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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 6,366 students. Members of the university community come from all over the world. 3 faculties 3 interdisciplinary research centres 3 campuses from 6,366 113 students different countries 53% international students 242 3 professors, associate professors official languages: and senior lecturers French, German and English 354 agreements signed on student exchanges and research and teaching cooperation Updated: 01/072018 04-05
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 works on a human Australia, China, Korea, Japan, Laos, Thailand, scale. Here, students are the top priority and India, Uruguay, Brazil, Russia, Turkey and Canada. everyone knows each other on campus. Much Many exchange opportunities are also on offer of our teaching takes place in small classes or for Master students and PhD candidates. in seminars. You will receive personal supervision Language skills and a willingness to be open- and individual mentoring. Our students are minded are rewarded with degree qualifications encouraged to take an active part in lectures and which give our students undisputed advantages in classroom debates and discussions. in the global labour market. 06-07
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 08-09
– Our student support services – 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 – 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 different 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, Students have several Masquerade Party 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 • University Open Day in spring. cultural events and activities, including the University Choir, the University Chamber Music • You will find us at the Luxembourg Ensemble, the student theatre group EduDrame, Student Fair and throughout the the dance group Dance Cluster and a mime year at different international workshop. fairs. 10-11
– Some key facts about Luxembourg – 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 market
© iStock & binsfeld, tous droits réservés © www.alsalphotography.com 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 rockhal.lu the summer, the streets and terraces come alive with people. rotondes.lu 12-13
Master degree programmes – Multilingual. Personalised. Connected. – 14-15
– Master degree programmes – MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES TEACHING LANGUAGES COMPUTER SCIENCE Master in Information and English Computer Sciences (a) Master en Management de English la Sécurité des Systèmes d’Information (p) ENGINEERING Master en Filière Énergie et English, French Développement Durable Environnement (p) Master of Science in Megastructure Engineering English Civil Engineering with Sustainable Resources (a) Master of Science Sustainable Product English in Engineering Creation (a) Master en Sciences Efficacité Énergétique English, French de l’Ingénieur et Économique (p) LIFE SCIENCES Master in Integrated English Systems Biology (a) European Master of Small English Animal Veterinary Medicine (p) MATHEMATICS Master en Enseignement Mathématiques English, French, German Secondaire (p) Master in Mathematics (a) Financial Mathematics English Industrial Mathematics Mathematics and Education Pure Mathematics PHYSICS Master of Science in Physics English (a)
MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES TEACHING LANGUAGES ECONOMICS AND Master in Accounting English MANAGEMENT and Audit (a) Master in Economics Research track English, French and Finance (a) Traditional track Master in Entrepreneurship English and Innovation (p) Master in Logistics and English Supply Chain Management (p) FINANCE MSc in Banking and Finance (p) English Master in Wealth English Management (p) LAW Master in European Law (M1) English, French Master en Droit Bancaire English, French et Financier Européen (LL.M.) (a) Master en Droit et Contentieux English, French de l’Union Européenne (LL.M.) (a) Master in European Economic English, French and Financial Criminal Law (LL.M.) (a) Master in European and English, French International Tax Law (LL.M.) (a) Master in European English, French Private Law (LL.M.) (a) Master in Space, Communication English, French and Media Law (LL.M.) (a) (a) : academic master | (p) : professional master 16-17
– Master degree programmes – MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES TEACHING LANGUAGES HUMANITIES Master en Études Franco- French, German Allemandes: Communication et Coopération Transfrontalières Master en Histoire Européenne English, French Contemporaine (a) Master in Learning and English, French, German Communication in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts (a) Master in Modern and Contem- English porary European Philosophy (a) Master Theaterwissenschaft German und Interkulturalität (a) Trinationaler Master in Literatur- German Kultur- und Sprachgeschichte des deutschsprachigen Raums (a) PSYCHOLOGY Master in Psychology: English, French Evaluation and Assessment (a) Master in Psychology: English, German Psychological Intervention (a) Master in Psychotherapy (p) English, French, German SOCIAL SCIENCES Master in Architecture (a) English Master in Border Studies (a) English, French, German Master in European English, French Governance (a) Master en Gérontologie (p) French, German Master in Geography English and Spatial Planning (a) Master en Médiation (a) French
MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES TEACHING LANGUAGES SOCIAL SCIENCES Master in Management und German, French AND EDUCATION Coaching im Bildungs- und Sozialwesen (p) Master in Social Sciences and English Educational Sciences (a) TEACHING AND Master en Enseignement Germanistik English, French, German, EDUCATION Secondaire (p) 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 (a) : academic master | (p) : professional master 18-19
Computer Science Computer Science – – Master in Information Master en Management de and Computer Sciences la Sécurité des Systèmes Academic Master d’Information Professional Master 4 semesters | 120 ECTS Flexible specialisation options 4 semesters | 120 ECTS Early involvement in research projects Multidisciplinary approach promoting International cooperation agreements with knowledge sharing and exchange of universities and industries experiences Participation in the Information Security Education Day (ISED) TEACHING LANGUAGE: English Programme supported by two professional associations: CLUSIL and CPSI The programme enables students to deepen their knowledge of computer science by TEACHING LANGUAGES: English understanding its abstract and interdisciplinary thinking foundations, focusing on problem solving The programme allows professionals to further and developing lifelong learning skills. Students develop their knowledge and skills to analyse, can specialise in the following areas: adaptive interpret and provide relevant solutions in the computing, communication systems, information field of information security. security, intelligent systems, network systems, and reliable software systems. CAREERS: prepares students for the position of Chief Information Security Officer in all business CAREERS: Luxembourg is a major financial sectors. centre with a growing need for highly qualified IT staff. Employment opportunities include the mssi.uni.lu public sector, local industries and public research fstc-mssi@uni.lu institutes. The programme also prepares students for further studies at PhD level. mics.uni.lu fstc-mics@uni.lu
Engineering Engineering – – Master en Master of Science Développement Durable – in Civil Engineering – Filière Énergie et Megastructure Engineering Environnement with Sustainable Professional Master Resources 4 semesters | 120 ECTS Academic Master Double degree between the University of Luxembourg and the University of Liège 4 semesters | 120 ECTS Combination of technical courses, natural Focus on complex projects and sustainability sciences courses and humanities-related Collaboration with construction companies and courses administrations Multidisciplinary and international approach Possibility to spend a semester abroad at a partner university in Paris, Nancy, Metz or Brussels TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French (level B1 or equivalent for both languages) TEACHING LANGUAGE: English The programme provides students with the skills Students are enabled to acquire a deeper they need to apply an environmental approach knowledge of civil engineering with a specific focus to energy issues and play a crucial role in the on planning and constructing megastructures growing field of sustainable development. The while using resources in a sustainable way. Master en Développement Durable is a dual Sustainability is increasingly important and degree programme between the University of today's civil engineers must be able to judge Luxembourg and the University of Liège (Master and optimise civil structures and buildings while in Science and Management of the Environment taking into account shortages in construction with a specialisation in Renewable Energies). materials and energy resources. This dual focus CAREERS: prepares students for positions on megastructures and sustainability sets this including energy and environment specialists in programme apart from other Master degree large companies, civil servants and managers in programmes in civil engineering. public administrations specialising in energy and CAREERS: prepares students for civil engineer or environmental issues, researchers or teachers consultant positions in the construction industry and energy and environment consultants. or public sector, or for further studies at PhD mdd.uni.lu level. fstc-mdd@uni.lu msce.uni.lu fstc-msce@uni.lu 20-21
