares to the first year of contexts. In their second year, students
doctoral programmes at top universities in the undertake either an internship (incl. a business
US or the UK. In the second semester, students case project report) or write a Master thesis. The
have to write a Master thesis. Close ties to the Master has a strong professional orientation with
University’s economics and finance research teaching supported by industry professionals.
departments ensure individual supervision
by faculty members. Students need to have CAREERS: wealth management is a line of
completed 240 ECTS (usually an undergraduate business in banks, trusts, insurance companies,
degree and one-year Master) to be eligible for foundations and family offices, offering
this programme. career opportunities, for example, in portfolio
management, investment advisory, compliance,
CAREERS: academia (PhD studies), public relationships management, estate planning, tax,
institutions (e.g. central banks, research legal, product management, and others.
institutions, statistical services, European
institutions, national administrations), and mwm.uni.lu
upscale jobs in the industry (e.g. private banks or fdef-mwm@uni.lu
insurance companies).
mqef.uni.lu
fdef-mqef@uni.lu
26-27Law Law
– –
Master in European Banking Master in European
and Financial Law (LL.M.) Economic and Financial
Criminal Law (LL.M.)
2 semesters | 60 ECTS
Option to specialise in collective investment 2 semesters | 60 ECTS
schemes (CIS) or investment funds law
Mandatory internship of at least eight weeks
TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French
TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French
The Master in European Banking and Financial
The Master in European Economic and Financial
Law is one of the premier programmes in
Criminal Law explores the fast-growing field of
this field offered in continental Europe. The
European criminal law with special emphasis
investment funds law option in the second
on economic and financial criminal law. The
semester is a legal qualification unique in
programme consists of six modules dedicated to
Europe. The Master focuses on the study of
key aspects of European criminal law, including
three essential pillars – banking law, securities
regulation and enforcement within the EU,
and capital markets law, and investment funds
European criminal law and criminal procedure,
or CIS law – in the framework of European
corporate criminal law and compliance, and
Union, Luxembourg and comparative law.
judicial cooperation and EU law enforcement
The programme combines the acquisition
agencies. In the second semester, students write
of theoretical concepts and their practical
a Master thesis and participate in an internship
application through interactive teaching and
to further expand their skills by applying acquired
case-based learning.
knowledge to real-life situations.
CAREERS: legal careers in the banking and
CAREERS: in European economic and financial
financial sector, the insurance sector or the fund
criminal law in Luxembourg or abroad, for
industry. Employment in law firms, European
example as a compliance expert, white-collar
banking and financial institutions or national
crime lawyer or EU official, or further studies at
administrations, or further studies at PhD level.
PhD level.
llm-banking.uni.lu
llm-criminal.uni.lu
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llm-criminal@uni.luLaw Law
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Master in European and Master in European
International Tax Law (LL.M.) Private Law (LL.M.)
2 semesters | 60 ECTS 2 semesters | 60 ECTS
Choice between Master thesis and case study Mandatory internship of up to three months
Opportunity to apply for ATOZ Foundation Opportunity to participate in the “Clinique
Scholarship du Droit”
TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French
The Master in European and International Tax The Master in European Private Law teaches
Law teaches students to master the general students about European integration and the
principles of tax law in order to be able to interaction between EU law and national legal
work with new or unfamiliar legal rules and to systems as well as discussing areas of private law
successfully recognise issues arising in new that have been deeply Europeanised (company,
taxing jurisdictions. Students will learn to make labour, intellectual property, banking and financial
use of the extensive Luxembourg tax treaty law). The programme also explores legal areas
network and gain first-hand exposure to real where the influence of European law is indirect
tax issues and the jurisprudence of the Court of but vivid (contract and tort law, law of family
Justice of the European Union. This programme and persons, procedural law). The programme
puts a particular emphasis on the interaction of mixes theoretical and practical approaches,
tax treaty law with domestic tax law, as well as hosting monthly workshops, the clinical teaching
the effects of primary and secondary EU law on programme “Clinique du Droit” and a mandatory
domestic tax rules. internship.
CAREERS: employment opportunities in the legal, CAREERS: employment opportunities in national
tax and advisory sector, financial or law firms, administrations, the European institutions,
national administrations, and European and law firms, the judiciary, banks and financial
international institutions, or further studies at institutions, or as notaries. Further studies at
PhD level. PhD level.
llm-tax.uni.lu llm-private-law.uni.lu
llm-tax@uni.lu llm-private-law@uni.lu
28-29Law Law
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Master in European Union Law Master in Space,
and Litigation (LL.M.) Communication and
Media Law (LL.M.)
