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    About Luxembourg

    Geography Luxembourg is extremely well situated in the centre of Europe, between Germany, France and Belgium, and easily reachable by rail, road and air. Learn more History Luxembourg is the world’s only sovereign Grand Duchy, one of several particularities originating from its long history. Learn...

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    Accommodation

    © ZIP/John Zeimet It can be a challenge to find an accommodation in Luxembourg, depending on where you want to live, type of property (studio, apartment, house), renting or buying and of course your budget. If you are staying for less than 5 years, it is probably best to rent before buying, to allow...

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    Banking

    You will need to open a bank account to make all your payments, e.g. for the initial costs of renting accommodation (estate agent fees, deposits, advanced rent) and later your regular expenses (monthly rent, electricity, gas, water, telephone, TV, etc.) which are normally paid by standing order...


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    Culture and language

    Languages French is used in legislation, while Luxembourgish, German and French are used in administrations and for legal matters. However, with so many foreigners living in Luxembourg, it is not surprising that most locals also speak English fluently. You will not have much trouble communicating in...

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    Culture and language

    Languages National language: Luxembourgish (Lëtzebuergesch). Administrative languages: French, German and Luxembourgish. French is used in legislation, while Luxembourgish, German and French are used in administrations and for legal matters. However, with so many foreigners living in Luxembourg, it...

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    Daily life

    Transport Luxembourg public transportation is very well developed, with an efficient and cheap rail and bus network, and a modern airport with excellent facilities. More information Driving Driving in an unfamiliar country can seem a daunting prospect, especially if you are used to driving on the...

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    Day care and schooling

    schooling Education You must enrol your child in a school as soon as you have arrived and registered in your commune, even if it is in the middle of the school year, as schooling is compulsory from 4 to 16 years old in Luxembourg. State schools are free for children living in the country. More...

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    Doing your PhD and Postdoc

    This part provides PhD students and Postdoctoral researchers in Luxembourg with practical information. Whether you want to know more about student life, living conditions, doctorate programmes, including ECTS and transferrable skills, or mentoring , you will get everything you need in this video...


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    Driving

    The general rule is that a car coming from the right side has priority. Even though you are driving along a main road, cars coming from the right normally have priority. Important priority rules in Luxembourg Driving in an unfamiliar country can seem a daunting prospect, especially if you are used...