Engineering Engineering – – Master of Science Master en Sciences in Engineering – de l’Ingénieur – Sustainable Product Creation Efficacité Énergétique et Academic Master Économique Professional Master 4 semesters | 120 ECTS Individual mentoring and courses taught in 4 semesters | 120 ECTS small groups International approach to energy issues Combination of mechanical engineering and Collaboration with the University of Lorraine, mechatronic issues within sustainable product Siemens, Bosch, Paul Wurth and the European creation Investment Bank (EIB) Focus on lean and sustainable use of all resources TEACHING LANGUAGES: French, English (level B1 for both languages) TEACHING LANGUAGE: English The focus on energy efficiency makes the The programme enables students to acquire programme ideal for very good Bachelor of a comprehensive, deep knowledge of all steps Engineering graduates wishing to acquire deeper of the product creation process, from market knowledge of thermodynamics, mathematics segment specification, product planning, and the modern technologies needed to assess product design and manufacturing to product energy-related issues. The programme combines usage, service and recycling. The courses cover technical elements with economics and business mechanical and electrical aspects. This Master administration courses with the aim of providing perfectly balances academic education with students with the full range of skills required industrial applicability of cutting-edge content. for approaching technically and commercially CAREERS: prepares students for engineer or energy-related issues. consultant positions in industry, or for further CAREERS: prepares students for managerial studies at PhD level. positions dealing with energy and environmental msp.uni.lu issues in the private and public sector, research fstc-msp@uni.lu and teaching, energy and environmental consultancy, or further studies at PhD level. meee.uni.lu fstc-meee@uni.lu
Life Sciences Life Sciences – – Master in Integrated European Master Systems Biology of Small Animal Academic Master Veterinary Medicine Professional Master 4 semesters | 120 ECTS Combination of life sciences and computational 4 semesters | 120 ECTS science Combination of coursework and written Use of the most modern technologies in modules biosciences Acquisition of high level specialist Early involvement in research projects qualifications Internationally renowned professors TEACHING LANGUAGE: English TEACHING LANGUAGE: English The programme enables students to acquire a deeper knowledge of biosciences taking into The programme provides post-graduate training account new technologies. This involves handling courses for veterinarians wishing to upgrade their large amounts of data and thus bioinformatics knowledge in various areas of clinical veterinary and network analysis are essential elements in medicine. this modern education in biosciences. CAREERS: successful completion of the CAREERS: employment opportunities in programme certifies that a veterinarian has the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, acquired an advanced level of knowledge in small prepares students for a career as a researcher animal medicine. in biological, biomedical or pharmaceutical laboratories, as a data scientist with a focus on esavs-master.org biomedical applications, as a secondary school christine.valet@uni.lu teacher, or for further studies at PhD level. misb.uni.lu fstc-misb@uni.lu 22-23
Mathematics Mathematics – – Master en Enseignement Master in Mathematics Secondaire – Academic Master Mathématiques 4 semesters | 120 ECTS Professional Master Three career-driven directions 4 semesters | 120 ECTS Curricula designed in cooperation with representatives from industry and banks Trilingual programme Teaching team committed to highest Classes in educational sciences, educational pedagogical quality sociology and psychology Special focus on issues specific to Luxembourg TEACHING LANGUAGE: English TEACHING LANGUAGES: French, English, German The programme offers a high-quality, flexible cur- riculum. During the first two semesters, students can further develop their core modern mathe- The programme prepares students to become matical skills and start specialising via optional highly qualified teaching professionals in the activities. In the third and fourth semesters, the Luxembourg school system. The programme is Master offers exclusively specialised courses. The specially designed for students who already hold wide variety of advanced options available enables a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. Students students to organise their studies according to are enabled to further their knowledge in the their long-term career goals and to acquire 60 respective fields and develop the skills needed ECTS within one of three career-driven directions: for teaching in classroom settings. financial mathematics, industrial mathematics and CAREERS: prepares students for a career in pure mathematics. The Master in Mathematics is teaching in secondary schools in Luxembourg, or organised in cooperation with the Master en Ensei- for further studies at PhD level. gnement Secondaire – Mathématiques. Changes between the two Masters are possible. uni.lu/studies/fstc/master_en_enseignement_ secondaire_professionnel CAREERS: mathematicians are needed in all marielle.mabille@uni.lu 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. mathmaster.uni.lu mathmaster@uni.lu
