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I. LiègeI. Liège

II. The University of LiègeII. The University of Liège

III. A university open to the worldIII. A university open to the worldIV.IV. Structure of studies in French-Structure of studies in French- speaking Belgiumspeaking Belgium

V.V. Making the most of specialised Making the most of specialised andand

unique coursesunique courses VI. VI. Specific aid for internationalSpecific aid for international

studentsstudentsVII. VII. Culture, sport and student life at Culture, sport and student life at

ULgULgVIII. VIII. Admission proceduresAdmission procedures

I. I. Table of Table of contentscontents

I. LiègeI. Liège

A city in the heart of EuropeA city in the heart of Europe

A city in the heart of EuropeA city in the heart of Europe

A major Belgian city at the crossroads of 3 A major Belgian city at the crossroads of 3 communitiescommunities• a French-speaking citya French-speaking city• within easy reach of the Flemish and German-speaking within easy reach of the Flemish and German-speaking communitiescommunities An international city An international city • a mixed populationa mixed population• a city with a focus on interculturalitya city with a focus on interculturality

The European crossroads of economic, political and The European crossroads of economic, political and cultural lifecultural life• 30 minutes from Germany and Holland30 minutes from Germany and Holland• 60 minutes from Brussels and Luxembourg60 minutes from Brussels and Luxembourg• 2:15 from Paris2:15 from Paris• 3:30 from London3:30 from London

• 250 000 inhabitants – 250 000 inhabitants – 600 000 600 000 in the city and in the city and its surrounding areasits surrounding areas

• major citymajor city

• a « green » region a « green » region

A modern cityA modern city

A modern cityA modern city

• high-speed rail link high-speed rail link (Paris, Cologne, (Paris, Cologne, London)London)

• major motorway networkmajor motorway network

• easy urban mobilityeasy urban mobility

• airportairport

• e-administratione-administration

A thousand-year-old historical A thousand-year-old historical citycity

A thousand-year-old historical A thousand-year-old historical citycity

A thousand-year-old historical A thousand-year-old historical citycity

• 40 000 40 000 students in higher educationstudents in higher education

• hundreds of events every yearhundreds of events every year

• a lively student lifea lively student life

A student townA student town

• a dozen theatresa dozen theatres• 30 movie houses30 movie houses• opera, a philharmonic orchestraopera, a philharmonic orchestra• numerous concert hallsnumerous concert halls• international festivals for pop and rock music, electronic music international festivals for pop and rock music, electronic music and jazzand jazz• international presentations in the area of dance and modern international presentations in the area of dance and modern theatretheatre• … …

A city full of opportunitiesA city full of opportunities

Special tariffs Special tariffs for studentsfor students

A city full of A city full of opportunitiesopportunities

II. The University of LiègeII. The University of Liège

A school that has been in operation for 193 yearsA school that has been in operation for 193 years A public and pluralistic universityA public and pluralistic university Almost 20 000 students - 600 professors - 1700 Almost 20 000 students - 600 professors - 1700 assistants and assistants and researchers researchers 2000 staff members assigned full of part-time to 2000 staff members assigned full of part-time to helping studentshelping students find what they need at the Universityfind what they need at the University

9 Faculties, 1 Management School et 1 Institute9 Faculties, 1 Management School et 1 Institute 530 research team or units530 research team or units A scientific research park with 75 spin-offs companiesA scientific research park with 75 spin-offs companies in operationin operation

The University of Liège is:The University of Liège is:

50 computer rooms – 600 computers –50 computer rooms – 600 computers –

a WiFi-enabled campusa WiFi-enabled campus

One of the best university libraries in Europe One of the best university libraries in Europe

(more than 3.5 million volumes)(more than 3.5 million volumes)

A state of the art research equipment A state of the art research equipment

((University Hospital on the campus, particle University Hospital on the campus, particle

accelerator,accelerator,

Space Centre, Oceanographic Station, etcSpace Centre, Oceanographic Station, etc…)…)

