STUDYING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE BACHELOR’S, MASTER’S DEGREES AND PHD
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BROADENING HORIZONS AND SHAKING UP BORDERS Would you like to study abroad, develop a new specialisation, learn another language, discover a different culture or even add an international dimension to your course? Whether you hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, are interested in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in French or in English, or wish to start a doctorate, the University of Liège in Belgium can offer you a wide range of options. All academic disciplines are covered and combine research at the highest level with outstanding teaching. The teaching teams are committed to adapting their resources and methods to on-site or distance learning modes. The entire infrastructure made available to students is constantly evolving to meet their needs. Our university teaches nearly 27,000 students, almost 6,000 of whom are international students. They are looking forward to meeting you and sharing the ULiège experience with you! WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE 1
About ULiège Chart-Pie ULiège in some key words and figures User-graduate Why choose ULiège ? THIS IS ULIÈGE Find out all about the University of Liège in this two minutes video. 2
Arlon Liège Bruxelles Gembloux LIÈGE CITY CENTRE: HISTORICAL CAMPUS Located in the heart of the “Ardent City” and its fast-paced urban life, the Liège downtown campus is the historical part of ULiège. Its central administration as well as three of its Faculties are based here: Philosophy and Arts Architecture HEC Liège, the Management School of the University of Liège GEMBLOUX CAMPUS: OPEN-AIR LABORATORY Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech is a living laboratory with state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research. Situated in Gembloux city centre (Namur Province) but within a wooded park, the Faculty specialises in the fields of bioscience engineering, landscape management, agroecology and the foodstus of tomorrow. Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech ARLON ENVIRONMENT CAMPUS Located in the south of Belgium (Luxembourg Province), the Arlon campus is devoted entirely to the study of the environment. The University of Liège chose this spot for its Department of Environmental Sciences and Management, which attracts hundreds of students each year from all over the world. Department of Environmental Sciences and Management (Faculty of Sciences) LIÈGE SART TILMAN : THE GREEN CAMPUS Nesting in a haven of greenery on the heights of Liège, the Sart Tilman campus is a university centre at the cutting edge of progress. It houses most ULiège Faculties as well as a series of research facilities, a university hospital, a veterinary clinic, a psychology and speech therapy clinic and major sports facilities. Medicine Veterinary Medicine Sciences Applied Sciences Law, Political Science and Criminology Psychology, Speech Therapy and Educational Sciences Social Sciences 1 UNIVERSITY | 11 FACULTIES 3 CITIES | 4 CAMPUSES The University of Liège is the only comprehensive public university in the French-speaking part of Belgium. It has been rooted in the heart of Liège for 200 years and is currently deployed in 3 Walloon provinces, on 4 campuses bringing together 10 Faculties and 1 Management School. ABOUT ULIÈGE OUR TEACHING: BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREES RESEARCH AT ULIÈGE AND PHD PROGRAMMES BECOMING A STUDENT 3
39 Bachelor’s degrees 193 Master’s degrees 62Advanced Master’s degrees 68bilingual or full English 26 MOOCs 184 Certificates 11 Faculties Live THE ULIÈGE EXPERIENCE Training in All Fields of Study 26,641 students 3,459 teachers and researchers 2,108 members of support sta 97,900 ULiège graduates around the world A Dynamic and Committed Community YOUR FUTURE UNIVERSITY IN SOME KEY WORDS AND FIGURES Choosing a course of study means first of all reflecting about your interests, finding out about courses and exploring the available opportunities. It also means choosing a type of education, an institution, a town, a community and values. Choosing ULiège means opting for a university with over 200 years of history, which will do everything in its power to help you build your future and meet the challenges of tomorrow. It means living a new experience every day and joining an enthusiastic, committed and cosmopolitan community. 4
92 student associations 1 Cultural and Museum Centre 10 museums, collections, structures for knowledge sharing More than 2,000 possibilities to study abroad at 946 partner institutions Numerous international certifications & accreditations Member of the European University of Post-Industrial Cities (UNIC consortium) University Hospital Centre (CHU) University Veterinary Clinic (CVU) University Psychology and Speech Therapy Clinic (CPLU) Internationally renowned research centres GIGA, TERRA, FARAH… Remarkable equipment abroad Telescopes, oceanographic research station… One of the richest libraries in Europe Science Park Debates, conferences, scientific activities 60 sports more than 1 university theatre, 1 radio station, 2 cinema clubs, 1 choir, 2 orchestras, 1 photography club, 1 repair café, 1 bike workshop, 1 astronomy society, improv groups, etc. As well as... 24% foreign students 130 nationalities Cutting-edge Infrastructure An international University and Network A Fulfilling Environment ABOUT ULIÈGE OUR TEACHING: BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREES RESEARCH AT ULIÈGE AND PHD PROGRAMMES BECOMING A STUDENT 5
PROGRAMMES IN EVERY FIELD OF KNOWLEDGE By their very nature, comprehensive universities add substantial value to the academic and research environment, notably because they foster an interdisciplinary and cross-cutting approach. At ULiège, we can prepare philosophers to help guide progress in epigenetics, hone budding engineers’ managerial skills and nurture prospective financiers’ interest in ethics, for example. Drawing on the complementary expertise of our Faculties, we organise joint courses, particularly varied programmes, and courses resulting in joint degrees. ULiège’s range of study options, which are structured according to the 3-5-8 system, is one of the widest in French speaking Belgium (p p. 13-18). At ULiège, the opportunities to fulfil your potential are endless! All the more so since new programmes, including several offered in English or leading to dual degrees, are added every year. OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL FACILITIES • One of the finest heritage libraries in Europe, the largest in Belgium: millions of volumes available for consultation and accessible online • 3 medical facilities: a University Hospital, a University Veterinary Clinic and a University Psychology and Speech Therapy Clinic • Internationally renowned research centres and impressive equipment abroad (p p. 23) • 1 science park and more than 150 spin-offs created 1 2 | 5 REASONS to choose ULiège 6
