Universities in Luxembourg
Luxembourg, officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is a landlockedcountry in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. As a representative democracy with a constitutional monarch, it is the world's only remaining grand duchy. Luxembourg is a developed country, with an advanced economy and the world's highest GDP (PPP) per capita, according to the World Bank. Reflecting its geographic position, Luxembourg's culture is a fusion of Romance and Germanic Europe, borrowing customs from each of the distinct traditions.
Nestled in the middle of Germany, France, and Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a small but very picturesque Western European country. Leading this last remaining grand duchy in the world is the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, responsible for all matters affecting the country’s population of 524,853 (October 2012). The duchy is small, only 998 square miles (2,586 square kilometers), but is quite a powerful force in the European Union and abroad.
Since its beginning as a fort in 963, Luxembourg has been home to some of the most notable names in European history - Bourbon, Hapsburg, Hohenzollern - and, over the centuries, has been associated by treaty or alliance with Prussia, The Netherlands, France, Belgium, and others as history unfolded. This rich history has left its mark on the native tongue; the three official languages are Luxembourgish, French, and German.
In today’s Europe, Luxembourg is a hub for the administration of the European Union (EU). It’s the home of the European Court of Auditors; the European Court of Justice; Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Communities; as well as several other offices governing the EU. As a rule, the EU Parliament meets in Strasbourg, France, headquarters of the Council of Europe, but the Secretariat of the European Parliament is based in Luxembourg.
Life in Luxembourg
Although land locked, Luxembourg is close enough to the sea to boast a mild oceanic climate that includes a rainy season at late summer.
Life in Luxembourg has been described as a model of modern society, thanks to its embrace of cultural diversity and high academic expectations. Immigrants accounted for about 37% of the nation’s population in 2000, with the largest immigrant population coming from Portugal. Large populations from Belgium, France, Germany, and Italy also call Luxembourg home. In 1995 and in 2007, Luxembourg was named the European Capital of Culture, making it the first city to earn that distinction twice.
Luxembourg enjoys a strong economy although the unemployment rate rose to 6.1 percent in 2012, a lingering result of the 2008 global economic crisis. Low inflation rates and great interest in innovative business approaches have helped stabilize the national economy, identified by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the second richest in the world, with a gross domestic product (GDP) at $80,119.
Health insurance, called social insurance in Luxembourg, is required by law for all students over the age of 18. Many foreign students come from countries that enjoy a Social Security agreement with Luxembourg in which Luxembourg honors the terms of coverage in place in the student’s home land. Students from nations not covered under a reciprocal agreement or under a family co-insurance policy must apply for Social Security affiliation; a school certificate and complete passport must accompany the application for coverage. Once the application is processed and accepted, there is no charge for coverage for any student under the age of 30.
A long-stay/resident visa is required of all foreign students wishing to study in Luxembourg. In addition to the standard documentation required of visa approval, the application for student visa must include a copy of admission records from the university.
Luxembourg, officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is a landlockedcountry in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. As a representative democracy with a constitutional monarch, it is the world's only remaining grand duchy. Luxembourg is a developed country, with an advanced economy and the world's highest GDP (PPP) per capita, according to the World Bank. Reflecting its geographic position, Luxembourg's culture is a fusion of Romance and Germanic Europe, borrowing customs from each of the distinct traditions.
Nestled in the middle of Germany, France, and Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a small but very picturesque Western European country. Leading this last remaining grand duchy in the world is the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, responsible for all matters affecting the country’s population of 524,853 (October 2012). The duchy is small, only 998 square miles (2,586 square kilometers), but is quite a powerful force in the European Union and abroad.
Since its beginning as a fort in 963, Luxembourg has been home to some of the most notable names in European history - Bourbon, Hapsburg, Hohenzollern - and, over the centuries, has been associated by treaty or alliance with Prussia, The Netherlands, France, Belgium, and others as history unfolded. This rich history has left its mark on the native tongue; the three official languages are Luxembourgish, French, and German.
In today’s Europe, Luxembourg is a hub for the administration of the European Union (EU). It’s the home of the European Court of Auditors; the European Court of Justice; Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Communities; as well as several other offices governing the EU. As a rule, the EU Parliament meets in Strasbourg, France, headquarters of the Council of Europe, but the Secretariat of the European Parliament is based in Luxembourg.
Life in Luxembourg
Although land locked, Luxembourg is close enough to the sea to boast a mild oceanic climate that includes a rainy season at late summer.
Life in Luxembourg has been described as a model of modern society, thanks to its embrace of cultural diversity and high academic expectations. Immigrants accounted for about 37% of the nation’s population in 2000, with the largest immigrant population coming from Portugal. Large populations from Belgium, France, Germany, and Italy also call Luxembourg home. In 1995 and in 2007, Luxembourg was named the European Capital of Culture, making it the first city to earn that distinction twice.
Luxembourg enjoys a strong economy although the unemployment rate rose to 6.1 percent in 2012, a lingering result of the 2008 global economic crisis. Low inflation rates and great interest in innovative business approaches have helped stabilize the national economy, identified by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the second richest in the world, with a gross domestic product (GDP) at $80,119.
Health insurance, called social insurance in Luxembourg, is required by law for all students over the age of 18. Many foreign students come from countries that enjoy a Social Security agreement with Luxembourg in which Luxembourg honors the terms of coverage in place in the student’s home land. Students from nations not covered under a reciprocal agreement or under a family co-insurance policy must apply for Social Security affiliation; a school certificate and complete passport must accompany the application for coverage. Once the application is processed and accepted, there is no charge for coverage for any student under the age of 30.
A long-stay/resident visa is required of all foreign students wishing to study in Luxembourg. In addition to the standard documentation required of visa approval, the application for student visa must include a copy of admission records from the university.
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