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INSTITUTION TYPES & CREDENTIALS Types of higher education institutions: Université (University) Institut School leaving and higher education credentials: Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes secondaires Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes secondaires techniques Diplôme de Technicien Diplôme de Tecnicien Supérieur (BTS) Diplôme d'Université Diplôme de premier Cycle universitaire Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie (DUT) Bachelor Certificat d'Etudes Pédagogiques Diplôme d'Educateur Gradué Licence Diplôme d'Ingénieur Industriel Maîtrise Master Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures Spécialisées Doctorat STRUCTURE OF EDUCATION SYSTEM Pre-higher education: Duration of compulsory education: Age of entry: 4 Age of exit: 15 Structure of school system: Pre-Elementary Length of program in years: 2 Age level from: 4 to: 5 Primary Type of school providing this education:
Primary
Education Length of program in years: 6 Age level from: 6 to: 12 Complete Secondary Type of school providing this education:
Secondary
School (Lycée, Lycée Technique) Length of program in years: 3 Age level from: 12 to: 15 Complete Secondary Type of school providing this education:
Secondary
School (Lycée) Length of program in years: 4 Age level from: 15 to: 19 Certificate/diploma awarded: Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes secondaires Technical Type of school providing this education:
Technical
Secondary School Length of program in years: 7 Age level from: 12 to: 19 Certificate/diploma awarded: Diplôme de
Fin d'Etudes secondaires techniques, Diplôme de Technicien School education: Pre-elementary education lasts for two years. Primary
education lasts for six years. Secondary education is divided into general and
technical secondary, lasting seven years each. A Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes
secondaires is awarded at the end. Higher education: Since 2003, higher education in the Grand Duchy of
Luxembourg is offered at the University of Luxembourg in three faculties:
sciences/technology and communication; law/economics and finance;
arts/humanities and education sciences. Main laws/decrees governing higher
education: Decree: Law on the creation of the
University of Luxembourg Year: 2003 Concerns: Université Academic year: Classes from: Oct to: Jul Languages of instruction: French,
German Stages of studies: Non-university level post-secondary studies (technical/vocational type):
Non-university level: Training for the Brevet de Technicien supérieur (BTS)
is offered at two Lycées techniques. The BTS is a two-year training course in
the fields of Marketing, International Trade, Secretarial Studies, Accounting
and Management, and in Motion Pictures. University level studies: University level first stage: Bachelor: University level second stage: Master: Teacher education: Training of pre-primary and
primary/basic school teachers Pre-primary
and primary-school teachers are trained for three years at the University. Training of higher education teachers At State Institutions, university teachers are
appointed by the Minister for a limited period (5 years) on the recommendation
of the departmental and administrative Councils; the appointments are
renewable. Members of the academic staff are called: professeurs, chargés de
cours, chargés d'enseignement, according to the volume and relative importance
of the subject they teach, their responsibility in relation to the course of
study as well as their length of service. NATIONAL BODIES Administration & co-ordination: Responsible authorities: Ministère de la Culture, de l'Enseignement supérieur
et de la Recherche (Ministry of Culture, Higher Education and Research) Head: François Biltgen, Minister Administrative officer: Octavie Modert, Secrétaire d'Etat 20,
Montée de la Pétrusse Tel: +352 478 6619 Fax: +352 402 427 WWW: http://www.gouvernement.lu/ministeres/mini_culture.html Ministère de l'Education nationale et de la Formation
professionnelle (Ministry of Education and Vocational Training) Head: Mady Delvaux-Stehres, Minister 29, rue Aldringen Tel: +352 478 5151 Fax: +352 478 5110 ADMISSIONS TO HIGHER EDUCATION Admission to non university higher
education studies Name of secondary school credential required: Diplôme de
Technicien Name of secondary school credential required: Diplôme de
Fin d'Etudes secondaires Name of secondary school credential
required: Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes secondaires techniques Admission to university-level studies Name of secondary school credential
required: Diplôme de Technicien For entry to: Only for certain subjects Name of secondary school credential required: Diplôme de
Fin d'Etudes secondaires techniques Name of secondary school credential
required: Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes secondaires Foreign students admission Admission requirements: Foreign students
applying for admission to higher education institutions must hold a Secondary
School Leaving Certificate recognized by the Ministère de l'Education