2 semesters | 60 ECTS
2 semesters | 60 ECTS
Mandatory internship of at least eight weeks
TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French
TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French
The Master in Space, Communication and
The Master in European Union Law and Litigation
Media Law combines a range of courses
is designed to equip students with in-depth
on space law, international and European
knowledge and experience of substantive,
satellite communication law, media law,
institutional and procedural law of the European
electronic communications and e-commerce
Union. Based on a method of active learning,
law, intellectual property law as well as data
the programme covers a wide spectrum of EU
protection law. It covers these areas on
law, European constitutional, administrative and
international, European and national level. Over
regulatory law, and specific matters of EU law,
the course of the programme, students acquire
such as employment, immigration or external
complete expertise in the regulatory aspects of
relations. The programme also covers procedural
space, communication, ICT and media law within
rules and remedies as well as the role of national
an exciting and developing field.
and international judges in relation to the Court of
Justice of the European Union. CAREERS: employment opportunities in
national regulatory agencies, ministries for
CAREERS: employment opportunities at the
telecommunication and media, private companies
European institutions, national administrations,
active in the media and telecommunication
law firms and the private sector, or further
sector, law firms, international organisations
studies at PhD level.
dealing with space communication, and
development and aid institutions, or further
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studies at PhD level.
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Students applying into the six LL.M. specialisations llm-space-media.uni.lu
need to have successfully completed studies llm-space-media@uni.lu
amounting to 240 ECTS (usually a Bachelor and
one-year Master's degree). Students with 180 ECTS
(a Bachelor's or equivalent undergraduate degree)
can apply into the foundational first year of all LL.M.
programmes, the Master in European Law (M1).Humanities Humanities
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Master en Études Master in European
Franco-Allemandes: Contemporary History
Communication et Coopération
Transfrontalières 4 semesters | 120 ECTS
A strong focus on digital history
4 semesters | 120 ECTS Conferences and guest lecturers by
international experts and European key players
Courses are taught at the University of Lorraine,
Saarland University and the University Specialisation in “European history in the long
of Luxembourg term“ or “History of the European integration
process“
A mandatory internship in a cross-border
institution
Intensive French and German language courses
TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French
TEACHING LANGUAGES: French, German The programme is designed to provide students
with a high-level education in European history,
The programme trains experts in intercultur- covering topics such as the political and socio-
al communication providing them with a deep economic aspects of the European integration
understanding of the France-Germany-Luxembourg process, the construction of social and cultural
relationship. Courses cover a broad range of sub- identity throughout Europe, European migration
jects including the politics, economics and culture and Europe’s relations with other global regions.
of France and Germany, Franco-German relations Students learn to use digital history tools and
and European integration, intercultural communi- methodologies and transfer and adapt traditional
cation, information and communication sciences, narrative techniques. They develop their own
and cultural and media analysis. Students spend ways of telling (hi)stories, for both academic and
the first year at the University of Lorraine and the non-academic audiences.
second at Saarland University. During the second
CAREERS: employment opportunities in European
year, students must choose three courses directly
political and cultural institutions, media and
linked to their field of study (two in semester 3 and
cultural management, diplomatic services, senior
one in semester 4) from a large range of Master
civil service, archives and libraries. Prepares
courses at the University of Luxembourg.
students for a teaching career in secondary
CAREERS: employment opportunities in journalism, education, or for further studies at PhD level.
public relations, marketing in cultural institutions in
mahec.uni.lu
the Saar-Lor-Lux region or in European institutions,
or further studies at PhD level.
mpcct.uni.lu
30-31Humanities Humanities
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Master in Learning and Master in Modern
Communication in Multilingual and Contemporary
and Multicultural Contexts European Philosophy
4 semesters | 120 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Multilingual classes in English, French and A high-level academic education in modern and
German with both academic and practical contemporary European philosophy
orientation A strong research focus
Master classes and an international symposium Key insights into historical developments
with renowned international experts and systematic problems of modern and
The option of internships in European contemporary European philosophy
Institutions, companies and NGOs
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French
and German, some courses are multilingual
The programme focuses on European
philosophy from Descartes to the present day
The multilingual and international programme and provides an in-depth study of European
focuses on the challenges and opportunities of philosophy beginning with classical rationalism
multilingualism and multiculturalism in education, in and empiricism, moving on to Kant and German
the workplace and in new media. Students develop idealism, and concluding with 20th century and
in-depth knowledge of scientific research in these contemporary philosophy. Credited language
fields and work with a range of methodological tools courses give students the opportunity to
used for conducting independent research projects improve their French and German language
that are relevant to societal issues. The programme skills. Students may choose from a wide range
includes the possibility of a work placement, a sym- of interdisciplinary course options covering the
posium abroad and lectures given by internationally fields of history, politics and literature.
renowned external experts. Students develop
their skills in the three languages used during the CAREERS: employment opportunities in cultural
programme. Courses are taught Thursdays to and political institutions, journalism and
Saturdays to accommodate part-time workers. publishing, or further studies at PhD level.