The University of Liège is:The University of Liège is:

In the city centreIn the city centre

In the city centreIn the city centre

In the cityIn the city centrecentre

A 750-hectare campus at Sart-Tilman, on the A 750-hectare campus at Sart-Tilman, on the hills overlooking Liègehills overlooking Liège

At Sart TilmanAt Sart Tilman

At Sart TilmanAt Sart Tilman

At Sart TilmanAt Sart Tilman

III. A university open to the worldIII. A university open to the world

www.ulg.ac.be/internationalwww.ulg.ac.be/international

An university open to the worldAn university open to the world

Rewarded by the European commissionRewarded by the European commission

• ECTS & DS LabelECTS & DS Label

• only 13 European institutions have been awarded both only 13 European institutions have been awarded both labels labels

• criteria : an information package available on line, criteria : an information package available on line, welcomewelcome services for mobile students, a standardised diploma services for mobile students, a standardised diploma supplement assupplement as an aid to help international recognition. an aid to help international recognition.  

An university open to the worldAn university open to the world

Through its international policyThrough its international policy

• host universityhost university• active in development of co-operationactive in development of co-operation• upon the initiative of numerous internationalupon the initiative of numerous international networks networks • compulsory language coursescompulsory language courses • … …

Through its students Through its students

• 22 % foreign students from 97 countries 22 % foreign students from 97 countries • more than 500 ULg students a year on anmore than 500 ULg students a year on an exchange programme with 500 foreignexchange programme with 500 foreign students visiting the Universitystudents visiting the University

An university open to the worldAn university open to the world

Through its network of partnersThrough its network of partners

• 1200 opportunities to study abroad1200 opportunities to study abroad• 600 international partner institutions600 international partner institutions

Through its co-operations in EuropeThrough its co-operations in Europe

• Erasmus programme Erasmus programme • networks and close collaborations with neighbouring networks and close collaborations with neighbouring universitiesuniversities (Aachen, Maastricht, Metz, Nancy, Luxembourg, etc.)(Aachen, Maastricht, Metz, Nancy, Luxembourg, etc.) Through its strategic co-operations outside Through its strategic co-operations outside EuropeEurope

• North AmericaNorth America• South America (Chile, Ecuador, Brazil, Mexico)South America (Chile, Ecuador, Brazil, Mexico)• Asia (Vietnam, China)Asia (Vietnam, China)• Africa (Congo, South Africa)Africa (Congo, South Africa)

An university open to the worldAn university open to the world

Through scientific researchThrough scientific research

• 2500 researchers with 10 % mobile2500 researchers with 10 % mobile• more than 600 doctors living abroadmore than 600 doctors living abroad• 200 researchers who have gone abroad200 researchers who have gone abroad

An international curriculum at ULgAn international curriculum at ULg

A variety of exchange programmesA variety of exchange programmes

• Erasmus Erasmus • Erasmus Belgica Erasmus Belgica • Magellan CREPUQ networkMagellan CREPUQ network• LéonardoLéonardo

Mobility leading to a Mobility leading to a qualificationqualification

• TIME (engineers)TIME (engineers) • Erasmus Mundus – Master Erasmus Mundus – Master « Fame »« Fame » (Fonctionalized Advanced Materials(Fonctionalized Advanced Materials and Engineering)and Engineering)• Tempus project (geomatics)Tempus project (geomatics) • double doctoratedouble doctorate• … …

• financial aid financial aid

• language classes before language classes before going abroadgoing abroad

• on-site mentoring by aon-site mentoring by a former Erasmus studentformer Erasmus student

• intercultural preparationintercultural preparation

Student mobility assistance at ULgStudent mobility assistance at ULg

IV. IV. Structure of studies in French-Structure of studies in French- speaking Belgiumspeaking Belgium

CreditCredit = ECTS= ECTS 1 year = 60 credits1 year = 60 credits

120 credits120 credits Master (MA)Master (MA)

