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University
of Luxembourg
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Our Master degree programmes
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University
of Luxembourg
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Our Master degree programmes
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uni.lu
Université
du Luxembourg
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Multilingual. Personalised. Connected.
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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
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– 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 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.
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Belval 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 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
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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.
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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 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
12-13Master degree
programmes
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Multilingual. Personalised. Connected.
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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 (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
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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 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) FrenchMASTER 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
18-19Computer Science Computer Science
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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.luEngineering Engineering
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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
20-21Engineering Engineering
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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.luLife Sciences Life Sciences
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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
22-23Mathematics Mathematics
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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.luPhysics Economics and Management
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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
24-25Economics and Management Economics and Management
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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.luEconomics and Management Finance
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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
26-27Finance 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.luLaw 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.
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28-29Law Law
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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.
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llm-tax@uni.luLaw Law
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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.
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30-31Humanities Humanities
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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
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the Saar-Lor-Lux region or in European institutions,
or further studies at PhD level.
mpcct.uni.luHumanities Humanities
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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.
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32-33Humanities Humanities
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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.euPsychology Psychology
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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.
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34-35Psychology Social Sciences
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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.luSocial Sciences Social Sciences
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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.
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36-37Social Sciences Social Sciences
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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.luSocial Sciences Social Sciences and Education
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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.
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