nationale. Applications should be made to the individual institutions. Those
wishing to enrol at the Institut universitaire international must hold a
postgraduate degree in Law, Political Economics or Political Science. Entry regulations: A visa is
required for non-European Union students. Health requirements: A health
visa is required. Language requirements: A perfect
command of French and German is necessary. Application procedures: Application closing dates: For non-university level
(technical/vocational type) studies: Jun For university level studies: Jul Recognition of studies &
qualifications: Studies pursued in home country (System
of recognition/accreditation): In general, Academic Titles, Degrees and
Certificates awarded by foreign universities and other higher education
Institutions are recognized in Luxembourg by means of an official Certificate
(homologation) or according to the European directives. Studies pursued in foreign countries
(bodies dealing with recognition of foreign credentials): Commission d’homologation Head: Josiane Laures Ministère de la Culture, de l’Enseignement
supérieur et de la Recherche Tel: +352 478 5135 EMail: josiane.laures@mcesr.etat.lu Deals with credential recognition for
entry to: Profession Services provided & students dealt
with: Homologation in teaching, law, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine,
pharmacy. Commission des titres Head: Tania Thiltges Ministère de la Culture, de l’Enseignement
supérieur et de la Recherche Tel: +352 478 5134 EMail: tania.thiltges@mcesr.etat.lu Deals with credential recognition for
entry to: Profession Services provided & students dealt
with: For homologation of tertiary education diplomas Multilateral agreements concerning
recognition of foreign studies Name of agreement: Unesco
Convention On the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees Concerning
Higher Education in the States Belonging To the Europe Region Year of signature: 1979 References to further information on
foreign student admissions and recognition of studies Title: Guides pratiques pour études
à l'étranger Author: Centre de Documentation et d'Information sur
l'Enseignement supérieur Title: L'enseignement supérieur au
Luxembourg Publisher: Centre de Documentation et d'Information sur
l'Enseignement supérieur Title: Que faire après le lycée? Author: Centre de Documentation et
d'Information sur l'Enseignement supérieur STUDENT LIFE Main student services at national level CEDIES - Centre de Documentation et d'Information sur
l'Enseignement supérieur 211, route d'Esch Tel: +352 478 8650 Fax: +352 2619 0104 EMail: cedies@mcesr.etat.lu WWW: www.cedies.lu Category of services provided: Social and
welfare services; Academic and career counselling services; Special
services/Centre for foreign students National student associations and unions Association des Cercles des Etudiants luxembourgeois PO Box 63 EMail: contact@acel.lu WWW: www.acel.lu Association luxembourgeoise des Universitaires
catholiques (ALUC) 12 av. Marie-Thérèse Union nationale des Etudiants luxembourgeois (UNEL) PO Box 324 Health/social provisions Social security for home students: Yes Social security for foreign students: Yes Special student travel fares: By road: Yes By rail: Yes By air: Yes Available to foreign students: Yes Student expenses and financial aid Bodies providing information on student
financial aid: CEDIES - Service Aide Financière 211, route d’Esch Tel: +352 478-8650 Fax: +352 455 656 Deals with: Grants and
Loans Category of students: Home
students, foreign students. Publications on student services and
financial aid: Title: Que faire pour avoir une aide
financière de l'Etat pour les études supérieures? Publisher: Centre de
Documentation et d'Information sur l'Enseignement supérieur Year of publication: 2000 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION &
EXCHANGES Principal national bodies responsible
for dealing with international cooperation and exchanges in higher education: Ministère de la Culture, de l'Enseignement supérieur
et de la Recherche 20, montée de la Pétrusse Tel: +352 478 6619 Fax: +352 402 427 WWW: http://www.gouvernement.lu/ministeres/mini_culture.html Participation of country in multilateral
or bilateral higher education programmes Name of exchange programme: ERASMUS Name of exchange programme: TEMPUS GRADING SYSTEM Usual grading system in secondary school Full Description: A numerical
grading system from 0 to 20 is used. Highest on scale: 20 Pass/fail level: 10 Lowest on scale: 0 Main grading system used by higher
education institutions Full Description: A numerical
grading system from 0 to 20 is used by higher education institutions. Highest on scale: 20 Pass/fail level: 10 Lowest on scale: 0 NOTES ON HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM Data for academic year: 2004-2005 Source: Ministère de la Culture, de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, Luxemburg, 2001, updated from CEDIES Website, 2005 Copyright © IAU, World Higher Education Database (WHED) |
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