How to Study Abroad in Luxembourg

A Global Hotspot For Study Abroad: Luxembourg

Studying abroad in Luxembourg sets international students in a tiny country at the heart of western Europe that’s bursting with culture and modern European charm. One of the top three richest countries in the world, Luxembourg is a growing hotspot for study abroad. Here, top-notch international academics mix with acclaimed architecture, art and music, plus convenient overland travel to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam. Anyone who wants to learn new, globally competitive perspectives in their chosen field of study will benefit from a year or semester in Luxembourg — not to mention students looking to learn or improve their French, German or even Luxembourgish.

The University of Luxembourg, Campus Limpertsberg. The University of Luxembourg, Campus Limpertsberg. Photo Courtesy 4nitsirk on Flickr

Business, information technology, and architecture majors will especially find this an attractive location for study abroad. Luxembourg is swiftly gaining a reputation as an outstanding country for global education, and its thoughtful academic programs for international students are respected worldwide. Here are some good options for studying abroad in Luxembourg:

Miami University John E. Dolibois Center in Luxembourg. Their programs mix first-class academics with local meaningful community projects and independent travel guidance. This program combines full immersion, with students living in host families, and takes advantage of Luxembourg’s central European location for student travel opportunities.

The University of Luxembourg. Founded in 2003, the multilingual University of Luxembourg has already positioned itself as one of the leading academic institutes in the world for international study. Students may pursue courses and degrees in more than 10 Bachelor’s fields and 20 Master’s, with a possibility to carry on with a PhD in many disciplines. International flair is part of day-to-day life at the University of Luxembourg, as it has become a multicultural melting pot with nearly 5,000 students from nearly 100 countries. For students wanting a truly international experience in the heart of Europe, this is it.

International University Institute of Luxembourg (IUIL). This university is known for having close links to top European institutes. It implements vocational trainings and research and development projects with real-world companies and institutions. The university measures itself on the quality of jobs that graduates are able to land, and how quickly they find a job related to their degree. Anyone who wants to combine classroom learning with impressive real-world experience should check out this university.

Sacred Heart University in Luxembourg. This is the European campus of the John F. Welch College of Business at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. Anyone wishing to pursue an MBA abroad should strongly consider the program here. Taught in English, it typically includes foreign students from around the world and offers several short-term courses throughout the year, including a two-week intensive program. Undergrads can choose from a selection of business and humanities courses.

Global Learning Semesters has a stop in Luxembourg during its 12-country traveling semester. Students visit as many as 25 European cities, all in one mind-blowing semester. This is an experience that really plunges students firsthand into living, traveling, eating, sleeping, speaking and breathing Europe.

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