A CHANCE TO GROW, IN A FLOURISHING ENVIRONMENT Liège is a city on a human scale that is located in a multilingual country and in close proximity to Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. It is conveniently located an hour’s drive from Brussels and boasts a history that goes back to the 6th century. The ‘Ardent City’ enjoys a cultural life that is growing year by year: exceptional museums, a large network of cinemas, concert halls, the Opera and internationally renowned theatres are just some of what it has to offer. Liège is also the second-largest French-speaking city in Belgium. It is the perfect place to learn French, and the University of Liège does all it can to introduce you to its language and culture. Daily life in Gembloux and Arlon is just as convivial and pleasant as it is in Liège! Student life at the University of Liège is truly ideal! Via its many sports groups, its theatre company, the 160 university clubs and student associations as well as many other options, you will always find a way to develop your talents. ULiège campuses are great places to work, live and relax, offering students optimal facilities that include housing, restaurants, libraries, etc. 3 ABOUT ULIÈGE OUR TEACHING: BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREES RESEARCH AT ULIÈGE AND PHD PROGRAMMES BECOMING A STUDENT There are many great things here, including some very beautiful places I had the pleasure to discover. I love the city’s cuisine, but what I like best are the people and the atmosphere. The people here are very friendly and kind and very supportive of my research. Most Liège residents speak English, which is very convenient. Anoop Nautiyal India – Post-doctoral fellow NANOCHEM Lab – Nanochemistry & Molecular Systems – Faculty of Sciences
A RECOGNISED UNIVERSITY Several ULiège programmes have obtained accreditations that formally grant not only international recognition of teaching quality but also of the support provided to students. This recognition places it among the Europe’s leading engineering and business schools and contributes to building up a wide network of institutional partners. HEC Liège, our Management School, is the only Belgian teaching institution to hold both the EQUIS and the AACSB accreditations. These accreditations are issued by independent international bodies at the end of a rigorous audit process conducted over several years. They reflect the commitment of ULiège’s Business School to educating and supporting its students while conducting research of the highest quality, maintaining close links with alumni and weaving solid ties with the business world. Our engineering and bioscience engineering programmes – respectively offered by the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech – have been awarded the EUR-ACE and CTI labels. Conferred by the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE), these labels provide recognition that programmes meet the highest European academic and professional standards and guarantee that students’ degrees will be immediately recognised throughout Europe. Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech is ISO-certified and is a member of the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI). The Faculty’s compliance with the ISO 9001 standard attests to its sustained and ongoing efforts to improve the quality of courses and the support offered to students as regards organisation, timetables, facilities and internships. The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) awarded its quality label to three international masters programmes in February 2022: Emerald, AMIS and AMIR. The University of Liège thus becomes the European university most involved in international masters courses having received the EIT label. The master’s programme in Translation offered by the ULiège Faculty of Philosophy and Arts is part of the European Master’s in Translation (EMT) Network established by the Directorate-General for Translation (DGT) at the European Commission. The EMT is a quality labeI awarded to higher education programmes that meet agreed professional standards and market demands. The sensible integration of new technologies combined with systematic connection to research has granted the ULiège MA in Translation a well deserved place among the EMT dynamic alliance of 81 institutions of higher education across Europe. 4 www.uliege.be/en/labels 8
THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING AT THE HEART OF OUR CONCERNS • Innovative and increasingly participatory pedagogy • Many tips for success before, during and after your training • A university engaged in an ongoing evaluation process that is responsive to the needs of society • 80% of students hired after 6 months of graduation, 53% within graduation month and 22% before graduation • The opportunity to develop your potential and make your career unique 5 | “At ULiège, the faculty staff is always there to help us succeed. Their doors are open, and they genuinely care about our progress.” “It’s appreciable how many support resources ULiège has. There’s always someone you can turn to for guidance or assistance.” “ULiège puts a strong emphasis to create programs that ensure students not only succeed academically but also grow as individuals.” “The buddy program at ULiège is useful for international students like me. My buddy was a fantastic guide, helping me adapt to my new surroundings and making me feel at home.” “ULiège has thought of everything when it comes to welcoming international students. From assistance and support for full-degree students to the Euraxess office for young researchers and the Erasmus office for exchange students, they’ve got it all covered.” ABOUT ULIÈGE OUR TEACHING: BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREES RESEARCH AT ULIÈGE AND PHD PROGRAMMES BECOMING A STUDENT
Our teaching Cogs Organisation of the study programmes SCROLL Programmes on offer Globe-Americas ULiège International Network 10
