University of Liège

About: 

The University of Liège is a major public university of the French community in Belgium and was founded in 1817 by William I of the Netherlands. The university has 11 faculties, 4 campuses and approximately 25,000 students. The university is involved in research ranging from basic to applied research which is unsurprising due to the university motto 'Scientia Optimum' meaning 'excellence through science' or 'the best through knowledge.'

Highlights: 

Students have plenty of choice when it comes to activities. The University of Liège offers nearly 70 physical and sporting activities as well as the culture, museums and heritage waiting to be explored. Depending on the campus, there are 3 great nearby cities that students can visit: Liège, Gembloux and Arlon.

Location: 

Liège, Belgium

Courses / Modules: 

Check the Our Programmes webpage for information on specific courses

Credit (Full-time Load per semester): 

You must take a full credit load while on exchange. The University of Liège uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) to show credit values.  30 ECTS is the equivalent to 60 York credits, and 60 ECTS is the equivalent to 120 York credits.

Teaching Periods: 

Semester 1: September- December

Semester 2: February- May

Language: 

B1 French required

Accommodation: 

Consult the Accommodation webpage for information on housing in the cities Liège, Gembloux and Arlon.

Orientation / Welcome week:  

The University of Liège, in collaboration with the Erasmus Student Network (ESN-ULiège) organises Welcome Days and students are strongly recommended to participate. This usually takes place at the beginning of the first semester for students who are staying for the whole year.

Support Services: 

The Student Social Service (SSE) is a place where students can receive information, advice and support on any administrative or welfare issues that may concern them.

Visas: 

You may need a visa to study in Belgium.  If you are a UK National you must refer to the Gov.UK Travel Advice page and its Living in Belgium guide to check on any visa requirements, and raise any queries directly with the relevant embassy/consulate.  If you are not a UK national you should check equivalent advice for your home country.

Travel insurance:  

If you complete the Travel Authorisation process and are approved by the University of York to participate in this programme, you will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Policy. This is a complimentary policy to cover you for the duration of your University of York mobility experience. Please refer to the Insurance website for all travel insurance queries.  You may be required to obtain health insurance valid during your exchange. 

Health insurance: 

Students travelling to Europe may be able to apply for a free UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or in some circumstances a new UK-issued European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which gives the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the EU. You are strongly recommended to obtain a GHIC / EHIC if eligible. To check your eligibility and find out how to apply if you are eligible, go to the NHS page on Applying for healthcare cover abroad (GHIC and EHIC).

 Check the healthcare insurance webpage for more information on mandatory health insurance requirements in Belgium. 

"When I first arrived I had to find my confidence with speaking the language. I found that when I first arrived there wasn't much culture shock but you do feel a bit vulnerable because you are in a completely new country and have to get used to their way of living. I feel like my French has improved a lot and even my Italian a little bit. I can now confidently and easily switch between English, French and Italian without my brain feeling too overwhelmed." Kate, University of Liège, 2018/19

Have a look at some more student stories on the Global Opportunities website!

• University of Liège Website

• University of Liège Incoming Exchange Students webpage

• Belgium Travel Advice

• Numbeo - cost of living comparison site

• Expatistan - cost of living comparison site

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