Quick Summary
Public in Liège, Belgium — University of Liège, est. 1817. Ranked #480 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 28200 students including 24% from outside Belgium. Known for strengths in Veterinary Science, Space Sciences, Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 45%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
ULiège offers high-quality public education with low tuition fees, a world-class veterinary faculty, and a strategic location in the heart of Europe.
Subject Strengths
Veterinary ScienceSpace SciencesEngineeringMedicinePsychology
Founded1817
TypePublic
Total Students28200
Intl Students24%
Faculty Ratio22
CampusMulti-campus (Urban and Woodland)
Campus Size750 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège (CHU Liège)
AccreditationAACSB, EQUIS, EUR-ACE
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#480
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#351–400
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#301–400
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, Advanced Master's, PhD
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
GIGA Research Center, Liège Space Center (CSL), FARAH Research Center
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
AACSB, EQUIS, EUR-ACE
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate45%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATRequired for specific HEC Liège programs
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · February 1 (Non-EU), August 31 (EU)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students must initiate the equivalence process for their secondary school diploma through the Wallonia-Brussels Federation early. Proficiency in French (B2) is essential for most undergraduate programs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€835/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€10,000/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€4,175/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$215
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€15,010/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$5,000
Financial AidAvailable for EU residents and through ARES-CCD for developing countries
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, Advanced Master's, PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Management | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Space Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Biotechnology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$48,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh
Industry Connections
Strong links with aerospace (Techspace Aero)biotechnologyand the Belgian logistics sector
Notable Alumni
Albert Claude, David Goffin, Jean-Pierre Hansen, Jean-Claude Marcourt
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
RCAE (Royal Cercle Athlétique Étudiant) facilities at Sart Tilman
Student Clubs
Fédération des Étudiants (Fédé), AGEL, various faculty-based student unions
Library Resources
11 thematic libraries and the ULiège Library digital repository
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, SEMP, Magalhaes Network
Summer Programs
Available