Quick Summary
Private (state-funded) in Namur, Belgium — University of Namur, est. 1831. Ranked #851-900 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 7200 students including 15% from outside Belgium. Known for strengths in Computer Science, Life Sciences, Economics, it maintains an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Known for a human-scale environment, personalized student support, and high-quality interdisciplinary research.
Subject Strengths
Computer ScienceLife SciencesEconomicsChemistry
Founded1831
TypePrivate (State-funded)
Total Students7200
Intl Students15%
Faculty Ratio22
CampusUrban
Campus SizeUrban
Affiliated HospitalsCHU UCLouvain Namur
AccreditationARES (Académie de Recherche et d'Enseignement Supérieur)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#851-900
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601-800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelors, Masters, PhDs, Continuing Education
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited
Online Programs
NARILIS (Life Sciences), NISM (Matter/Materials), NaXYS (Complex Systems), PaCo (Heritage)
Research Centers
High
Research Output
ARES (Académie de Recherche et d'Enseignement Supérieur)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate65%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL85
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · September 30 (EEA), February 1 to April 30 (Non-EEA)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 31
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Ensure non-EEA students complete the diplomatic legalization of documents early. Proficiency in French (B2) is required for most programs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€835/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€11,500/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€835/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$55
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€12,385/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableErasmus+, ARES Scholarships, WBI Excellence Grants
Avg Scholarship$3,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelors, Masters, PhDs, Continuing Education programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Medicine | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Biology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Business Administration | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Law | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$48,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong regional partnerships in pharmaceutical and IT sectors
Industry Connections
GSKSolvayUCBMicrosoft Innovation Center
Notable Alumni
Philippe Maystadt, Benoît Mariage, Catherine Fonck
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
University Sports Center, City Athletic Fields
Student Clubs
AGE (Assemblée Générale des Étudiants), Cercles, Kots-à-projet
Library Resources
Moretus Plantin Library (BUMP)
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, BCI (Canada), Swiss-European Mobility Programme
Summer Programs
French Language and Culture Summer School