CAREERS: employment opportunities in education, mapr.uni.lu
new media analysis, diversity management, cultural
mediation, communication, human resources, trans-
lation, and journalism or further studies at PhD level.
multi-learn.uni.luHumanities Humanities
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Master Trinationaler Master in
Theaterwissenschaft Literatur-, Kultur- und
und Interkulturalität Sprachgeschichte des
deutschsprachigen Raums
4 semesters | 120 ECTS
A programme jointly organised by the University 4 semesters | 120 ECTS
of Luxembourg and the University of Trier
A programme jointly organised by the University
A strong cooperation with national theatrical of Luxembourg, the University of Lorraine
institutions and Saarland University
An intensive practical orientation A curriculum certified by the Franco-German
University
A mandatory 8-week internship
TEACHING LANGUAGES: German, some courses
might be taught in French and/or English
TEACHING LANGUAGE: German, some
The programme is designed for students who optional courses are taught in French
are passionate about the theatre, performing
arts and culture. The courses cover both the The programme focuses on German language,
theory and practice of theatre in its historical and literature and culture from their beginnings to the
contemporary forms. Students are introduced to present day. Students design their own curriculum
the relationship between theatre and intercultur- according to their interests by choosing from
alism and deepen their knowledge of intercultural different courses offered at the three partner
aesthetics, the different forms and concepts of universities. At the University of Luxembourg,
theatre, theatre theory and cultural management. the focus is on culture and media studies and
Students take script and writing workshops led by multilingualism. Students familiarise themselves
directors and playwrights and plan, coordinate and with the different learning and research cultures
implement their own artistic projects. of the three countries and acquire intercultural
skills, which are highly valued in today’s working
CAREERS: employment opportunities in the environment. Depending on the number of credits
theatre, cultural agencies or institutions, public acquired at each of the three universities, students
relations, cultural management and organisation, obtain a tri-national, bi-national or national
project management and festival organisation, diploma.
theatre review and media relations, or further
studies at PhD level. CAREERS: employment opportunities in pub-
lishing, media and communications, cultural
mti.uni.lu institutions, library and archive work, the lifelong
learning sector, or further studies at PhD level.
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32-33Psychology Psychology
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MSc in Psychology: MSc in Psychology:
Evaluation and Assessment Psychological Intervention
4 semesters | 120 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS
A strong focus on statistics A research-based study programme on applied
Development of design tests for data collection, aspects of psychological Intervention
utilising quantitative and qualitative research Courses are carried out in close collaboration
A mandatory 10-week internship in a with nationally and internationally renowned
counselling setting scholars
A mandatory 12-week internship
TEACHING LANGUAGES: French, English
TEACHING LANGUAGES: German, English
The programme provides key qualifications
specific to the assessment field. Students The programme is specially designed for
develop the statistical and methodological students who wish to deepen the knowledge
knowledge and expertise required to process and acquired during a Bachelor programme in
interpret data. They acquire advanced skills for Psychology. The programme includes advanced
implementing and applying assessment tools in theoretical, methodological and applied aspects
educational settings and for developing cognitive, of psychological intervention research as well
professional or personal profiles. Students as practical on-the-job training. Students are
are trained to become high-quality experts trained in the fields of clinical psychology,
in the areas of psychometrics, statistics and health, social and developmental psychology.
measurement and multivariate analysis methods. The flexible programme structure gives students
the opportunity to choose between different
CAREERS: employment opportunities in HR modules leading to a more clinically oriented or
departments, assessment centres, initial an educationally oriented profile.
and lifelong training centres, or further studies
at PhD level. CAREERS: employment opportunities in
psychological intervention and research,
mapea.uni.lu especially in the field of clinical and educational
psychology, or further studies at PhD level.