ORGANISATION of the study programmes 1st cycle YEAR 1 BACHELOR’S DEGREE 180 credits YEAR 2 YEAR 3 2nd cycle YEAR 1 Master’s degree 60 credits Master’s degree 120 credits of which 30 with a professional or research focus Master’s degree 180 credits Medicine & Veterinary Medicine YEAR 2 YEAR 3 Advanced Master’s degree 60 credits minimum Doctorate 180 credits of which 60 dedicated to doctoral training 3rd cycle CREDITS The study programmes are arranged into teaching units (“unités d’enseignement”, or UE). Each unit is assigned a number of credits that represent the workload involved (incl. attendance at class, study at home, practical assignments, tutorials and internships). A credit is the standard used within the European Credits Transfer System (ECTS). This international system was set up to facilitate student mobility within the European Higher Education Area. ACADEMIC YEAR Programmes are divided into academic years (or “blocks”) of 60 credits. In block 1 of the Bachelor’s programme, the curriculum is set for all students. Thereafter, the programme is based on the accumulation of credits, which involves a personalisation of each student’s study path. STUDY CYCLES University studies are organised in three cycles: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree and PhD/Doctorate. Most university careers involve two cycles, usually across five years of study. The University of Liège offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programmes in all academic fields: humanities, natural sciences, technology, engineering and life & health sciences. ABOUT ULIÈGE OUR TEACHING: BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREES RESEARCH AT ULIÈGE AND PHD PROGRAMMES BECOMING A STUDENT www.uliege.be/training GOOD TO KNOW 1 credit = 30 hours of work 1 year of study = 1 block = 60 credits 11
ORGANISATION des études Learning activites are spread out over the first two terms with the exception of certain assessments or vocational integration activities. ORGANISATION OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR The academic year is divided into three terms that each cover roughly four months. AUTUMN TERM SPRING TERM SUMMER TERM September February July Teaching activities Holidays Holidays study period Teaching activities Exam session Second exam session Exam session Teaching activities Holidays study period Holidays October March August November April September December May January June Study period Teaching activities Holidays 12
DISCOVER OUR PROGRAMMES • Bachelor’s degrees, mostly taught in French, though some programmes are bilingual or trilingual. p p. 14 • Master’s degrees and Erasmus Mundus programmes taught entirely in English. p p. 15 • Master’s degrees taught in French or in French and English through bilingual programmes. p pp. 16-17 • Advanced Master’s degrees taught entirely in English. p p.18 • Advanced Master’s degrees taught in French or in French and English through bilingual programmes. pp. 18 PICTOGRAM KEY Please refer to the key below for an explanation of the pictograms BOOK DEGREE TYPE: BACHELOR’S, MASTER’S OR ADVANCED MASTER’S For the 120-credit Master’s, students must choose a specialization (30 credits out of 120): • Research focus (RF) : Prepares for scientific research. • Professional focus (PF) : Prepares for a professional field of expertise. Globe TEACHING LANGUAGE FR : French — EN : English — FR/EN : bilingual In addition to the general academic requirements, there are specific language requirements. • Programmes taught only in French: B2 level in French. • Bilingual programmes: B2 level in French and B2 level in English (or in some cases, Dutch or German), as courses are taught in both languages. • Programmes taught entirely in English: B2 level in English, with no minimum requirement for French. JOINT OR DOUBLE DEGREES OFFERED IN THE PROGRAMME Joint degrees or double degrees refer to programmes which are co-organised by two or more different institutions. pp. 19 CHECK indicates that a double degree is possible. CHECK-CIRCLE indicates that the double degree is mandatory. indicates that a joint degree is offered with other Belgian higher education institutions. indicates that a double degree is offered with non-Belgian higher education institutions. The University of Liège is a francophone university, and most programmes are taught in French. However, a growing number of master’s programmes are taught in English or are bilingual programmes. PROGRAMMES on offer ABOUT ULIÈGE OUR TEACHING: BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREES RESEARCH AT ULIÈGE AND PHD PROGRAMMES BECOMING A STUDENT The training programme presented in this brochure is the one offered in 2024-2025. Updated programme is available on this page www.programmes.uliege.be/en. 13
BOOK Degree type Globe Teaching Language Joint and double degrees offered CHECK indicates that a double degree is possible. CHECK-CIRCLE indicates that the double degree is mandatory. i ndicates that a joint degree is offered with other Belgian higher education institutions. indicates that a double degree is offered with non-Belgian higher education institutions. PF = Professional focus RF = Research focus BOOK Globe FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY AND ARTS Philosophy FR - French and romance languages & literatures FR - Modern languages & literatures – General FR - Modern languages & literatures – German, Dutch and English FR - Ancient languages & literatures – Classics FR - Ancient and modern languages & literatures FR - Translation and interpreting FR - History FR - History of art & archaeology – General FR - History of art & archaeology – Musicology FR - Information & communication FR - FACULTY OF PSYCHOLOGY, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY AND EDUCATION SCIENCES Psychology and education – General FR - Psychology and education – Speech and language therapy (restricted access p p. 29) FR - FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE Architecture FR - HEC MANAGEMENT SCHOOL Economics & management FR or FR/EN or FR/DE or FR/EN/DE CHECK Business engineering FR - 1st CYCLE - BACHELORS (180 CREDITS)1 / Programmes taught in French or bilingual programmes 1A bachelor in Dental Hygiene expert is jointly organized with Haute École de la Province de Liège (coordinating institution) and a bachelor in Prevention, industrial safety and environment with Haute École Robert Schuman (coordinating institution). BOOK Globe FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES BSc in Engineering FR/EN CHECK BSc in Architectural engineering FR CHECK BSc in Computer science FR/EN - FACULTY OF LAW, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND CRIMINOLOGY Political sciences FR - Law FR or FR/NL or FR/EN CHECK or FACULTY OF GEMBLOUX AGRO-BIO TECH Bioscience engineering FR - Landscape architecture FR CHECK-CIRCLE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Human & social sciences FR - FACULTY OF SCIENCES Biology FR - Chemistry FR - Geography FR - Geology FR - Mathematics FR - Physics FR - FACULTY OF MEDICINE Medicine (restricted access p p. 29) FR - Dentistry (restricted access p p. 29) FR - Biomedicine FR - Pharmacy FR - Motor skills sciences FR - Physiotherapy and rehabilitation (restricted access p p. 29) FR - FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Veterinary medicine (restricted access p p. 29) FR - 14