• european mastereuropean master

• international recognition international recognition

• accessible mobility accessible mobility programmesprogrammes

• allows access to allows access to complementarycomplementary masters and the 3rd cyclemasters and the 3rd cycle

• specialised masterspecialised master

• Veterinary Medicine : 180 Veterinary Medicine : 180 créditscrédits Medicine : 240 créditsMedicine : 240 crédits

MastersMasters

Teaching focusTeaching focus:: • to become a teacher of higher education to become a teacher of higher education in French-speaking in French-speaking

BelgiumBelgium

Different « focus »Different « focus »

Research focusResearch focus::• in-depth study of a particular subjectin-depth study of a particular subject • preparation for scientific research + general training as a researcherpreparation for scientific research + general training as a researcher

Professional focusProfessional focus:: • preparation for a professional specialisation in a particular disciplinepreparation for a professional specialisation in a particular discipline

Advanced MasterAdvanced Master

• Access to certain Access to certain professions orprofessions or specialisation in a very specialisation in a very preciseprecise domaindomain

• 60 credits minimum after a60 credits minimum after a master worth 120 creditsmaster worth 120 credits

PhDPhD

• includes includes PhD trainingPhD training linked tolinked to the specific competences the specific competences of theof the research teams (high research teams (high scientificscientific and professional and professional qualification)qualification)

V. V. Making the most of specialisedMaking the most of specialised and unique coursesand unique courses

StudiesStudies 38 bachelors degree programmes38 bachelors degree programmes

193 masters degree programmes193 masters degree programmes 33 % are the only ones of their kind 33 % are the only ones of their kind offered in French-speaking Belgiumoffered in French-speaking Belgium hundreds of modules and optionshundreds of modules and options just as many placementsjust as many placements

68 advanced masters68 advanced masters

PhDs in all areasPhDs in all areas

• The only complete public The only complete public universityuniversity in the French-speaking in the French-speaking communitycommunity of Belgiumof Belgium

• The possibility of puttingThe possibility of putting together a personalised together a personalised coursecourse

Significant assets for a future European Significant assets for a future European graduate!graduate!

Teaching in line with the evolution Teaching in line with the evolution ofof the employment marketthe employment market

Course focus on a close link Course focus on a close link betweenbetween research and professional practice research and professional practice

In-depth specialisations,In-depth specialisations, a transdisciplinary approacha transdisciplinary approach

Recognised expertise in five Recognised expertise in five sectorssectors

Start up, develop and manageStart up, develop and manage

International economy, regulation, International economy, regulation, competitioncompetition

Transportation ManagementTransportation Management

Economic geography (business Economic geography (business localisation)localisation)

Business lawBusiness law

European Law European Law

Tax LawTax Law ((International, EuropeanInternational, European and compared taxationand compared taxation…)…)

International RelationsInternational Relations

European StudiesEuropean Studies

Observe, analyse, think. The culture between Observe, analyse, think. The culture between tradition and modernitytradition and modernity

History of Art and ArchaeologyHistory of Art and Archaeology ((from prehistory to the present dayfrom prehistory to the present day))

MuseologyMuseology

MusicologyMusicology

ArchaemetryArchaemetry

Conservation and Restoration ofConservation and Restoration of Immovable Cultural PatrimonyImmovable Cultural Patrimony

Observe, analyse, think. The culture between Observe, analyse, think. The culture between tradition and modernitytradition and modernity

Intellectual property rightsIntellectual property rights

Digital shows and images – Digital shows and images – film documentariesfilm documentaries

Electronics – digital processing,Electronics – digital processing, audio/video techniques audio/video techniques

Physical electronicsPhysical electronics

NanotechnologyNanotechnology

Diplomas recognisedDiplomas recognised in the European Unionin the European Union

Free circulation of graduatesFree circulation of graduates (European directives)(European directives)