Physics Economics and Management – – Master of Science in Physics Master in Academic Master Accounting and Audit Academic Master 4 semesters | 120 ECTS 4 semesters | 120 ECTS A comprehensive programme ranging from soft Includes “Formation complémentaire des matter to solid-state physics candidats réviseurs d’entreprises” Involvement in current research activities Possibility to spend the second year in either Germany or France (tri-national Master degree TEACHING LANGUAGE: English programme) The Master in Accounting and Audit teaches in- TEACHING LANGUAGE: English depth knowledge of all specialist areas relevant to accounting and audit practice, combining scientific and theoretical course content with Students are enabled to acquire a solid and practical experience and expertise. Courses broad education in the domain of condensed are divided into blocks covering foundational matter physics. The aim is to provide them with theoretical issues and frameworks as well as the skills needed to explain and predict the technical and practical aspects of accounting physical properties of materials ranging from and audit. Taught in small groups and an semiconductors to cell membranes, based on interactive setting, the programme promotes their microscopic constituents. independent problem-solving skills through evaluation, analysis and application of knowledge. CAREERS: employment opportunities in all industrial sectors including the electronics, CAREERS: employment opportunities in finance, automotive, aerospace and biomedical industries, accounting, or the financial management of or further studies at PhD level. companies. Auditor in another EU member state, research in the field of accounting and audit. maphysics.uni.lu fstc-mcmp@uni.lu maa.uni.lu fdef-maa@uni.lu 24-25
Economics and Management Economics and Management – – Master in Economics Master in and Finance Entrepreneurship Academic Master and Innovation Professional Master 4 semesters | 120 ECTS Choice between traditional and research track 4 semesters | 120 ECTS in second year Fees €5,000 for first year; €3,000 for second year In partnership with the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French The Master in Economics and Finance is aimed TEACHING LANGUAGE: English at students wishing to obtain a comprehensive education in finance. The course highlights the The Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation complementariness between theoretical analysis provides students with the knowledge and skills and its application. The goal of the programme required to generate ideas and entrepreneurial is to enable students to adapt to the rapid solutions. The programme balances theory changes in the financial sector and to make and practical know-how, drawing on concepts them familiar with the tools derived from the and knowledge from different disciplines, and latest research. During the first year, students integrating these concepts with the experience study fundamental topics of financial economics, of daily business practice. The programme is with the second year offering two options: the based on a two-year structure and is divided traditional track comprises in-depth courses into blocks, designed to cover foundational in economics and financial techniques as well theoretical issues and frameworks as well as the as either a work placement or time to prepare technical and practical aspects of starting a new a Master thesis. The research track offers a venture, whether a social business or corporate specific programme combining advanced analysis venture. in finance and economics. CAREERS: employment opportunities in areas CAREERS: prepares students for management of innovation management/small business positions in the financial, banking or insurance management/start-ups/entrepreneurial contexts sectors, or for further studies at PhD level. or corporate contexts and the public sector. mef.uni.lu mei.uni.lu fdef-mef@uni.lu fdef-mei@uni.lu
Economics and Management Finance – – Master in Logistics MSc in Banking and Supply Chain and Finance Management Professional Master Professional Master 2 semesters | 60 ECTS 2 semesters | 60 ECTS Fees €17,500 for full programme Fees €24,000 for full programme (scholarships Includes week in residence at New York available) University Includes study period at MIT in Boston, USA Part-time option available Mandatory internship (or Master’s thesis for part-time students) TEACHING LANGUAGE: English TEACHING LANGUAGE: English The Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) The Master of Science in Banking and in Boston, USA. Students acquire fundamental Finance offers a comprehensive curriculum knowledge in the field of logistics and supply encompassing classic and more recent areas chain management. The programme includes of the finance discipline as well as the principle a three-week study period at MIT. Throughout functions of banking. The cross-functional the academic year, students work on a Master curriculum offers a dynamic framework of thesis in collaboration