ABOUT ULIÈGE OUR TEACHING: BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREES RESEARCH AT ULIÈGE AND PHD PROGRAMMES BECOMING A STUDENT 2 Some programme might be subject to a bridge programme, including courses taught in French. In this case, a B2 level in French is required. 3 60 credits Master’s degree (other Master’s degree on this list are offered in 120 credits) BOOK Globe FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES1 Computer science CHECK PF in Computer systems security EN PF in Intelligent systems EN Data Science – PF EN - Digital business, joint degree with the HEC Management School (specific requirements) EN CHECK-CIRCLE ERASMUS MUNDUS EMSHIP+: International Master in Advanced Design of Sustainable Ships and Offshore Structures EN CHECK-CIRCLE EMerald: Master’s programme in Georesources Engineering EN CHECK-CIRCLE AMIR: Master in Advanced Materials: Innovative Recycling EN CHECK-CIRCLE FACULTY OF LAW, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND CRIMINOLOGY Political sciences3, Option Global Politics & Political Affairs EN - FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Sociology, PF in Migration and Ethnic Studies EN CHECK FACULTY OF SCIENCES Space Sciences PF EN - RF EN - ERASMUS MUNDUS RePIC: MSc Redesigning post-industrial cities EN CHECK-CIRCLE MER2030 : European MSc in Marine Environment and Resources EN CHECK-CIRCLE ECT+ : European Master in Environmental Contamination and Toxicology EN CHECK-CIRCLE FAMEAIS : Functional Advanced Materials Engineering with Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability (Physics or Chemistry) EN CHECK-CIRCLE FACULTY OF MEDICINE Biomedicine - RF EN - ERASMUS MUNDUS EuroPubHealth+: European master in Public Health EN CHECK-CIRCLE FACULTY OF GEMBLOUX AGRO-BIO TECH ERASMUS MUNDUS Bioceb: European Master in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy EN CHECK-CIRCLE 2nd CYCLE – MASTERS (120 CREDITS) Full English programmes Or mainly taught in English and in other foreign languages – no courses taught in French. BOOK Globe FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY AND ARTS Multilingual communication - PF in Digital Media Education EN - HEC MANAGEMENT SCHOOL Economics CHECK RF EN PF in Economic analysis and policy EN PF in Macroeconomics and finance EN Management Sciences CHECK PF in Banking and asset management EN PF in Financial Analysis and Audit EN PF in International strategic marketing EN PF in Intrapreneurship and Management of Innovation Projects (specific requirements) EN PF in Global Supply Chain Management EN PF in MBA (specific requirements, specific schedule) EN - Business engineering CHECK PF in Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics EN PF in Financial Engineering EN PF in Sustainable Performance Management EN PF in Intrapreneurship and Management of Innovation Projects (specific requirements) EN Digital business, joint degree with the Faculty of Applied Sciences (specific requirements) EN CHECK-CIRCLE ERASMUS MUNDUS EMMIE : Erasmus Mundus Master in Impact Entrepreneurship EN CHECK-CIRCLE FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES2 Physical Engineering - RF EN CHECK Electrical Engineering CHECK PF in Electronic systems & devices EN PF in Neuromorphic engineering EN Energy Engineering CHECK PF in Energy conversion EN PF in Energy networks EN Aerospace engineering CHECK PF in Aerospace engineering EN Biomedical engineering - PF EN CHECK Computer science and engineering CHECK PF in Computer systems security EN PF in Intelligent systems EN Data science and engineering - PF EN CHECK 15
BOOK Globe FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY AND ARTS Communication PF in Publishing and the book trade FR - PF in Cultural mediation and relation to audiences FR - Journalism - PF in Multimedia investigation FR - Multilingual communication PF in Corporate and Nonprofit Communication FR - PF in Political and International Organization Communication FR - PF in Language and culture FR - PF in Digital Media Education FR/EN - Performing arts - PF in Cinema and performing arts FR - Performing arts - International master’s - RF FR - FACULTY OF PSYCHOLOGY, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY AND EDUCATION SCIENCES Psychology - PF FR - Speech and language therapy - PF FR - Education sciences - PF FR - Clinical orthopedagogy - PF FR CHECK-CIRCLE Enrolment at UMONS FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE Architecture - PF in Architecture & urban planning FR - HEC MANAGEMENT SCHOOL Economics* FR/EN - Management* FR/EN - PF in Social Enterprise Management and Transition FR/EN - PF in Management of Organisations and Social Dynamics FR/EN - Industrial and Business Engineering (specific requirements) FR/EN CHECK-CIRCLE Management – Evening class – PF in General management FR/EN - Sales Management – Work-study programme - PF FR/EN - FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Mining and geological engineering CHECK PF in Mineral resources and recycling FR/EN - PF in Environmental and geological engineering FR/EN - Chemical and materials engineering - PF in chemical engineering FR/EN CHECK Mechanical engineering CHECK PF in Sustainable automotive engineering FR/EN PF in Mechatronics FR/EN PF in Materials and manufacturing FR/EN Civil engineering CHECK PF in Civil engineering FR/EN PF in Urban and environmental engineering FR/EN 2nd CYCLE – MASTERS (120 CREDITS) / Programmes taught in French or bilingual programmes BOOK Globe FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY AND ARTS Philosophy * FR - RF FR - PF in Analysis and creation of critical knowledge FR - French and romance languages & literatures – General* FR - RF FR - PF in Analysis and creation of critical knowledge FR - PF in Publishing and the book trade FR - PF in French as a foreign language FR - French and romance languages & literatures – French as a foreign language – PF FR - Modern languages & literatures – General* FR - RF FR - PF in Translation FR - PF in Oriental studies, focus on China and Japan FR - Modern languages & literatures – German, Dutch and English* FR - RF FR - PF in Translation FR - Ancient languages & literatures – Classics* FR - RF FR - Ancient languages & literatures – Oriental studies* FR - RF FR - PF in Oriental studies, focus on China and Japan FR - Ancient and modern languages & literatures* FR - RF FR - PF in Publishing and the book trade FR - Linguistics RF FR - PF in Quantitative and statistical analysis of textual data FR - PF in Word processing and analysis of textual data FR CHECK-CIRCLE Translation - PF FR - Interpreting – PF in Conference interpretation FR - History* FR - RF FR - PF in Digital communication of historical knowledge (as of 2025) FR - History of art & archaeology – General* FR - RF FR - PF in Museology FR - History of art & archaeology – Musicology* - RF FR - History of art & archaeology – Archaeometry - RF FR - Information & communication** FR - * This programme is also offered in 60 credits **This programme is only offered in 60 credits 16
