Why Choose Luxembourg for Your Studies? A Guide to Universities, Scholarships, and Living Costs

Why Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a hub for quality education and advanced facilities, providing a great learning environment for international students. The University of Luxembourg ranks among the top 200 globally, with computer science programs ranking in the top 90. A variety of courses are available, supported by 1400 faculty members. The focus on research and advanced studies is remarkable. Public universities offer free education, and the best part is that international students can apply.

Admission Requirements

You can find relevant courses on the university website, and for the University of Luxembourg,you can search on ‘uni.lu’.

Each university in Luxembourg may have additional requirements, so students must review the application guidelines provided by their chosen institution. The following are general documents required by universities.

Most of the universities require IELTS as a language proficiency certificate, but some universities ask for an English proficiency letter provided by your previous institute.

Application Fee

Yes, the application fee is around 50 euros.

Fee Structure

The tuition fees per semester depend on the selected courses and your university.

Semester fees in Public universities generally range from 200 to 400 euros & for the IT field feegoes up to 1600 euros, but this amount can vary depending on your course.

Fees at private institutions range between 9,000 and 29,250 euros per year.

Application Deadlines

The application process generally starts from 1st February and ends at the end of April.

Scholarships

Many universities, like the University of Luxembourg, have their scholarship programs for international students. These scholarships can vary in terms of the amount and eligibility criteria.

Guardian Europe Funds is an international talent support program. The Guardian Glass Scholarship aims to attract high-performing international students applying to a master's programat the University of Luxembourg’s Faculty of Science, Technology, and Medicine.

This scholarship will provide around 5000 euros each semester. Payment is subject to a performance assessment each semester and can be withheld in case of poor academic results, academic misconduct, or withdrawal from the Master's program. Tuition fees are not included in the scholarship.

It is a scholarship program for master's studies, and selection is based on merit.

The scholarship will be granted based on your previous degree results and motivational letter.Applicant must provide the following documents:

After getting admission to the university you will be invited to apply for this scholarship.

The scholarship has an application fee of 50 euros.

The stipend amounts to almost 5500 euros per semester and is paid in two installments per academic year at the beginning of each semester for a maximum of two years. Accommodation will be provided, but the tuition fee is not included in this scholarship.

The deadline for this scholarship is 29 March 2024.

Note:

You can apply for only one scholarship at a time.

Visa Process

The embassy of Belgium deals with Luxembourg visas in Pakistan.

Travel within the Schengen Area is usually permissible for up to 90 days within 180 days.

There are typically no age restrictions for obtaining a study visa.

Study visa extensions are possible; apply for an extension before the current visa expires.

Family members can apply for a separate visa, with various requirements.

In case of a visa denial, consider appealing the decision or reapplying, addressing the issues that led to the rejection.

Permanent Residency

After spending 5 years here, you can apply for permanent residency.

Part-time Job

Yes, you can work part-time for 15 hours a week, and during vacations, there is no restriction onworking part-time.

Monthly Expenditures

Monthly expenses vary based on factors like the city and individual lifestyle. However, the following are approximate monthly expenditure figures.

Accommodation:

Shared accommodations range from 400 to 800 euros, while a separate room can vary from 800 to 1,000 euros per month.

Grocery:

Monthly expenses for food typically range from 250 to 350 euros, depending on personal choices.

Transportation:

Public transportation is entirely free, eliminating travel expenses.