with an industry partner analytical skills and intellectual tools, providing company. In addition to in-class activities, an integrated approach to solving complex students also take part in company visits to banking and financial problems. In addition to further bridge the theory-practice divide. a broad range of core courses, students may select one of three streams: banking, investment CAREERS: prepares students for the operation- management, risk management. As an integral al and strategic role that logistics and supply part of the programme, students are required to chain management play in modern companies. attend an academic week in residence at New Graduates become supply chain champions, ready York University Stern School of Business. to confront the challenges of a changing business world through a global approach to and analysis of CAREERS: employment opportunities supply chain problems. in corporate finance, asset and wealth management, banking and related fields. lscm.uni.lu lcl-master@uni.lu mbf.uni.lu fdef-mbf@uni.lu 26-27
Finance Law – – Master in Wealth Master in Management European Law (M1) Professional Master Academic Master 2 semesters | 60 ECTS 2 semesters | 60 ECTS Fees €17,500 for full programme Students are encouraged to take part in a moot Includes week in residence at Singapore court competition as an alternative to one Management University course per module Part-time option available Mandatory internship (or Master’s thesis for part-time students) TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French All six Master of Laws (LL.M.) specialisations TEACHING LANGUAGE: English share a joint first year. It offers a solid basis in European law and prepares students for The Master in Wealth Management is designed the different specialisations offered in the to educate and train future wealth managers, second year of LL.M. studies (M2). Classes combining traditional finance subjects with are grouped into six modules: fundamentals of courses in law, taxation and communication. EU law, competition and internal market law, The curriculum is designed around the principal specialisations in European law, international dimensions of the wealth management and transnational context, international and business, including investment products, European human rights protection, and current investor preferences, client attributes, as well issues of European and international law. as essential disciplines, such as legal structures and taxation. Considerations for the providers of CAREERS: upon completion of the first year wealth management services, such as strategy, of the Master (M1), students will have the governance and compliance for both bank or necessary prerequisites to enrol in one of the non-bank institutions, are also integrated into six specialisations offered in the second year. the curriculum as well as a week in residence at Students choose their specialisation at the end Singapore Management University. of the first semester. CAREERS: employment opportunities in private llm-m1.uni.lu banks, foundations, family offices, consultancy llm-m1@uni.lu firms, insurance companies, and investment firms, among others. mwm.uni.lu fdef-mwm@uni.lu
Law Law – – Master en Droit Bancaire et Master en Droit et Financier Européen (LL.M.) Contentieux de l’Union Academic Master Européenne (LL.M.) Academic Master 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 en Droit Bancaire et Financier The Master en Droit et Contentieux de l’Union Européen is one of the premier programmes Européenne is designed to equip students with in- in this field offered in continental Europe. The depth knowledge and experience of substantive, investment funds law option in the second institutional and procedural law of the European semester is a legal qualification unique in Union. Based on a method of active learning, Europe. The Master focuses on the study of the programme covers a wide spectrum of EU three essential pillars – banking law, securities law, European constitutional, administrative and and capital markets law, and investment funds regulatory law, and specific matters of EU law, or CIS law – in the framework of European such as employment, immigration or external Union, Luxembourg and comparative law. relations. The programme also covers procedural The programme combines the acquisition rules and remedies as well as the role of national of theoretical concepts and their practical and international judges in relation to the Court of application through interactive teaching and Justice of the European Union. case-based learning. CAREERS: employment opportunities at the CAREERS: legal careers in the banking and European institutions, national administrations, financial sector, the insurance sector or the fund law firms and the private sector, or further industry. Employment in law firms, European studies at PhD level. banking and financial institutions or national administrations, or further studies at PhD level. llm-contentieux.uni.lu llm-contentieux@uni.lu llm-banking.uni.lu llm-banking@uni.lu 28-29