BOOK Globe FACULTY OF SCIENCES Oceanography RF FR/EN - PF in Integrated management of aquatic resources and aquaculture FR/EN - Chemistry - RF FR/EN Environmental management sciences - PF FR CHECK Geography – Global change - PF FR/EN Geography – Geomatics PF in Surveying FR/EN - PF in Geodata expert FR/EN - Geology - RF FR - Mathematics - RF FR - Physics RF FR - PF in Medical radiophysics FR - Space sciences PF FR/EN - RF FR/EN - Urban planning and territorial development - PF in Post-industrial and rurban territories FR/EN - FACULTY OF MEDICINE Medicine - PF (180 credits) FR - Dentistry - PF FR - Biomedicine RF FR/EN - PF in Quality assurance FR - PF in Clinical research FR/EN CHECK-CIRCLE Enrolment at UNamur PF in Biomedical data management FR/EN CHECK-CIRCLE Pharmacy RF FR - PF in Officinal practice and community pharmacy management FR - PF in Conception and development of medicine - bioanalysis FR - Motor skills sciences - General RF FR - PF in Sports physiotherapy FR - Physiotherapy and rehabilitation** FR - Public health PF in Critical patient care FR - PF in Specialised practitioner in public health FR - Nursing - PF FR CHECK-CIRCLE FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Veterinary medicine – PF (180 credits) FR - BOOK Globe FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Architectural engineering CHECK PF in Architectural and urban engineering FR/EN PF in Urban and environmental engineering FR/EN FACULTY OF LAW, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND CRIMINOLOGY Political sciences**, General FR/EN - Political sciences PF in International relations FR/EN - PF in European policies FR/EN - PF in European policies: Euro-Mediterranean relations FR/EN CHECK-CIRCLE PF in Public administration FR - PF in Science, technology and society FR/EN CHECK-CIRCLE Law PF in Private law FR - PF in Public law FR - PF in Economic and social law FR - Criminology RF FR - PF in Criminal organisations and Crime analysis FR - PF in Interpersonal criminology FR - FACULTY OF GEMBLOUX AGRO-BIO TECH Bioscience engineering – Forest and nature management - PF FR/EN CHECK Bioscience engineering – Environmental sciences and technologies - PF FR/EN CHECK Bioscience engineering – Chemistry and bioindustries - PF FR/EN CHECK Bioscience engineering – Agricultural sciences - PF FR/EN CHECK Food innovation and conception management - PF FR/EN CHECK-CIRCLE Agroecology - PF FR CHECK Landscape architecture - PF FR CHECK-CIRCLE CHECK FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Sociology and Anthropology** FR - Sociology - RF FR - Anthropology - RF FR - Labour sciences (evening lessons) ** FR - Labour sciences - RF FR - Human resources management - PF in Human resources policy and management FR - Population and development sciences - PF in NorthSouth cooperation FR - Engineering of conflict prevention and management FR CHECK-CIRCLE Enrolment at HEPL FACULTY OF SCIENCES Biochemistry and molecular and cell biology - RF FR - Bioinformatics and modelling – RF FR/EN - Biology of organisms and ecology RF FR - PF in Conservation biology: biodiversity and management FR - PF in Integrated management of aquatic resources and aquaculture FR - ABOUT ULIÈGE OUR TEACHING: BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREES RESEARCH AT ULIÈGE AND PHD PROGRAMMES BECOMING A STUDENT 17
BOOK Globe FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Gender studies FR CHECK-CIRCLE FACULTY OF SCIENCES Risk and disaster management in the Anthropocene Era FR - Water-Energy-Food Nexus FR CHECK-CIRCLE Enrolment at UCLouvain Nanotechnology FR/ EN CHECK-CIRCLE Enrolment at UCLouvain FACULTY OF MEDICINE Medicine specialisations (60 to 360 credits) FR - Dentistry specialisations (60 to 240 credits) FR - Clinical biology (300 credits) FR - Hospital pharmacy (180 credits) FR - Industrial pharmacy (60 credits) FR - Dermopharmacy and cosmetology FR CHECK-CIRCLE Enrolment at ULB FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Veterinary Sciences: Clinical internship (pet, equid, ruminants, zoological medicine) FR - Integrated Health Risk Management FR - Management of Food Chain Safety FR - ADVANCED MASTERS (60 CREDITS) Full English programmes Or mainly taught in English and in other foreign languages – no courses taught in French. ADVANCED MASTERS (60 CREDITS minimum) / Programmes taught in French or bilingual programmes BOOK Globe FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Nuclear engineering EN CHECK-CIRCLE Enrolment at ULB BOOK Globe FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY AND ARTS Political Philosophy and theory FR CHECK-CIRCLE Enrolment at ULB FACULTY OF PSYCHOLOGY, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY AND EDUCATION SCIENCES Risk management and professional well-being FR - University and higher education pedagogy FR - FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE Heritage Conservation and restoration FR CHECK-CIRCLE Enrolment at UCLouvain HEC MANAGEMENT SCHOOL Financial risk management FR/EN - Social Economy FR CHECK-CIRCLE Entrepreneurship FR - FACULTY OF LAW, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND CRIMINOLOGY European law, intellectual property and competition law FR/EN - Tax law FR - Public notary law FR - Children’s Rights : Interdisciplinary Approach FR CHECK-CIRCLE www.programmes.uliege.be/en GOOD TO KNOW How to learn French Some specific programmes are on offer : • Summer : one week intensive programme – usually around Sept 10th • Evening lessons during the academic year (2*2 hours/week – from A1 to C1)- starting mid September • Online courses – 2 hours/week + specific module – starting in October How to become a teacher We also offer specific programmes for future teachers in the francophone region of Belgium. www.uliege.be/enseigner-secondaire 18
