Tuition Fees and Cost of Living for Students in Luxembourg
By Muntasir • Published Mar 07, 2025 • Updated Sep 20, 2026 • Study Abroad, Study in Europe, Country & City Guides, Money & Budgeting
University of Luxembourg charges 400 euros a semester in your first year and 200 euros a semester after that, the same for EU and non-EU students. Budget 733 to 1,880 euros a month for living costs, with rent as the biggest cost and public transport free nationwide.
💶 Bachelor year 1: 400 EUR/semester, years 2-3: 200 EUR/semester
💶 Doctorate: 200 EUR/semester
🏠 University or city residence: 350-700 EUR/month
🏠 Private apartment: 800-1,600 EUR/month
🍽️ Food: 250-350 EUR/month
🩺 Student health insurance: around 33 EUR/month
⏱️ Public transport: free nationwide
What Uni.lu charges in registration fees
The University of Luxembourg funds itself mainly through state contributions, between 220 and 234 million euros a year from 2022 to 2025, which keeps registration fees low next to tuition in the UK, Ireland or the Netherlands, according to LuxToday .
| Level | Fee |
|---|---|
| Bachelor, year 1 (semesters 1-2) | 400 euros per semester |
| Bachelor, years 2-3 (semesters 3-6) | 200 euros per semester |
| Doctorate | 200 euros per semester |
These rates apply the same way to EU and non-EU students. Luxembourg does not run a separate international fee tier the way several neighboring countries do.
Monthly living costs
Total monthly costs for students in Luxembourg range from 733 to 1,880 euros, driven mostly by where you live, according to LuxToday .
| Category | Monthly range |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | 350-1,200 euros |
| Food | 250-350 euros |
| Health insurance | 33-130 euros |
| Transport | Free nationwide |
| Other expenses | 100-200 euros |
Housing drives the range. A room in a university or city residence costs 350 to 700 euros a month, while a private apartment runs 800 to 1,600 euros, again per LuxToday. Luxembourg ranks among Europe's most expensive housing markets, close behind Amsterdam, London and Swiss cities.
Why transport costs nothing
Luxembourg made public transport free for everyone in the country in 2020, covering trains, trams and buses. This removes one of the largest recurring costs students face in most other European cities and keeps commuting between Belval, Kirchberg and Luxembourg City cheap regardless of where you live.
Health insurance basics
Full-time students affiliate with Luxembourg's National Health Fund (CNS) once enrolled, covering most medical costs for a modest monthly contribution, which explains the low end of the 33-130 euro insurance range above. Non-EU students without cover in place during their first weeks should budget toward the higher end until their affiliation processes, and carry proof of insurance at all times, since Luxembourg checks it during the residence permit process.
Costs by city
Most Uni.lu teaching happens around Belval, in Esch-sur-Alzette, where rents sit lower than in Luxembourg City itself. Rooms near Belval-Université start from around 356 euros a month, and apartments from around 890 euros, based on current listings on Immotop . Luxembourg City centre and Kirchberg run higher, with one-bedroom apartments commonly between 1,200 and 1,800 euros a month.
Working while you study
Most students take on a part-time job to close the gap between their budget and their grant. International students in Luxembourg can work up to around 15 hours a week on average during academic months, according to LuxToday . Retail, hospitality and campus jobs around Belval and Luxembourg City are the most common options, and pay follows Luxembourg's minimum wage, one of the highest in the EU.
Private institutions cost more
If you study at a private institution instead of Uni.lu, such as Lunex University, the Luxembourg School of Business or Sacred Heart University Luxembourg, expect fees well above the public university's rates. These schools set their own tuition, so check each program page directly rather than assuming Uni.lu's registration fees apply.
One-time costs when you arrive
Add these to your first-semester budget. Non-EU students pay an 80 euro residence permit processing fee once they land, on top of any visa costs charged by Luxembourg's diplomatic mission in their home country, according to guichet.public.lu . Budget for a local SIM card, a bank account and basic furniture or bedding if your residence comes unfurnished, since some private rentals in Luxembourg rent bare walls only.
Financial aid that reduces your bill
Luxembourg's state financial aid program covers a share of your registration fee once you qualify: up to 3,800 euros a year, split evenly between a grant and a student loan, according to Studenteguide . A base grant and a mobility grant add on top of that to help cover living costs for eligible students. Read our guide to scholarships and financial aid in Luxembourg for the full breakdown of amounts and who qualifies.
Budgeting for your first months
Plan for extra costs when you arrive: a security deposit of around two months' rent, plus one month's rent set aside for the move itself. Health insurance registration and, for non-EU applicants, visa-related proof of funds add to your setup costs before your first grant payment lands, so build a buffer into your first semester budget.