University of Liège Introduction

The University of Liège is a large public comprehensive university in the French-speaking part of Belgium. It is also one of the earliest public institutions of higher learning in Europe. It is located in Liège, the third largest city in the French-speaking part of Belgium.

Overview

Student size: 26,863 students in 2021, including 2,260 doctoral students and 4,600 foreign students.

Faculty: 1,398 academic staff and 2,022 administrative staff in 2021.

History and establishment time

The university was founded in 1817 by the then King William I of the Netherlands and his Minister of Education Anton Reinhard Falk. Its history can be traced back to the academic tradition of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège. In the 11th century, the influence of the principality attracted many students and outstanding scientists and philosophers. In 1808, In 1860, Napoleon I issued a decree to establish a new college in Liege, and eventually William I established a university here.

School Strength

Academic Research: The University of Liege has conducted in-depth research in many fields and achieved remarkable results. For example, in the field of aerospace, it has participated in many European Space Agency projects; in biomedical engineering, it has cooperated with many well-known companies to develop medical devices. The school has multiple research centers and laboratories, which provide good conditions for scientific research. It publishes a large number of high-quality academic papers every year and has a certain influence in the international academic community.

International Cooperation: As a member of many university alliances such as the European Top Engineering University Alliance (T.I.M.E. Alliance), the University of Liege has close cooperative relations with world-renowned universities such as RWTH Aachen University in Germany, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, and Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. It actively participates in many major research programs in Europe and the world, and promotes academic exchanges and scientific research cooperation.

Institutional Nature

The University of Liege is a public university.

Educational Philosophy

The educational philosophy of the University of Liege emphasizes "scientia Optimum”, that is, pursuing excellence through science, focusing on cultivating students’ scientific literacy and innovation ability, encouraging students to explore the truth in academic research and practice, contributing to the development of society, and committed to cultivating comprehensive talents with solid professional knowledge, broad international vision and social responsibility.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has several advanced key laboratories, such as the Institute of Astrophysics and the Couint Observatory, equipped with high-precision astronomical observation equipment, which provide strong support for astronomical research; the Montefiore Institute of Electrical Engineering, which conducts cutting-edge research in the fields of electrical and electronic fields and promotes the development of related technologies; there are also plant biotechnology laboratories, pharmaceutical research institutes, etc., which have important positions in their respective fields.

Key disciplines: Aerospace, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, economics, law, philosophy, medicine and other disciplines are the school’s advantageous disciplines, which have a high reputation and influence in Belgium and even Europe. Among them, HEC School of Management is a senior member of the “Association of Collegiate Schools of Business” (AACSB) certification, and is also one of the business schools certified by the “European Foundation for Management Development” (EQUIS).

Department

The school has 9 Colleges, including the College of Arts, College of Science, College of Applied Sciences, College of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Social Sciences, College of Economics and Management, College of Architecture, College of Agriculture, etc.

Ranking

2024 QS World University Rankings: 421st.

2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings: 251-300th.

2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities: 301-400th.

2021 US News Best Universities Rankings: 370th.

Expenses

Tuition fees vary depending on the course and level of study. For example, the 2-year tuition fee for the EMBA in Business Administration at the University of Liege is 192,000.

Campus

Campus environment: The campuses of the University of Liege are located in multiple locations in the city of Liege, with the main campus located in Sart-Tilman The campus has diverse architectural styles, integrating historical buildings with modern facilities. The campus is shaded by trees and has a beautiful environment, providing students with a good learning and living atmosphere.

Campus facilities: The school has complete teaching facilities and rich living facilities, including libraries, laboratories, dormitories, sports facilities, etc. Its library is one of the largest scientific libraries in Europe, providing students with rich learning resources. In addition, the school also has student clubs and societies, and organizes various cultural and social activities to enrich students' extracurricular life.