INTERNATIONAL NETWORK Mobility programmes are an integral part of every academic path, whether they be for students, faculties or academic and administrative staff. They can take many forms and are possible at several stages of a person’s university career. They are supported by an extensive network of prestigious partners and contribute decisively to the employability of all future graduates! STUDYING ABROAD A study abroad mobility is an academic stay of one or two semesters (5 or 10 months). Students take a set of courses that will be part of their study programme at ULiège and take the exams at the host university to validate the credits. Depending on the field of study, these stays generally take place in block 3 of the bachelor’s degree or in block 1 of the master’s degree. INTERNSHIPS Professional immersion period in Europe or outside Europe. Duration depending on the field of study. Internships generally take place in the second block of the Master’s programme and can under specific conditions be financed by the European Erasmus programme. JOINT DEGREES A joint degree agreement allows students to spend one year at ULiège and one year at a partner university. At the end of these two years, the student obtains either two diplomas, issued by each of the two partner universities, or a joint diploma signed by the two institutions. At ULiège, more than 150 agreements of this type are offered to students. A joint degree also refers to programmes which are co-organised by two or more different institutions in the same country. ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTER Prestigious programmes covered by agreements signed by several institutions in Europe and around the world. 24-month programmes in at least two different universities. The stay abroad can last 12 to 18 months. The University of Liège coordinates or participates in 11 Erasmus Mundus programmes covering 5 different fields. All Erasmus Mundus programmes are listed in the table on p p.15. www.international.uliege.be ABOUT ULIÈGE OUR TEACHING: BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREES RESEARCH AT ULIÈGE AND PHD PROGRAMMES BECOMING A STUDENT 19
: A EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY FOR ALL ULiège is part of the UNIC alliance. This European University gathers universities located in post- industrial cities. The consortium provides a rich diversity of events and new offerings for students, researchers, and citizens across Europe: enhanced mobility through hybrid campuses and course offerings, PhD and other research programmes, micro-credentials, seminars and roundtables, and a focus on opportunities for knowledge exchange between universities and the cities they’re embedded in. In a very concrete way, UNIC offers students the opportunity to participate in virtual Open Courses. Each course is ECTS accredited, and together they cover vast ground from health and wellbeing to diversity and inclusion. UNIC also offers online language and information modules that provide an introduction to each university, city, and official university language across the whole alliance. That includes Basque, Croatian, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Irish, Spanish, Polish and Turkish! In September 2023, the alliance also launched an Erasmus Mundus master’s degree organised by 8 universities, called RePIC for «Redesigning the Post-Industrial City», offering the possibility to spend 4 semesters in 4 different cities. Learn more about the opportunities within UNIC for students, researchers, professors, staff, and citizens. www.unic.eu UNIGR: A CROSS-BORDER COLLABORATION ULiège is also a member of the University of the Greater Region (UniGR), a network of seven universities (the University of Kaiserslautern, the University of Liège, the University of Lorraine, the University of Luxembourg, Saarland University, Trier University and htw saar as associated partner) which are located on the cross-border area of the Greater Region. UniGR is committed to developing “border-free” training and research by improving and facilitating mobility for students, PhD students, lecturers and researchers from its partner universities; by supporting cross-border cooperation through the development of networks and expertise; and by promoting the visibility of cross- border initiatives in universities. The aim is to foster a “cross-border culture” within the partner universities through the efforts of the various networks associated with the confederation. UniGR aims to achieve excellence in research and teaching by prioritising visibility and international competitiveness as well as the development strategy of the Greater Region. www.uni-gr.eu 20
Research and PhD programmes Cogs Research and innovation at ULiège USER-GRADUATE Starting a doctorate at ULiège 21
www.research.uliege.be RESEARCH AND INNOVATION The University of Liège fosters and promotes excellent multidisciplinary research directly in line with teaching, both on its Belgium campuses and abroad at research centres based in Europe and beyond. Your life as a researcher or a PhD candidate at ULiège will match your creativity and passion! Anchored in networks of excellence, the University of Liège develops and promotes cutting-edge, international, multidisciplinary research directly linked to its teaching. For more than ten years, the University of Liège has played a crucial role in the Open Access movement both nationally and internationally, thanks in particular to its solid institutional policy. ULiège stimulates innovation and supports the exchange dynamics with and between all possible stakeholders. In particular, ULiège participates in the Open Innovation movement by granting the business world and public operators access to its laboratories and the techniques developed there. An example in ethics and scientific integrity ULiège promotes quality research conducted by responsible researchers. ULiège encourages ethical practices and principles in the various research disciplines and the standards supported by national, sectoral and institutional codes of ethics (EURAXESS). These practices and principles are reaffirmed through its strategy for human resource management in research, recognized by the European Union. One world, one health As part of its approach to sustainability, the University of Liège wishes to structure and strengthen its contribution to international efforts to prevent and prepare for health challenges, in line with the One Health concept. By addressing jointly human, animal, plant and ecosystem health issues, the One Health concept invites all scientific disciplines to collaborate with each other and other societal players. The University of Liège wishes to capitalize on its strengths and multiple collaborations, internal, local, national and international, in its research, teaching and community service activities to make the most of our expertise and contribute to sustainable well-being. • More than 3,500 researchers are engaged in top-level research at ULiège. • Nearly 2000 agreements, representing a budget of 270 Mi€, are opening the way to new advances in every academic field. • ULiège has generated the creation of more than 150 spin-offs. Since its creation, the University of Liège has been firmly embedded in a dense network of international relations and cooperation in all scientific and educational fields. ULiège is part of several international structures. It has an extensive global network of graduates and offers its students, researchers and staff a wide range of mobility opportunities. 22
