Diplôme d’études spécialisées en Médecine générale
University of Luxembourg
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
This professional qualification is designed to authorise the practice of general medicine. It consists of three years’ clinical training and two semesters in biomedical research, clinical research or primary care. It is also possible to stop after the three years of clinical training and obtain a Master’s degree in General Medicine. This English version of the website is purely for your information. Please note that besides knowledge of English at B1 level, this programme requires language skills in French and German at B2 level.
Key Program Features
- More than 100 general practitioners and hospital interns throughout Luxembourg Experienced teachers practising general medicine Multilingual environment
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities Graduates will be able to practice general medicine in all countries of the European Union. More info Study programme brochure Objectives The speciality training in general medicine aims to: Learn to identify the early stages of the disease and to differentiate between common pathologies and rare diseases that may have a serious or fatal prognosis; to handle situations requiring medical consultation and interdisciplinary management; the basic principles of supporting patients at the end of their lives; to use medical techniques appropriately; the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Identify the individual problems of the patient and deal with the specificities of primary care practice; the optimal medical decision taking into account evidence-based medicine; the physician’s expertise and the patient’s own needs and expectations. Carry out home visits and assess the psychosocial environment and integrate these notions into the handling of the patient. Develop a critical reading of medical articles. Learning outcomes Acquire the ability to discard and select, and acquire the concepts of primary care medicine Handle emergency situations and know how to initiate emergency care in an out-of-hospital setting Propose patient-centred measures that improve the patient’s health status Acquire the necessary coordinating capacity/function of a General Practitioner, and learn to collaborate with existing social services Acquire the necessary skills to optimise the doctor-patient relationship by favouring empathetic listening with patients, and by developing quality relationships with practitioners of other disciplines, other health professionals and social workers Integrate any other functions specific to general practice Discover more Financing possibilities Discover your future home Any questions? Contact us Share thisshare share email
Program Curriculum
Programme It is a specialised professional qualification aimed at authorising the practice of general medicine. It is delivered on a full-time basis and with a duration of at least four years; at least three years of clinical training and two semesters dedicated to a service specialising in biomedical or clinical research or in primary care research. Admissions Academic Contents Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7 Semester 8 Course offer for Semestre 1 (2026-2027 Winter) Cours théoriques et séminaires – module A – OLD 24-25 ECTS credits: 10 Course code: DES_MG-13 Course title: Cours théoriques et séminaires – module A – OLD 24-25 Number of ECTS: 10 Course code: DES_MG-13 Module(s): Formation théorique I OLD Language: FR Mandatory: No Cours théoriques et séminaires – module E-OLD 23-24 ECTS credits: 10 Course code: DES_MG-14 Course title: Cours théoriques et séminaires – module E-OLD 23-24 Number of ECTS: 10 Course code: DES_MG-14 Module(s): Formation théorique I OLD Language: FR Mandatory: Yes Stages cliniques et recherche 1-OLD 24-25 ECTS credits: 20 Course code: DES_MG-4 Course title: Stages cliniques et recherche 1-OLD 24-25 Number of ECTS: 20 Course code: DES_MG-4 Module(s): Formation pratique I OLD Language: FR Mandatory: Yes Semester information is not available. Semester information is not available. Semester information is not available. Semester information is not available. Semester information is not available. Semester information is not available. Semester information is not available. Share thisshare share email
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. This English version of the website is purely for your information. Please note that besides knowledge of English at B1 level, this programme requires language skills in French and German at B2 level. The programme at a glance – 180 ECTS Duration: 4 years / 8 sem Teaching languages: FR + DE Admissions: EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 29 Apr 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 400€/ sem. (semester 1) Format: Full-time programme Specific information for this programme Requirements Diploma The applicant must have a basic medical qualification obtained in a Member State of the European Union or the European Economic Area or the Swiss Confederation referred to in Annex 5.1.1. of Directive 2005/36/EC or a basic medical qualification obtained in a third country recognised in accordance with the provisions of the Act of 28 October 2016 on the recognition of professional qualifications, meeting, in particular, the criteria laid down in Article 24 of this Act. Candidates who are nationals of third countries and hold a second-cycle university degree in medicine obtained in a third country must hold a qualification recognized in accordance with the Law of 28 October 2016 relating to the recognition of professional qualifications, as amended, and must be entered in the register of training qualifications, higher education section. The qualification must in particular meet the criteria set out in Article 24 and comply with the procedures specified in Articles 66 to 68 of that law. B2 in French and German B1 in English Uni.lu registration form (for all candidates)1 passport photo (for all candidates)1 complete curriculum vitae/resumé (for all candidates)1 motivation letter (for all candidates)1 copy of the identity card (for all candidates)1 copy of
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 – 29 Apr 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 400€/ sem. (semester 1) Format:
- Start Date September
- Language French / German
- Duration 4 years
- Credits 180
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