Université de Liège

The University of Liège is the comprehensive public university of theWallonie-Brussels Federation. It reflects two centuries of renowned teachingand academic research, as well as an intellectual tradition which has put Liègeon the map since the Middle Ages.
ULiège is one of the leading universities in Belgium. Since its inception in1817, it has developed an association with the scientific, economic andcultural development of the country.

Sharing Strong Values

Apart from any convictional affiliation, ULiège offers a wide range ofhigh-quality programmes, including several exclusivities in French-speakingBelgium such as space science and clinical training in veterinary medicine.

As a public university, ULiège is resolutely citizen-oriented andresonates with the questions that are relevant to the City and engage citizensthroughout their life journey.

Open to the City, ULiège contributes to a denser, more activecitizenship through the dissemination of its knowledge, to its debate andthrough the organisation of platforms and poles associating citizens,researchers and outside circles.
The pluralism that characterises ULiège is reflected in the freedom to think,teach and research, while respecting the democratic opinions of all. It isaccompanied by a requirement to respect the diversity and non-discrimination ofgender, origins, cultures, political or sexual orientations, statuses ordisabilities.

ULiège is convinced that a pluralistic society that integrates ourdifferences, promotes more harmonious social interactions and enriches eachindividual.

Entering Its Region Into theKnowledge Society

In societies going through accelerated and profound changes, theUniversity of Liège wants to be in constant motion in order to anticipate andadapt to the world's evolutions. It promotes an Open Access culture, supportsinnovation and stimulates creativity in the various fields of science andtechnology, the human and life sciences, and the arts and culture.
ULiège is committed to the economic and social development of the Liègemetropolis. It fosters the transfer of technology and research developmentprojects in order to create new activities and skilled jobs. In addition, it isin constant contact with businesses and institutions including the CHU ofLiège, the region's largest employer.

Opening up to the world

Located in Liège (at the gates of Germany and the Netherlands), inGembloux (at the gates of Namur, capital of Wallonia, and Brussels, Belgian andEuropean capital) and Arlon (at the gates of Luxembourg and France), theUniversity of Liège is located in the heart of Europe.  Its mission is todevelop cross-border collaborations within the Euroregions (EurogioMeuse-Rhine and GrandeRégion).
ULiège is also part of the major European and international mobility andscientific excellence networks. This avails its community to multipleopportunities for international research and study programmes:
In Liège, students and researchers encounter a multilingual and multiculturalacademic environment.