ABOUT ULIÈGE OUR TEACHING: BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREES RESEARCH AT ULIÈGE AND PHD PROGRAMMES BECOMING A STUDENT FOCUS ON... ULiège research centres in Belgium • GIGA – Our interdisciplinary centre for biomedical research evolving around 4 main axes : cancer, cardiovascular diseases, immunity, inflammation and infection and neurosciences. • TERRA – Belgium’s only interdisciplinary teaching and research centre in bioengineering – agrifood, agriculture, biotechnology, environment and forestry. • CSL – The Centre Spatial de Liège, a research centre dedicated to space instrumentation, which notably houses environmental test facilities used by the European Space Agency (ESA), the space industry and regional firms. • STAR Institute – A centre that conducts cutting-edge research focused on planetology, stellar physics, extragalactic astrophysics and particles, and instrumentation. • FARAH – Research unit, which promotes fundamental and applied research in veterinary science to achieve integrated health as defined in the “One Health” concept. ULiège research stations around the world • STARESO – The Submarine and Oceanographic Research Station in Calvi, Corsica is a reference site in the Mediterranean sea because of the low impact of anthropic pressure. • TRAPPIST telescopes – Two robotic telescopes used for the detection and study of exoplanets and comets, to advance the understanding of our planetary system — respectively hosted at ESO’s La Silla observatory in Chile and at the Oukaimeden observatory in Morocco • SPECULOOS – Observatory Search for Planets Eclipsing Ultra Cool Stars Project directed by the University of Liège in partnership with, notably, the University of Cambridge, MIT and the University of Bern, based on a network of telescopes across the Northern Hemisphere (Tenerife) and Southern Hemisphere (Chile), dedicated to the discovery and exploration of exoplanets. • ... and also the GIRPAS (Infrared Group of Atmospheric and Solar Physics), one of several labs housed at the JUNGFRAUJOCH, an astronomical observatory located in the Swiss Alps - one of the highest in the world.
STARTING A DOCTORATE A Doctorate is an outstanding opportunity to develop expertise and start a research career. More than 2,300 doctoral theses, in every field, are currently under way at the University of Liège. Encompassing activities as varied as experiments and project management, international exposure, seminars and scientific publications along with the latest developments in the state of the art, each doctoral candidate’s path is unique, innovative and exciting. The University of Liège is committed to enabling each doctoral candidate to prepare his or her thesis under the best possible conditions, which it has formally undertaken to do by signing the European Charter for Researchers. We provide our doctoral candidates with comprehensive support, including mobility funding, supervision, doctoral schools, cross-disciplinary training and research advice. WHAT IS A DOCTORATE? A doctorate is a 3rd cycle degree conferred by institutions of higher education in Belgium after presenting a thesis defense in public. This major research project usually lasts 3 years at least (180 credits). PhD holders are highly valued on the job market, including abroad, for the transferable skills they have gained during their degree. A doctoral degree entails 3 main steps 1. The doctoral training (60 credits), which gives a high scientific and professional qualification and highlights the skills acquired during the thesis and results in a «research training certificate». 2. The writing of a personal and original work based on the research results that the PhD student has conducted alone or within a team. The thesis may take the form of a dissertation, an essay showing the coherence of a set of scientific publications, or a collection of scientific articles. 3. A public presentation of the doctoral work highlighting its qualities, its originality, as well as the candidate’s capacity for scientific popularisation GOOD TO KNOW • Knowledge of French is not necessary to begin a doctorate at ULiège. • ULiège has been awarded the HR Excellence in Research, which recognises the quality of its support, information and working conditions for Belgian and international researchers. • Common sources of funding are found in assistantship programs, grants from the FNRS and associated funds such as FRIA and FRESH or from professor’s own research projects. • The ULiège PhD House is a place dedicated to PhD candidates, it brings them together for training, co-working, networking... • Another valuable resource at ULiege is the doctoral candidates’ network, the ReD www.red.uliege.be PPPC - Preparatory PhD Project Certificate Students interested in a Doctorate may also apply for a 12-week preliminary programme in order to refine their approach and their project before starting the doctoral programme itself. Courses leading to a university certificate are offered in English (PPPC) and in French (CUPPD), in the autumn and spring terms. www.recherche.uliege/en/pppc www.uliege.be/en/phd 24
Becoming a student university Life at ULiège life-ring Getting support BALLOT Enrolment 25