Law Law – – Master in European Master in European and Economic and Financial International Tax Law (LL.M.) Criminal Law (LL.M.) Academic Master Academic Master 2 semesters | 60 ECTS 2 semesters | 60 ECTS Choice between Master thesis and case study Mandatory internship of at least eight weeks Opportunity to apply for ATOZ Foundation Scholarship TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French The Master in European Economic and Financial The Master in European and International Tax Criminal Law explores the fast-growing field of Law teaches students to master the general European criminal law with special emphasis principles of tax law in order to be able to on economic and financial criminal law. The work with new or unfamiliar legal rules and to programme consists of six modules dedicated to successfully recognise issues arising in new key aspects of European criminal law, including taxing jurisdictions. Students will learn to make regulation and enforcement within the EU, use of the extensive Luxembourg tax treaty European criminal law and criminal procedure, network and gain first-hand exposure to real corporate criminal law and compliance, and tax issues and the jurisprudence of the Court of judicial cooperation and EU law enforcement Justice of the European Union. This programme agencies. In the second semester, students write puts a particular emphasis on the interaction of a Master thesis and participate in an internship tax treaty law with domestic tax law, as well as to further expand their skills by applying acquired the effects of primary and secondary EU law on knowledge to real-life situations. domestic tax rules. CAREERS: in European economic and financial CAREERS: employment opportunities in the legal criminal law in Luxembourg or abroad, for tax and advisory sector, financial or law firms, example as a compliance expert, white-collar national administrations, and European and crime lawyer or EU official, or further studies at international institutions, or further studies at PhD level. PhD level. llm-criminal.uni.lu llm-tax.uni.lu llm-criminal@uni.lu llm-tax@uni.lu
Law Law – – Master in European Master in Space, Private Law (LL.M.) Communication and Academic Master Media Law (LL.M.) Academic Master 2 semesters | 60 ECTS Mandatory internship of up to three months 2 semesters | 60 ECTS Opportunity to participate in the “Clinique du Droit” TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French The Master in Space, Communication and Media Law combines a range of courses The Master in European Private Law teaches on space law, international and European students about European integration and the satellite communication law, media law, interaction between EU law and national legal electronic communications and e-commerce systems as well as discussing areas of private law law, intellectual property law as well as data that have been deeply Europeanised (company, protection law. It covers these areas on labour, intellectual property, banking and financial international, European and national level. Over law). The programme also explores legal areas the course of the programme, students acquire where the influence of European law is indirect complete expertise in the regulatory aspects of but vivid (contract and tort law, law of family space, communication, ICT and media law within and persons, procedural law). The programme an exciting and developing field. mixes theoretical and practical approaches, hosting monthly workshops, the clinical teaching CAREERS: employment opportunities in programme “Clinique du Droit” and a mandatory national regulatory agencies, ministries for internship. telecommunication and media, private companies active in the media and telecommunication CAREERS: employment opportunities in national sector, law firms, international organisations administrations, the European institutions, dealing with space communication, and law firms, the judiciary, banks and financial development and aid institutions, or further institutions, or as notaries. Further studies at studies at PhD level. PhD level. llm-space-media.uni.lu llm-private-law.uni.lu llm-space-media@uni.lu llm-private-law@uni.lu 30-31
Humanities Humanities – – Master en Études Master en Histoire Franco-Allemandes: Européenne Contemporaine Communication et Coopération Academic Master Transfrontalières 4 semesters | 120 ECTS Professional Master 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
Humanities Humanities – – Master in Learning and Master in Modern Communication in Multilingual and Contemporary and Multicultural Contexts European Philosophy Academic Master Academic Master 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.lu 32-33
Humanities Humanities – – Master Trinationaler Master in Theaterwissenschaft Literatur-, Kultur- und und Interkulturalität Sprachgeschichte des Academic Master deutschsprachigen Raums Academic Master 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. trinationaler-master-germanistik.eu
