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Do you have a high school diploma obtained outside Belgium and would you like to enroll in an undergraduate program (bachelor's degree)? You will find all the necessary information on this page.

Are you enrolled in a program at the University of Namur or another institution in the French Community of Belgium? Would you like to change programs? There are several options available to you depending on the time of year.

Studying English: "Why, do I already speak it?" Is it true that everyone speaks English? Yes and no. Certainly, English is everywhere and inescapable, with at least two billion speakers worldwide, the majority of whom do not have it as their mother tongue. As the international lingua franca par excellence, English no longer belongs particularly to the English, but serves as a tool for intercultural communication on a global scale. However, when you decide to study English at university, it's because you want to go beyond the simple tool of communication - useful, ubiquitous, but not necessarily loved - to discover the historical, linguistic and cultural nuances that arouse the passion of Anglophiles. Studying English at the University of Namur also means listening to accents from all over the world, immersing yourself in the history of cultures and language, opening up to other worlds imagined through literary productions, learning to appreciate and analyze films, sketches, Internet memes and many other artistic productions... all the while working to make progress in mastering the language in both written and spoken form. The teachers and researchers in the English Unit who accompany you in your studies have, in their day-to-day work, a wealth of international experience in the world of English studies. In this way, your teachers enrich their courses and exercises with new perspectives, methods and ideas emerging from the vast world of scientific research. And some of you will take the step into the international arena yourselves in the third year of undergraduate study, by going away for a semester on an Erasmus trip to Canterbury or Cork, for example! If this appeals to you, come and discover our programs and our team, and take your place in the driver's seat of your apprenticeship! See you soon? Teaching Research Activities Contact Faculty of Philosophy and Letters - English Unit Emma-Louise Silva + 32 81 72 41 76 emma-louise.silva@unamur.be Faculty of Philosophy and Letters - English Unit Lieven Vandelanotte + 32 81 72 41 73 lieven.vandelanotte@unamur.be

Registration cancellationUp to and including November 30. You must complete both the refund form and the notice of abandonment form. You will be refunded your registration fees, except for the €50 deposit. The year will not be counted towards the rest of your academic career.UnregistrationAfter November 30, you will receive no refund and will be liable for the full amount of your registration fees if this amount has not been paid at the time of your unregistration request (unless you have applied for and been awarded a scholarship). The year will be counted towards the rest of your academic career.Please note that for international students, the €200 application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.Once the withdrawal form has been completed and sent, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt on your @student.unamur.be email box. Claim form Abandonment notice form

As a language learner, and a fortiori of English, in the 21st century, we're spoiled: we can create a kind of "immersion" at home and tailored to us by listening to target-language radio channels on the internet every day, watching series and films in their original version on Netflix or on TV, reading articles about anything that interests us online, or communicating with people all over the world on social networks. It's a good start, but to get regular feedback, improve, deepen our knowledge, and open up to sometimes little-known cultural horizons, we need guidance provided by pros. As the poet D.J. Enright wrote, "It takes a long time to learn a new language; / But one almost gets there in the end". There are no short cuts, but we can get you on the right track! So, in the Germanic Languages and Literatures program at UNamur, we organize lots of course-related exercises in small groups, encouraging interactivity and dialogue, with a particular emphasis on conversation. We also try to build a cultural space of our own on our "fifth floor", where our department is located. Examples for English include:sessions devoted to the screening of English-language films in Block 1 and Block 2;a monthly "book club", in a convivial atmosphere (teatime!), in Block 2; workshops and didactic projects linked to the various courses, such as the series of presentations around "keywords and icons of Anglophone cultures"; visits to exhibitions or evenings at the cinema; theatrical performances; our traditional "Christmas party"; didactic trips every two or three years, to London, Edinburgh or elsewhere still. To give you an initial idea of the course content, take a look at the first-year course descriptions... ... in the 1st term: English Language Proficiency History of English Literature and Civilization I ... in 2nd trimester: English Linguistics Analysis of English-language literary texts I For the complete program in Germanic languages and literatures, see this page. Erasmus Research Activities

The visibility of the English Unit's research on an international scale is high, thanks to our publications and other scientific activities.

