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At a glance

Living index rating
Very expensive
Monthly rent
€500 – €800 in student housing; private rooms €800 – €1,200
Monthly food
€300 – €450
Other monthly expenses
€150 – €300 (free public transport; phone, insurance, personal)
Visa processing time
About 1 – 3 months
Family allowed for students
No

Visa requirements

  • Temporary authorisation to stay as a student from the Ministry's Immigration Directorate, requested before travelling, then a D visa if needed and a residence permit after arrival
  • Admission to a full-time course at the University of Luxembourg or another accredited institution
  • Proof of funds: roughly €1,400 – €1,700 a month (linked to 80% of the social inclusion income), plus tuition
  • Health insurance, accommodation and a criminal record certificate; residence permit fee about €80
  • Work up to 15 hours a week in term and 40 in holidays; first-year bachelor's students can't work

Work permit after studies

  • Non-renewable residence permit for up to 9 months after graduating to look for a job or start a business
  • With a job, switch to a salaried worker permit or EU Blue Card

Citizenship route

  • Long-term residence after 5 years of legal residence (only half of study time counts)
  • Nationality by naturalisation after 5 years of legal residence, with a Luxembourgish language test and a citizenship course or exam; dual nationality is allowed

Family details

  • Students generally can't bring family members on family reunification
  • Family members can visit on Schengen visas; researchers have different rules

Universities in Luxembourg

This guide is for general information. Visa and immigration rules change often, so always check the official government website before you apply. Last updated 6 October 2026.