Study in Luxembourg
Public tuition of €200–€400 a semester, graduate salaries of €50,000–€70,000, and a 12-month post-study work visa in Europe’s finance capital.
Top universities
| University | QS 2026 | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|
| University of Luxembourg | 381 | €500–€900/yr UG |
| HEC Liège (Luxembourg) | 396 | €4,200 |
| Luxembourg School of Business | Business school | €39,000 |
| Sacred Heart University | Private | €29,000–€39,000 |
| European Business University | Private | €3,000–€6,000 |
Programmes and what they cost
Non-EU rates. Public and private institutions are priced very differently — check which one you are looking at.
| Route | Tuition | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelors | €500–€900/yr at the public university | 3 years |
| Masters (MS)Banking and finance, data science, cybersecurity and logistics are the strongest programmes. | €200–€400/semester public · €39,000 at Luxembourg School of Business | 1–2 years |
Costs, visa and rules
Visa and permits
After you arriveDeclare your arrival to the commune and collect the residence permit.
How to apply, step by step
- 1Apply by the end of April
That is the non-EU deadline for the September intake; a February intake is also available.
- 2Meet the language bar
IELTS 6.5. English works academically, but French or German materially helps in the job market.
- 3Get the Authorisation to Stay first
The Type D visa is only issued once the Temporary Authorisation to Stay is granted. Approval runs 95–99%.
Working and staying on
12-month job-search permit, with the EU Blue Card as the other route
Graduate salaries of €50,000–€70,000 clear the Blue Card threshold comfortably.
What to know before you apply
Banking & finance, data science, cybersecurity and logistics are the strongest programmes.
You need a Temporary Authorisation to Stay before the Type D visa is issued.
Multilingual environment — English works academically, but French or German helps in the job market.
Scholarships
Intakes
September intake with an end-April deadline for non-EU applicants; a February intake is available.
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Applying for the next intake?
Deadlines close months before term starts. Get your timeline mapped this week.