Psychology Psychology – – Master in Psychology: Master in Psychology: Evaluation and Assessment Psychological Intervention Academic Master Academic Master 4 semesters | 120 ECTS A strong focus on statistics 4 semesters | 120 ECTS Development of design tests for data collection, A research-based study programme on applied utilising quantitative and qualitative research aspects of psychological Intervention A mandatory 10-week internship in a Courses are carried out in close collaboration counselling setting with nationally and internationally renowned scholars A mandatory 12-week internship TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, French TEACHING LANGUAGES: English, German The programme provides key qualifications specific to the assessment field. Students develop the statistical and methodological The programme is specially designed for knowledge and expertise required to process and students who wish to deepen the knowledge interpret data. They acquire advanced skills for acquired during a Bachelor programme in implementing and applying assessment tools in Psychology. The programme includes advanced educational settings and for developing cognitive, theoretical, methodological and applied aspects professional or personal profiles. Students of psychological intervention research as well are trained to become high-quality experts as practical on-the-job training. Students are in the areas of psychometrics, statistics and trained in the fields of clinical psychology, measurement and multivariate analysis methods. health, social and developmental psychology. The flexible programme structure gives students CAREERS: employment opportunities in HR the opportunity to choose between different departments, assessment centres, initial modules leading to a more clinically oriented or and lifelong training centres, or further studies an educationally oriented profile. at PhD level. CAREERS: employment opportunities in mapea.uni.lu psychological intervention and research, especially in the field of clinical and educational psychology, or further studies at PhD level. mpi.uni.lu 34-35
Psychology Social Sciences – – Master in Master in Psychotherapy Architecture Professional Master Academic Master 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
Social Sciences Social Sciences – – Master in Master in Border Studies European Governance Academic Master Academic Master 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 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.lu 36-37
Social Sciences Social Sciences – – Master en Master in Geography Gérontologie and Spatial Planning Professional Master Academic Master 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 mpg.uni.lu 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
Social Sciences Social Sciences and Education – – Master en Master in Management und Médiation Coaching im Bildungs- Professional Master und Sozialwesen Professional Master 8 semesters | 120 ECTS A part-time lifelong learning study programme 6 semesters | 120 ECTS Taught in cooperation with Lyon 2 University A part-time lifelong learning study programme and the University of Murcia Courses generally take place on Friday A master thesis is required to complete the afternoons (some sessions on Thursday programme evenings or Saturday mornings) Admission requirements include three years of work experience TEACHING LANGUAGE: French TEACHING LANGUAGES: German, French (the The programme is specially designed for majority of the courses are taught in German) professionals who wish to develop their skills in mediation and conflict resolution. The first part covers general theoretical and practical aspects The programme is specially designed for profes- of mediation and conflict resolution, while in the sionals working in the socio-educational sector second part students can specialise in one of the and whose responsibilities include management or options offered by the three partner universities. coaching tasks. The programme combines theoret- At the University of Luxembourg, students are ical knowledge in sociology, psychology, educational prepared for a career in a management position science and economics with students’ professional in a mediation or social intervention agency. experience. Courses cover the theoretical and em- Students acquire the ability to set up, manage pirical issues of organisations, educational systems, and monitor their own social intervention social welfare systems, professional roles, learning projects. and communication. The students develop leader- ship, management and coaching skills and learn to CAREERS: employment opportunities in positions critical self-reflect on their work projects. requiring mediation and conflict resolution skills CAREERS: employment opportunities as head mpm.uni.lu teachers, teachers or tutors at primary or secondary schools, school inspectors, experts in educational and social administration, managers and consultants for governmental, semi-govern- mental or non-governmental organisations, and project managers. macbs.uni.lu 38-39
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