LIFE at ULiège FINDING ACCOMMODATION In Liège The rental period for rooms in residence on the Sart Tilman campus covers the 12 months of the academic year. The residence is managed by a private company, UKot Liège. In Belgium, individual student rooms are known as “kots”. There are over 7,000 in the city as well as around the Sart Tilman campus that you can rent through a private landlord. Prices are reasonable and there is a wide variety of options. Other types of accommodation such as studio apartments, flats or small houses can also be rented at affordable prices. In Arlon There are several options for accommodation in Arlon, on the Environment Campus and across the surrounding region - such as shared houses in the town. In Gembloux The University buildings as well as most of the accommodation are very close together, making it easy to get around without a vehicle. There are two types of accommodation: at the University or in town with a private landlord. www.uliege.be/accommodation turkey Food ~€15/day WAREHOUSE-ALT Accommodation (average) €270 to €500/month BUS P ublic transportation : public network in and around Liège €12/year for students between 18 and 24 yo. Laptop-code Internet connection at home €30/month Pencil-ruler Books & educational material €350 to €550/year (according to programmes) RACQUET Sports Sports €35 to €70/year LIVING EXPENSES The breakdown of living expenses is intended as a guide, as your expenses will differ depending on your lifestyle and how you decide to spend your leisure time. STUDYING AT ULIÈGE ALSO MEANS SHARING YOUR CULTURE! TAKE A LOOK AT THE FIRST EDITION OF THE FESTIVAL OF CULTURES 26
ABOUT ULIÈGE OUR TEACHING: BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREES RESEARCH AT ULIÈGE AND PHD PROGRAMMES BECOMING A STUDENT STUDENTS FROM ABROAD A variety of services are available to help students succeed. This support includes practical assistance for international students, from their initial visa application to the awarding of the degree. ULiège attaches prime importance to welcoming and integrating students from abroad. A buddy programme, meet-ups and themed visits – everything is done to make newcomers to Belgium feel at home. www.international.uliege.be GETTING SUPPORT TIPS FOR SUCCESS BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER YOUR TRAINING At the University of Liege, we have many people dedicated to helping you succeed. They implement actions and measures that allow you obtain support adapted to each stage of your course, and particularly during the first year of your bachelor’s. Adapting your work method, building personal work tools, organising and planning your time, preparing for exams, reacting after an exam session, etc. are all topics that are the focus of group seminars, personal meetings or remote support throughout the course. www.uliege.be/succeed Special circumstances Arrow-Alt-Right Athletes, artists, entrepreneurs or commited and responsible Do you play a sport at a high level? Are you an artist? Or a student entrepreneur? Do you have important responsibilities in a ULiège body or a related association? The University of Liege has set up special statuses that allow you to combine your studies and your activity under the best possible conditions. Arrow-Alt-Right Students with disabilities Do you experience challenges linked to a sensory or motor disability, to a health problem (such as an illness, an accident or an operation), to psychological difficulties, diagnosed dyslexia, or similar issues? ULiège welcomes, accompanies and supports you so that you can successfully complete your university career. www.uliege.be/special-profiles
STEPS TOWARDS ADMISSION FOR ALL PROGRAMMES Qualifications required → CESS Belgian certificate of higher secondary education OR → EQUIVALENT DIPLOMA Recognition to be requested from the Wallonia-Brussels Federation prior to the beginning of the academic year, by July 15th – www.equivalences.cfwb.be OR → European Baccalaureate issued on behalf of the Board of Governors of the European Schools OR → International Baccalaureate (IB) | see www.ibo.org/about-the-ib OR → Successful jury assessment process including admissions test – within, ULiège www.uliege.be/en/eaes or within FWB www.enseignement.be/jurys – DAES Online registration Deadlines : • EU and assimilated students : from late June until September 30th • Non EU students : application to be submitted by March 31st • Exclamation-Triangle Specific deadlines for Erasmus Mundus programmes www.uliege.be/enrol Preparatory activities Throughout the year / in summer www.uliege.be/en/preparation Start of the academic year Mid September HOW TO APPLY FOR 1ST CYCLE BACHELOR’S PROGRAMMES ENROLMENT REGISTRATION FEES* Rv EU students : €835 – Plane Non-EU students : €2,505 *applicable in 2024-2025 28
ADDITIONAL STEPS FOR SOME PROGRAMMES MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY : COMPETITIVE ENTRANCE EXAM AND QUOTAS Competitive entrance exam → Organised once a year in Brussels by ARES : www.mesetudes.be/concoursmd → Exclamation-Triangle Registration closes several weeks before the examination → One session: late August → 15% quota for non-resident students → More info: www.facmed.uliege.be/admission Online registration Upon receipt of the certificate of equivalence and announcement of the results of the exam SPEECH THERAPY AND PHYSIOTHERAPY : QUOTAS Random draw → 30% quota for non-resident students → Applications for inclusion in the draw to be submitted online, according to the applicable procedure, usually in the second part of August www.uliege.be/limited-enrolment → Outcomes of the draw announced online in early September Online registration → Upon receipt of the certificate of equivalence and announcement of the results of the draw → NB: Online enrolment required within 1 week – www.uliege.be/enrol VETERINARY MEDICINE : QUOTAS AND COMPETITIVE EXAM AT THE END OF THE FIRST YEAR Random draw → 20% quota for non-resident students → Applications for inclusion in the draw to be submitted online, according to the applicable procedure, usually in the second part of August www.uliege.be/limited-enrolment → Outcomes of the draw announced online in early September Online registration → Upon receipt of the certificate of equivalence and announcement of the results of the draw → NB: Online enrolment required within 1 week – www.uliege.be/enrol Competitive exam at the end of block 1 Competitive examination at the end of block 1 of the 1st study cycle, organised in view of access restrictions for block 2. Admission limited to a set number of ULiège students, including 20% of non-resident students – www.fmv.uliege.be/admission CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING : ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Mathematics entrance examination → Two sessions organised by ULiège – www.fsa.uliege.be/admission → 1st session: early July – 2nd session: early September → Optional practice test (simulation): usually in April Online registration → Upon receipt of the certificate of equivalence and announcement of the results of the entrance examination – www.uliege.be/enrol www.uliege.be/enrol ABOUT ULIÈGE OUR TEACHING: BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREES RESEARCH AT ULIÈGE AND PHD PROGRAMMES BECOMING A STUDENT 29
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