For some professions, possible additional formalitiesFor some professions, possible additional formalities (seek information from the appropriate ministry in the (seek information from the appropriate ministry in the considered considered country)country)

A ULg diploma: guaranteed access to the A ULg diploma: guaranteed access to the profession in Europeprofession in Europe

Accompanying graduates to their first job and after Accompanying graduates to their first job and after one or moreone or more professional experiences (career redefinition)professional experiences (career redefinition)

Individual CoachingIndividual Coaching

Receiving companies for Receiving companies for possible recruitmentspossible recruitments

Possibility of management trainingPossibility of management training for all graduatesfor all graduates

A wide range of in-house training possibilitiesA wide range of in-house training possibilities

A graduate networkA graduate network

ULg, a partner to its graduatesULg, a partner to its graduates

VI. VI. Specific aid for international Specific aid for international studentsstudents

Welcome daysWelcome days

• At the beginning of each At the beginning of each four-month periodfour-month period

Guided visits on foot or Guided visits on foot or by bikeby bike

• CampusCampus• Liège (Liège (exceptional surroundings, exceptional surroundings, shopping centres, banks, etc)shopping centres, banks, etc)

Welcome and integrationWelcome and integration

Invitation to cultural eventsInvitation to cultural events

Halls of residence on campusHalls of residence on campus• average price: € 9 / dayaverage price: € 9 / day• single furnished room single furnished room

AccommodationAccommodation

Help in finding the right solution for youHelp in finding the right solution for you• Accommodation ServiceAccommodation Service www.logement.ulg.ac.be

Private accommodationPrivate accommodation – « kot »– « kot »• more than 7000 rooms/flats in the city centremore than 7000 rooms/flats in the city centre • average price: € 230 / month, utilities included average price: € 230 / month, utilities included • list of addresses onlinelist of addresses online www.logement.ulg.ac.be – –

www.kotaliege.be

An exceptional offer of accommodationAn exceptional offer of accommodation The cheapest city in Belgium!The cheapest city in Belgium!

French classesFrench classes

• All year round, during the day and All year round, during the day and duringduring the eveningthe evening • Intensive courses in July and AugustIntensive courses in July and August • Preparatory classes at the beginningPreparatory classes at the beginning of every four-month periodof every four-month period

Language classesLanguage classes

• EnglishEnglish• GermanGerman• DutchDutch• SpanishSpanish• ItalianItalian• ArabicArabic• RussianRussian• ChineseChinese• JapaneseJapanese• DanishDanish• PolishPolish• PortuguesePortuguese• TurkishTurkish

Educational supportEducational support

Faculty staff are there to provide Faculty staff are there to provide supportsupport• 592 teaching staff592 teaching staff

• more than 650 assistantsmore than 650 assistants

• councils of the studiescouncils of the studies

ToolsTools

• distance learning – podcastable classes distance learning – podcastable classes andand practical workpractical work

• computer media on the internet (films,computer media on the internet (films, PowerPoint presentations, software)PowerPoint presentations, software)

Study facilitiesStudy facilities Individual coachingIndividual coaching

• work management, organisation, methodologywork management, organisation, methodology • looking for a job looking for a job

Group and themed coursesGroup and themed courses • preparation for final thesispreparation for final thesis • stress managementstress management

OnlineOnline• work method moduleswork method modules

Individualised correspondenceIndividualised correspondence • advice during key periodsadvice during key periods

Free telephone line in case of personalFree telephone line in case of personal difficultiesdifficulties

• people to listen to you during study sessions and people to listen to you during study sessions and examination sessionsexamination sessions

• Free Internet access Free Internet access

• Participation in the Eduroam Participation in the Eduroam projectproject

• 50 computer rooms and more 50 computer rooms and more thanthan 600 computers – Wifi – 600 computers – Wifi – Podcast –Podcast – Free e-mail addressFree e-mail address

