One main university
The University of Luxembourg runs bachelor's and master's programmes; each application has a €100 fee.
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Luxembourg's main public university is the University of Luxembourg, which charges a €100 application fee. Non-EU students first get an authorisation of stay from the Directorate of Immigration and then a long-stay visa; for Bangladesh, the Luxembourg Embassy in New Delhi handles long-stay visas. You can work up to 15 hours a week in term, and after a master's you can apply for a 12-month permit to look for work.
Written and reviewed by Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder & CEO · Updated
| Application fee | €100 per application at the University of Luxembourg |
|---|---|
| Money to show | At least 80% of Luxembourg's social inclusion income each month |
| Residence permit fee | €80 |
| Long-stay visa | €50, through the Luxembourg Embassy in New Delhi |
| Work while studying | 15 hours a week in term, 40 in holidays; none in a bachelor's first two semesters |
| After graduation | 12-month job-search permit after a master's or PhD |
| Rent | About €400–450 a month for a single room in university housing |
From the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guichet.lu, the EU Immigration Portal and the University of Luxembourg · Last verified
The basics
A small, multilingual country with one main public university and a clear route to a job-search permit after a master's. The paperwork goes through New Delhi, and living costs are high.
The University of Luxembourg runs bachelor's and master's programmes; each application has a €100 fee.
The Luxembourg Embassy in New Delhi processes long-stay visa applications from Bangladesh, sent by prepaid courier.
After a master's or PhD you can get a 12-month permit to look for work or start a business.
Check the new procedure. The Embassy in New Delhi says a new procedure applies to applications from 1 October 2026. Ask the Embassy or your university what this means for your file.
Sources: University of Luxembourg: applying · Luxembourg Embassy New Delhi: long-term visa · Guichet.lu: staying after studies. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Costs
Each programme page shows its own fees. On top of them, plan for health insurance, rent and the permit and visa fees.
| Cost | Amount | About in taka |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | €100 per application; deducted from the first semester's fees if you enrol | About BDT 13,900 |
| Health insurance | About €250 for the winter semester, €350 for the summer semester | About BDT 34,800 a semester |
| Rent, university housing | About €400–450 a month for a single room; €700–1,000 for a studio | About BDT 55,700–62,600 a month |
| Residence permit | €80 | About BDT 11,100 |
| Long-stay visa | €50 at the Embassy in New Delhi | About BDT 7,000 |
Sources: University of Luxembourg: applying · University of Luxembourg: non-EU enrolment guide 2026 · EU Immigration Portal · Embassy New Delhi; BDT amounts are approximate, at the Wise mid-market rate on 11 Nov 2026 (about BDT 139 per euro). Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Requirements
An admission, enough money each month and an authorisation of stay from the Directorate of Immigration before you enter Luxembourg.
| Requirement | What is asked for |
|---|---|
| Admission | A place at a higher education institution in Luxembourg |
| Money | Monthly resources of at least 80% of the social inclusion income |
| Authorisation | Authorisation of stay for students, applied for before you enter |
| Visa | If needed, a visa within 90 days of the permit being granted |
| University deadline | For winter 2026-27, the immigration file had to reach the ministry before 1 July 2026 |
Sources: EU Immigration Portal: students in Luxembourg · University of Luxembourg: non-EU enrolment guide 2026. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Student visa
After your authorisation of stay is approved, you apply for a long-stay D visa. For residents of Bangladesh, the Luxembourg Embassy in New Delhi processes it.
Sources: Luxembourg Embassy New Delhi: long-term visa · Luxembourg MFA: Bangladesh. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Intakes
The University of Luxembourg admits students for the winter semester, with deadlines in spring. For winter 2026-27, master's applications closed in March 2026.
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| 24 March 2026 | Last day to create an application |
| 31 March 2026 | Last day to submit documents |
| Before 1 July 2026 | Immigration file at the ministry |
| 2027-28 | Applications open in 2027; deadlines vary by programme |
Sources: University of Luxembourg: non-EU enrolment guide 2026 · University of Luxembourg: applying. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Work and after study
Yes, with limits. Most students can work 15 hours a week in term and 40 in holidays, and master's graduates can apply for a 12-month job-search permit.
| Stage | Rule |
|---|---|
| During term | Up to 15 hours a week (master's, PhD, and bachelor's after two semesters) |
| Holidays | Up to 40 hours a week |
| First two bachelor's semesters | No work allowed |
| After graduation | 12-month permit to look for work or start a business, after a master's or PhD |
| When to apply | At least 30 days before your student permit expires |
Sources: EU Immigration Portal: students in Luxembourg · Guichet.lu: staying after studies. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
How to apply
In five steps. Start early: the university deadline is in spring, and the immigration file must follow soon after.
Check the programme page for fees, language and deadline.
When applications openEach application costs €100.
By the spring deadlineSend your immigration file to the Directorate of Immigration.
Right after admissionApply to the Luxembourg Embassy in New Delhi by courier, €50.
After approvalPay enrolment and health insurance in person in Luxembourg.
Before the semesterNot sure this country fits you? A Sunrise counsellor compares it with our main destinations in a free face-to-face consultation in Banani or Sylhet, or on WhatsApp 01611878274. See all other countries.
Sources: University of Luxembourg · non-EU enrolment guide 2026 · Embassy New Delhi. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
FAQ
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WhatsApp 01611878274The University of Luxembourg charges a €100 application fee, and each programme page shows its fees. A single room in university housing costs about €400–450 a month.
The Luxembourg Embassy in New Delhi processes long-stay visas for residents of Bangladesh; you send the application by prepaid courier.
Monthly resources of at least 80% of Luxembourg's social inclusion income, according to the EU Immigration Portal.
€80 for the residence permit and €50 for the long-stay visa.
Master's and PhD students, and bachelor's students after their first two semesters, can work up to 15 hours a week in term and 40 in holidays.
Yes. After a master's or PhD you can apply for a 12-month permit to look for work or start a business, at least 30 days before your student permit expires.
For winter 2026-27, master's applications closed on 24 and 31 March 2026. Applications for 2027-28 open in 2027.
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