Bachelor en Cultures Européennes – Histoire
University of Luxembourg
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
At this university, you will venture beyond the boundaries of your field of studies. From day one, you will combine History with a critical investigation of European Cultures.
Key Program Features
- The Bachelor en Cultures Européennes (BCE) – Histoire is ideal for students who want to qualify in History
- but who also wish to explore other fields of study. We offer a wide variety of courses in the most important historical periods from antiquity to contemporary history. European and Luxembourgish history are also examined from a global perspective. The BCE opens many doors. Choose yours!
Career Opportunities
Study and Career opportunities Our graduates continue their studies at Master level in History. Their interdisciplinary training also prepares them for postgraduate studies in other fields in the Humanities related to History. Some of them opt for a career in teaching, whereas others successfully establish themselves in professional fields such as the media, journalism, publishing, communication, cultural agencies, public relations and many other areas. Admissions More info Download the flyer Objectives What sets our graduates apart? Our graduates express themselves fluently in multiple languages. If you choose the BCE Histoire, we will do all we can to help you feel at ease in multilingual environments. You will also be encouraged to navigate between different cultures socially and professionally. Our graduates are independent critical thinkers.If you choose the BCE Histoire, you will learn how to analyse historical documents critically and create well-grounded arguments using a variety of sources and media. Further Studies and Career Perspectives We aim to equip our graduates with skills that will matter for their future academic and/or professional careers. Depending on your plans for the future, a strong specialisation, and sometimes even a second specialisation, are necessary or advised. This would be the case, for instance, if you were thinking of going into teaching.• As a graduate of our programme, you will be qualified to pursue a Master’s degree in History and/or other fields in the Humanities.• In combination with a Master’s degree, our graduates also meet the legal requirements for teaching careers in Luxembourg (further information: Luxembourg Ministry of Education, Children and Youth). In some professions, the ability to grasp and analyse unfamiliar issues and subjects quickly and productively is a highly valued skill. Our programme’s interdisciplinary outlook and focus on critical thinking, presentation skills, and active engagement with historical so
Program Curriculum
Programme The BCE programme embeds your specialisation in History (120 ECTS) within a wide-ranging common curriculum in European Cultures (60 ECTS). Within this structure, you will be able to make choices that will have an impact on your future academic and professional profile. The information on modules and course choices below should help you visualise this. Admissions Academic Contents Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Cultures Européennes Semester Structure I. Introduction aux sciences historiques / Einführung in die Geschichtswissenschaft Number of ECTS credits for this module: 4 ECTS II. Introduction au travail scientifique / Einführung in das wissenschaftliche Arbeiten Number of ECTS credits for this module: 8 ECTS IV. Write and talk about history Number of ECTS credits for this module: 0-4 ECTS VI. Histoire contemporaine / Zeitgeschichte Number of ECTS credits for this module: 4 ECTS XII. Options histoire Number of ECTS credits for this module: 4 ECTS One third of the BCE-Histoire programme (60 ECTS in total) is dedicated to the Common Curriculum in European Cultures (Cultures Européennes). Cultures Européennes modules are open from S1-6. Please consult the Cultures Européennes tab to find out more about available modules and courses. Number of ECTS credits for this module: 8-12 ECTS Full-time ECTS credit: 30 Course offer for Histoire, Semestre 1 (2026-2027 Winter) Einführung in die Public History: Wat d'Hemecht as, dat froen s’oft ECTS credits: 4 Course code: BCE-50 Course title: Einführung in die Public History: Wat d'Hemecht as, dat froen s’oft Number of ECTS: 4 Course code: BCE-50 Module(s): I. Introduction aux sciences historiques – Einführung in die Geschichtswissenschaft Language: EN, DE, FR Mandatory: Yes By the end of this course, you should be able to: Acquire knowledge about the concept of public historyAcquire knowledge about different forms of public historyAcquire knowledge about media historyLearn ho
Admission Requirements
Admissions To apply for a programme at the University of Luxembourg, candidates must comply with the general eligibility criteria for the chosen programme type and be selected by the study programme based on the quality of their application. The programme at a glance – 180 ECTS Duration: 3 years / 6 sem Teaching languages: FR + DE + EN Admissions: EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Jun 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 400€/ sem. (semester 1,2,3,4,5,6) Format: Full-time programme Specific information for this programme Requirements To qualify for admission to the Bachelor en Cultures Européennes (BCE), you will need a secondary school leaving certificate awarded or declared equivalent by the Luxembourg Ministry of Education, Children and Youth.Are you still waiting for your diploma or recognition of equivalency (diploma recognition)? Make sure you apply as soon as applications open in February. Pending qualifications can be submitted later. Please check the eligibility criteria First Language: German or French (C1) Second language: German or French (B2) Third language: English (B2). History courses are primarily taught in German and French, with some courses in English. More information on proof of language skills 1. CV2. Letter of motivation (see intructions below)3. All your school reports and transcripts for your last three years at secondary school (all semesters or trimesters; your transcript for the current trimester/semester can be submitted later)4. Verified language skills / Language qualificationsPlease contact the BCE Admissions Team (bce.office@uni.lu) if you need any further information. Selection procedure & criteria The application process consists of three steps: Step 1: fill in and submit the online application form Step 2: pay the administrative file fee (100€) and create your temporary student account (your credentials will be set to you via an automated email) Step 3: Upload the required documents and submit your application. Do not wait until you hav
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
400€/semester
About University of Luxembourg
University of Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
The University of Luxembourg is a public research university in Esch-sur-Alzette and Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. It was founded in 2003 and is the only public university in Luxembourg.
University Profile- Application Deadline EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Jun 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 400€/ sem. (semester 1,2,3,4,5,6
- Start Date September
- Language English / French / German
- Duration 3 years
- Credits 180
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