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This is your chance to study abroad at Sacred Heart University Luxembourg, a well-established campus in the heart of the European Union. The SHU in Luxembourg program is housed in the Chamber of Commerce, right in the heart of the financial district of the city. The campus was established in 1991 as a SHU MBA site, and now also hosts SHU’s undergraduate semester and summer study abroad programs. You will be taught by SHU faculty from our Fairfield campus and by European faculty who reside in or around Luxembourg.
Dates and Deadlines
| Term | Year | Application Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Program Description
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Located at the crossroads of Germanic and Latin cultures, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a landlocked country bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It is the only Grand Duchy in the world and is the second smallest of the European Union member states. Though too small for its full name to fit on most European maps, pint-sized Luxembourg — only 2586 sq. km — is wonderfully diverse, filled with lush highlands and valleys in the north and ancient forested landscape to the east. With a strategic location at the heart of Western Europe, more natural beauty than you might expect in given its size, and as one of the top three richest countries in the world, Luxembourgers enjoy a very high standard of living. Luxembourg has a lot of charm and its people are justifiably proud of their country. The nation's motto, “Mir wëlle bleiwe wat mir sinn” (We want to remain what we are), underlines the uniqueness of Luxembourg.
Luxembourg City is the cultural, political and social heart of the country. Not only is it the country's capital, it is also one of the three capitals of the European Community (the other two being Strasbourg and Brussels). Luxembourg City is a cosmopolitan city and at the center of a thriving banking and corporate community. Not only that, the city is surrounded by magnificent historical fortifications classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The City of Luxembourg is served by an efficient network of buses and the main center of the city is very compact and eminently walkable. It is also a perfect location for day trips to France and Germany via train.
The semester in Luxembourg takes place in the spring semester, from January through the beginning of May. Six courses are available. Students choose to take five of these courses during their semester in Luxembourg. Courses are designed to provide a European perspective where applicable to provide students a deep understanding of European markets, institutions and culture.
Spring 2018 Courses
Some classes do have prerequisites; please see individual course descriptions for more information. Courses will count towards your general graduation total. These courses will also factor into your cumulative Grade Point Average (courses are not available for Pass/Fail).
Spring 2018 Courses
- TRS 265 Introduction to World Religions
- EC 203 Principles of Macroeconomics
- MK 201 Principles of Marketing
- PO 313 The Politics of European Integration
- MGT 278 Principles of International Business
- AC 222 Managerial Accounting OR FN 215 Financial Management
Some classes do have prerequisites; please see individual course descriptions for more information. Courses will count towards your general graduation total. These courses will also factor into your cumulative Grade Point Average (courses are not available for Pass/Fail).
Professor in Residence
David G. Taylor, Ph.D., is an associate professor of marketing at SHU and has taught courses at the Fairfield, Stamford and Luxembourg campuses since 2010. Dr. Taylor has more than 12 years of industry experience in marketing. His research has been published in top academic journals, and he has presented at conferences across the U.S. and Europe.
Program Faculty
Courses will be taught by highly qualified faculty from SHU in Luxembourg.
David G. Taylor, Ph.D., is an associate professor of marketing at SHU and has taught courses at the Fairfield, Stamford and Luxembourg campuses since 2010. Dr. Taylor has more than 12 years of industry experience in marketing. His research has been published in top academic journals, and he has presented at conferences across the U.S. and Europe.
Program Faculty
Courses will be taught by highly qualified faculty from SHU in Luxembourg.
Housing and some meals are included as part of your program fees
Jean XXIII Residence
You will stay in the Jean XXIII Residence, which in centrally located: a 20 minute walk to SHU and 20 minute walk to city. Housing includes:
Jean XXIII Residence
You will stay in the Jean XXIII Residence, which in centrally located: a 20 minute walk to SHU and 20 minute walk to city. Housing includes:
- Furnished rooms
- Weekday lunch and dinner
- Bed linens and towels
- Weekly cleaning
- Use of kitchenette and secure refrigerator
- Vending machines (food and drink)
- Wi-Fi
- Student lounge area with TV
- Cafeteria and library in the Chamber of Commerce
In addition to weekend excursions to Paris, Amsterdam and/or other European cities, you will attend course specific excursions*. Past excursions have included:
- KPMG
- European Union
- Bofferding Brewery
- Skype
- Paypal
- RTL (Radio TV Luxembourg)
Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing. Selection criteria may include grade-point average and recommendations of academic advisers and/or professors.
Spring 2018 Program Costs
Confirmation fee: You will be asked to submit a non-refundable $350 confirmation fee payable to “Sacred Heart University” two weeks after your acceptance.
Billable program costs: The Sacred Heart University Student Accounts office will bill you for the following amounts:
*Fees include: program orientations, local program transportation, housing in shared accommodations, some meals, program excursions and mandatory basic international health insurance
*Fees DO NOT include: roundtrip airfare, some meals, major medical insurance, visa/resident permit fees and all personal expenses
Please speak with Financial Assistance to determine how your aid package will apply towards studying abroad.
Confirmation fee: You will be asked to submit a non-refundable $350 confirmation fee payable to “Sacred Heart University” two weeks after your acceptance.
Billable program costs: The Sacred Heart University Student Accounts office will bill you for the following amounts:
- Full time SHU tuition rate - $19,785
- Program fee* - $6,000
- Study abroad fee - $350
*Fees include: program orientations, local program transportation, housing in shared accommodations, some meals, program excursions and mandatory basic international health insurance
*Fees DO NOT include: roundtrip airfare, some meals, major medical insurance, visa/resident permit fees and all personal expenses
Please speak with Financial Assistance to determine how your aid package will apply towards studying abroad.
Scholarships are a great way to support the cost of your study abroad experience. In an effort to encourage you to study abroad, and to make a study abroad experience more accessible, the SHU Office of Global Affairs prepared a list of scholarships and financial resources. Please note that this is not a conclusive list but it will help you start your search process. The OGA encourages you to apply and take advantage of as many relevant scholarship opportunities as possible.
Spring 2018
- Depart the US: January 19
- Arrive in Luxembourg: January 20
- Orientation: January 20-23
- Classes begin: January 24
- Group excursion: February 22-25
- Spring break: March 4-11
- Easter break: April 2-3
- Group Excursion: April 12-15
- Classes end: May 3
- Depart Luxembourg: May 6
"My semester in Luxembourg has completely change my life for the better. These experiences have brought about lifelong friends and memories that have matured me and changed me into someone I am extremely proud of." - Katie Healy, Class of 2019, Finance major
"The semester in Luxembourg has helped me figure out what I want to do in the future, while making life-long friends. It was one of the most eye-opening experiences, and I would do it all over again if I could" Michael Vanderspek, Class of 2019, Economics, Finance and Marketing major
"The semester in Luxembourg has helped me figure out what I want to do in the future, while making life-long friends. It was one of the most eye-opening experiences, and I would do it all over again if I could" Michael Vanderspek, Class of 2019, Economics, Finance and Marketing major
