University of Namur
Namur, Belgium
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,001
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Students
- 7,300
- International students
- 20%
- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1849
Overview
The University of Namur (UNamur) is a Catholic research university located in Namur, the capital of Wallonia, Belgium. Founded in 1831 and rooted in the Jesuit tradition of openness, excellence, sustainability, and freedom, UNamur welcomes over 7,300 students from nearly 70 nationalities each year. The university offers a broad portfolio of programs at the bachelor, master, specialized master, and doctoral levels across 7 faculties: Law, Computer Science, Medicine, Philosophy and Letters, Sciences, Education and Training Sciences, and Economics Management Communication Politics (EMCP). Quality assurance is provided through the Agence pour l'Evaluation de la Qualité de l'Enseignement Supérieur (AEQES) under Belgium's obligatory EQA system. UNamur has 11 interdisciplinary research institutes, supports over 300 doctoral students annually, and participates in the Erasmus+ programme and the UNIVERSEH European University Alliance. The campus is situated in the heart of Namur, a short walk from the city's multimodal train station. Graduate professional integration reaches 94%. Teaching is primarily in French, with select programs offered in English.
Fields of study
- Law
- Computer Science
- Medicine
- Biomedical Sciences
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Philosophy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Geography
- Geology
- Economics
- Management
- Political Science
- Information and Communication
- History
- Languages and Literature
- Education
- Veterinary Medicine
Accreditation: Agence pour l'Evaluation de la Qualité de l'Enseignement Supérieur (AEQES)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- inscriptions@unamur.be
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€835 – €1,194 / year
From about $902 / year
Domestic students
€374 – €1,194 / year
Standard registration fee (minerval): €1,194/year. Free for FWB scholarship recipients. €374 for low-income FWB discount. €485 for intermediate income FWB discount.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
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Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
