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Bachelor en Cultures Européennes – Philosophie

University of Luxembourg
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition 400€/semester
Degree Bachelor
Duration 3 years
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
Delivery On Campus
Location Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
Language English / French / German

Program Overview

At this university, you will venture beyond the boundaries of your field of studies. From day one, you will combine Philosophy with a critical investigation of European Cultures.

Key Program Features

  • The Bachelor en Cultures Européennes (BCE) – Philosophie is ideal for students who want to qualify in Philosophy
  • but who also wish to explore other fields of study. We offer a wide variety of courses introducing its theoretical and practical methodological framework to the students
  • engaging with their ideas and beliefs. The BCE opens many doors. Choose yours!

Career Opportunities

Study and Career opportunities Our graduates continue their studies at Master level in Philosophy. Their interdisciplinary training also prepares them for postgraduate studies in other fields in the Humanities. 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 Philosophie, 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 Philosophy, you will acquire abstract and logical reasoning as well as problem-solving skills. You will learn to create well-grounded arguments that evaluate and combine different perspectives and approaches. 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 Philosophy and/or other related fields in the Humanities.• In combination with a Master’s degree, our graduates also meet the legal requirements for teaching careers in Luxembourg (Philosophy and “Vie et société”. 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 outloo

Program Curriculum

Programme The BCE programme embeds your specialisation in Philosophy (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 moudules 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. Grundlagen der Philosophie / Disciplines philosophiques fondamentales Number of ECTS credits for this module: 8 ECTS III. Praktische Philosophie / Philosophie pratique Number of ECTS credits for this module: 4 ECTS IV. Geschichte der Philosophie / Histoire de la philosophie Number of ECTS credits for this module: 8 ECTS One third of the BCE-Philosophie 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 Philosophie, Semestre 1 (2026-2027 Winter) Tutorium zur Vorlesung „Historische Einführung in die Philosophie“ ECTS credits: 1 Course code: BCE-40 Course title: Tutorium zur Vorlesung „Historische Einführung in die Philosophie“ Number of ECTS: 1 Course code: BCE-40 Module(s): I. Grundlagen der Philosophie – Disciplines philosophiques fondamentales Language: DE Mandatory: Yes Siehe: Historische Einführung in die PhilosophieDie Teilnehmer lernen, die in den beiden Vorlesungen eingeführten Epochen und Begriffe der Philosophie zu vertiefen.Die Studierenden reflektieren über ihre Lernerfahrung der Vorlesung und identifizieren mögliche Unklarheiten und Verständnissprobleme individuell und unabhängig. Für Philosophiestudenten obligatorischer Begleitkurs zur Vorlesung “Histo

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: EN + DE + FR 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 English (C1)Second Language: German, English, or French (B2)Third Language: German, English or French (B2) Philosophy courses are primarily taught in German and English, with some courses in French. More information on proof of language skills 1. CV2. Letter of motivation (see instructions 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 applicat

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

400€/semester

About University of Luxembourg

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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