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Studying in Luxembourg

Tuition, living costs, visas and how to apply, from the European Commission's official profile — with student numbers from Eurostat and the Erasmus Mundus master's you can take here.

At a glance

Tuition · EU/EEA students

Not stated separately

Tuition · non-EU/EEA students

Not stated separately

Fees — more detail

Around €400 a semester for most programmes at the University of Luxembourg, the country's main institution.

Living costs

At least about €1,500 a month

Erasmus Mundus master's

3 joint programmes with a university here

CollegeMatcher note: The yearly figure used for sorting is two semesters at €400.

Students in Luxembourg

Tertiary students · 2024

8,364

From abroad · 2024

4,30551.5% of all students

Of whom from the EU · 2024

2,61960.8% of students from abroad

Largest countries of origin: France (910), Germany (481), Belgium (359), Italy (259), India (137).

“From abroad” means degree-mobile students — enrolled for a whole degree, having gained their previous qualification in another country. Exchange students on Erasmus aren't counted.

Tertiary students by year
201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
6,6176,7886,8966,9547,0587,0437,1027,4447,6657,7367,9758,364

Tuition fees and living costs

Luxembourg has a small higher education system, with the main institution being the University of Luxembourg. Tuition fees are relatively low compared to many other European countries.

At the University of Luxembourg:

  • fees are around €400 per semester for most programmes, but may vary
  • living costs are high compared to other EU countries
  • estimated minimum budget for living costs is around €1,500 per month

Get a breakdown of costs

Visa requirements

Visa and residence requirements depend on your nationality.

EU/EEA students

  • do not need a visa
  • must register their residence if staying longer than 90 days

Non-EU students

  • must apply for a residence permit for study purposes
  • may need a visa before entering Luxembourg
  • application is usually made through a Luxembourg embassy or consulate
  • required documents typically include:
    • proof of admission to a higher education institution
    • proof of financial means
    • health insurance
    • proof of accommodation

Entry visa for third-country nationals

Higher education system

Luxembourg has a small but international higher education system. The main institution is the University of Luxembourg.

Study programmes are often multilingual (English, French and German).

The system follows the Bologna structure:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree
  • Doctoral (PhD) programmes

There is a strong focus on international cooperation, and research and innovation.

Introduction to the higher education institutions

Application process

Application procedures are mainly handled by the University of Luxembourg.

Students apply directly to the university, and requirements depend on the programme.

General requirements include:

  • secondary school diploma or previous degree
  • language proficiency (depending on programme language)

Check your eligibility criteria for the University of Luxembourg

Scholarships

Several funding options are available for students. Financial support may include:

  • national student financial aid schemes
  • scholarships and grants offered by institutions

Eligibility depends on:

  • student status
  • residence conditions

Students should check directly with the university and national authorities.

Student life

Get tips on transport, housing, culture and more

Source: Study in Luxembourg - Tuition fees, visas, scholarships and student life, last updated 19 June 2026.

Erasmus Mundus master's with a university in Luxembourg

Joint master's taught by several universities in different countries, open to students from anywhere, with EU-funded scholarships on many of them.

Country guidance adapted from the European Commission’s Study in Europe country profiles, © European Union, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Condensed, restructured and combined with other data by CollegeMatcher.

Student numbers: Eurostat, tables educ_uoe_enrt01 (tertiary enrolment) and educ_uoe_mobs02 (degree-mobile students from abroad).

Programmes: the Erasmus Mundus Catalogue of the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA); partner institutions from the Erasmus+ Project Results Platform. © European Union, CC BY 4.0.

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