• myULg student portalmyULg student portal

Logistics supportLogistics support

• Faculty secretariatsFaculty secretariats

• Social Service – Accommodation ServiceSocial Service – Accommodation Service

• Services Promotion et Information on the Services Promotion et Information on the Studies –Studies – Registrations – Admissions – International Registrations – Admissions – International RelationsRelations

• Students FederationStudents Federation

Administrative and practical supportAdministrative and practical support

Health and safetyHealth and safety

Your health and safety: a priorityYour health and safety: a priority

• Regular “quality of life” actions (cardiovascular tests, health Regular “quality of life” actions (cardiovascular tests, health week, etc.) –week, etc.) – “ “health” info – safety instructionshealth” info – safety instructions

• Family Planning CentreFamily Planning Centre

• Managing disabilityManaging disability

VII. VII. Culture, sport and student life at Culture, sport and student life at ULgULg

SportSport

• more than 50 physical and sporting more than 50 physical and sporting activities on campus activities on campus     • sports centres at Sart Tilman sports centres at Sart Tilman (sports grounds, athletics tracks, (sports grounds, athletics tracks, swimming pool, etc.)swimming pool, etc.) • aid for high-level sportsmen aid for high-level sportsmen and womenand women

CultureCulture

• museumsmuseums – Art Collections– Art Collections• movie clubsmovie clubs• lectureslectures • university Theatre university Theatre • showsshows • choirchoir•… …

Students associationsStudents associations

• TheThe « Fédé »: students Federation« Fédé »: students Federation

• Faculty and interfaculty student circlesFaculty and interfaculty student circles

• 48 FM, the student radio station48 FM, the student radio station

• Unifestival, the University of Liège’s student festivalUnifestival, the University of Liège’s student festival (more than 8000 participants every year)(more than 8000 participants every year)

• … …

VIII. Admissions procedureVIII. Admissions procedure

Admission to ULg: simple and fast!Admission to ULg: simple and fast!

send your application to the send your application to the Admissions DepartmentAdmissions Department

examined by the juryexamined by the jury

letter authorising your letter authorising your enrolmentenrolment

enrolment at the University of enrolment at the University of LiègeLiège

A decision in A decision in 30 days30 days!!

835 € 835 € for one year of study for one year of study (cost in 2010-2011)(cost in 2010-2011)

Fast and simple paymentFast and simple payment • by credit card when you enrol by credit card when you enrol (Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard)(Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard) • by bank or post office transferby bank or post office transfer

Some of the lowest enrolment fees in EuropeSome of the lowest enrolment fees in Europe

At ULg, no quota, no entrance exam, except At ULg, no quota, no entrance exam, except for…for… Veterinary MedicineVeterinary Medicine Physiotherapy and RehabilitationPhysiotherapy and Rehabilitation Speech and Language TherapySpeech and Language Therapy

quota of “non-residents” (lottery)quota of “non-residents” (lottery) www.ulg.ac.be/vete-kine-logo

Command of the French languageCommand of the French language

• compulsory if previous studies completed in a language other compulsory if previous studies completed in a language other than Frenchthan French • standardised test: DELF, DALF, TEF, TCF, etc.standardised test: DELF, DALF, TEF, TCF, etc. • level B1 in accordance with the European reference level B1 in accordance with the European reference frameworkframework

Enrolment for Enrolment for 22ndnd cycle cycle: official proof of knowledge of : official proof of knowledge of FrenchFrench

Enrolment for Enrolment for 3rd cycle3rd cycle: no exam or official proof: no exam or official proof

• Application form (Application form (www.ulg.ac.be/admissions) )

• Possibility of applying onlinePossibility of applying online

• Deadline: 31 AugustDeadline: 31 August

Papers required ? Papers required ? Request for equivalence ? Request for equivalence ? … …

How to applyHow to apply

www.ulg.ac.be/admissions « Admission Procedures »« Admission Procedures »

open up to the worldopen up to the world open up toopen up to excellenceexcellence

www.ulg.ac.bwww.ulg.ac.bee

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