mpi.uni.luPsychology Social Sciences
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Master in Master in
Psychotherapy Architecture
6 semesters | 120 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS
A part-time lifelong learning study programme A profiled programme in architecture, European
Fees 2600 €/semester urbanisation and globalisation
Admission requirements include 500 hours of Design studios on architectural
supervised practice in a clinical setting and urban design
A 2-month internship in an architectural
practice
TEACHING LANGUAGES:
English, French, German
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
The programme is designed for psychologists
and physicians who wish to undertake a special The programme focuses on architectural design,
training in psychotherapy that covers both the as a creative discipline and a major agent in
basic and applied aspects of psychotherapy the production of space. Students explore how
research as well as practical on-the-job training. the historical, social, political and environmental
Students develop professional skills in psycholog- effects of urbanisation and globalisation are
ical assessment, prevention and intervention. The shaping architecture. The courses cover a broad
programme is strongly research-focused with range of topics including the economic and
the main aim to teach evidence-based meth- ecological aspects of globalisation, European
ods of psychotherapy. The programme is in full urban and spatial planning, urban landscape
agreement with the guidelines of the European design within Europe and the respective
Federation of Psychological Associations (EFPA). regulatory frameworks, and the history and
theory of cultural and visual studies, as well as
CAREERS: qualification to work as a certified research methods on architecture and urbanism.
psychotherapist.
CAREERS: employment opportunities in the
map.uni.lu private sector or administrative bodies, or further
studies at PhD level.
architecture.uni.lu
34-35Social Sciences Social Sciences
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Master in Master in
Border Studies European Governance
4 semesters | 120 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS
Multilingual programme taught at the University A strong core of teaching on European politics
of Luxembourg, University of Lorraine, (France), and policy
Saarland University (Germany), University of A broader interdisciplinary curriculum on
Kaiserslautern (Germany) European integration
A mandatory internship A series of practitioner-led seminars
A joint diploma issued by all four partner
universities
TEACHING LANGUAGES:
English (French optional)
TEACHING LANGUAGES:
English, French, German
The programme trains experts in European public
policy by providing an advanced-level training
The programme addresses the economic,
in political science. Students gain a unique
political, social and cultural issues of borders
insight into the processes of European decision-
and border regions in Europe and beyond and
making and explore the historical development
provides students with the analytical skills
of European integration and the foundations of
required to understand the challenges of cross-
the EU legal system. They choose from a range
border cooperation. Students acquire the needed
of policy area seminars from different sectors
skills to play a crucial part in discussions about
including social, economic, environmental and
national and European identities, worldwide
external policies of the European Union. Students
mobilities, migration and cultural diversity issues.
also develop transferable skills including data
Students can choose either the spatial studies
analysis, report-writing and oral presentation
track or the language and cultural studies track.
skills.
CAREERS: employment opportunities in cross-
CAREERS: employment opportunities in the
border and intercultural working settings,
public and private sector in the area of European
cultural agencies or institutions, media relations,
public policy, for example in international
public administrations, cross-border cultural
consulting firms, the European institutions or
management and regional marketing or further
national governance bodies, or further studies at
studies at PhD level.
PhD level.
mbs.uni.lu
meg.uni.lu
ma_broder_studies@uni.luSocial Sciences Social Sciences
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Master en Master in Geography
Gérontologie and Spatial Planning
8 semesters | 120 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS
A part-time lifelong learning study programme Advanced approaches in geographical analysis
A two-week internship and spatial planning
A master thesis is required to complete the Unique combination of quantitative and
programme qualitative research methods
A variety of learning activities including
lectures, seminars, workshops and urban field
work in an international environment
TEACHING LANGUAGES: French, German
The programme is designed for professionals TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
working in gerontology and geriatrics who wish
to further develop their skills. Students deepen
The programme trains experts to understand
their knowledge and develop greater expertise in
the complexity of the development of cities and
geriatrics, geropsychology and social gerontology.
regions as a reflection of global changes and local
The courses cover topics such as health man-
dynamics. The courses emphasise the need and
agement, quality assurance, palliative care and
opportunities for sustainable planning strategies
the legal, historical, socio-political and ethical as-
and territorial development, especially in Europe.
pects of human ageing. Students are also trained
The programme provides a unique combination of
in research, assessment and evaluation methods
academic courses and practical work. Students
and given the soft skills they need to successful-
learn to identify geography and planning problems
ly deal with the demands of their workplace.
at different geographical scales and relate them to
conceptual and theoretical models. They acquire
CAREERS: employment opportunities in senior
the ability to master and combine geographic
positions in retirement and nursing homes, in the
information systems, cartography and statistical
administrative and care sectors, at community
tools as well as qualitative research and governance
level and at other levels of social governance
analysis methods.
or as a specialist and consultant in health care
provision and preventive care.
CAREERS: employment opportunities in private
and public spatial planning bodies, mobility and
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transport consultancies, urban and regional
development agencies, European and cross-
border institutions, universities, and research
centres, or further studies at PhD level.
spatial.uni.lu
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