Five questions about your financial viability What is financial viability?When is a student eligible for financial aid?What about prior higher education outside the French Community? (LAS, PASS, preparatory years)What changes took effect on May 31, 2024, December 11, 2024, January 23, 2025, and in June 2025?Are you eligible for funding if you earn 30, 45, or 55+ credits in the first block of a bachelor’s degree?  1. What is financial viability? All applications for enrollment must meet the admission requirements and also be deemed eligible for funding in accordance with the decree of April 11, 2014, which adapts the funding of higher education institutions to the new academic structure.This means that you may begin or continue higher education studies when the enrollment you are requesting qualifies for funding from the French Community of Belgium—in other words, when you are “eligible for funding.” Conversely, if you are not eligible for funding, higher education institutions (including universities) have the right to refuse your application for enrollment or re-enrollment.The Registration Office verifies compliance with these conditions based on a complete application package including:For new students: the enrollment application form accompanied by final transcripts for post-secondary academic years;For students previously enrolled at the University of Namur: the re-enrollment application form (via the Virtual Student Office or via the duly completed ad hoc document).The Registration Office will notify applicants after reviewing the complete academic file. 2. When is a project eligible for funding? (Decree of April 11, 2014, adapting the funding of higher education institutions to the new academic structure)Understanding the eligibility rulesThe University of Namur’s Admissions Office explains the eligibility rules. This will help you assess your situation and better understand the academic pathway. Discover 3. What about prior higher education outside the French Community? (LAS, PASS, preparatory years) If you have previously enrolled in higher education programs outside the French Community—such as a LAS or a PASS—UNamur will need to review your situation to determine whether these programs are similar to the program you wish to pursue at UNamur. If these programs are not considered similar, you will be considered to be changing your field of study. The rules applicable to changing majors vary by degree level and are explained in the previous section.  If you have previously enrolled in higher education programs outside the French Community of Belgium that were followed by an entrance exam or preparatory test, more specific rules will apply.If you have previously enrolled in higher education programs for professional advancement within the French Community of Belgium, these enrollments will not be taken into account. 4. What is the status of students who changed their major during the 2024–2025 academic year after having been enrolled in higher education twice? As long as these students remain enrolled in the program they switched to during the 2025–2026 academic year, it is as if they have two “wild cards” instead of just one. But what does that mean? It means they must pass at least one course from the program in which they were enrolled during the 2025–2026 academic year, at least sixty credits from the first block of the bachelor’s degree by the end of the 2026–2027 academic year, at least 120 credits by the end of the 2028–2029 academic year, and their bachelor’s degree by the end of the 2029–2030 academic year. These deadlines may be extended in the event of course load reductions. A change of major or an interruption in studies means that the student can no longer benefit from this rule and reverts to the current system. 5. Am I eligible for financial aid if I earn 30, 45, or 55+ credits in the first block of my bachelor’s degree? No. It is important to distinguish between financial eligibility and academic success. This means that a student may have earned 30, 45, or 55+ credits in the first block of the bachelor’s program without necessarily being financially eligible. Financial eligibility allows you to re-enroll, whereas the number of credits successfully completed in the first block of the bachelor’s program determines whether re-enrollment will take place in the first block of the bachelor’s program or in the continuation of the program, as well as the number of credits that can be included in your PAE.  If fewer than 30 credits from the first block of the bachelor’s degree are successfully completed or transferred, re-enrollment will take place in the first block of the bachelor’s degree, and it will not be possible to take courses beyond the first block of this bachelor’s degree. Students will need to retake the courses they did not pass. If 30 or more credits from the first block of the bachelor’s degree are successfully completed or transferred, it will be possible to take courses beyond the first block of the bachelor’s degree if the committee approves, provided that the total does not exceed 60 credits. As an exception, this threshold may be raised to a maximum of 65 credits if at least 55 credits from the first block of the bachelor’s program have been earned or transferred. Please note that the explanations provided on this website do not take into account all the specific rules for calculating your eligibility for financial aid.Only the decision of the Registration Office is binding. Eligibility rules explained by the French Community What milestones do you need to reach to re-enroll?  Financial Eligibility Consultations Do you have questions about eligibility based on credit accumulation criteria?  Contact: inscriptions@unamur.beFurther information is also available on the ARES website...

The research landscape at UNamur currently comprises 11 research institutes and 9 technology platforms.

Cross-disciplinary activities and training catalog Cross-disciplinary training courses aim to develop cross-disciplinary skills, also known as soft skills.Some topicsIntellectual property, doctoral pathways, technology transfer, valorization of results, patents, R&D funding, PURE©, scientific or press communication, assertiveness, languages, scientific popularization or preparation for Ma thèse en 180 secondes (MT180). Cross-disciplinary training catalog 2025-2026 PINDARE | Plateforme interuniversitaire d'accompagnement de la recherche en FWB Un catalogue de formations interuniversitaires est également accessible via la plateforme PINDARE. En savoir plus sur la plateforme PINDARE du CRef Active entities L'Administration de la Recherche (ADRE) offers cross-disciplinary thematic training cycles with several presentation strands depending on the subject, aimed at all R1 researchers at R4 and research project managers (UNamur or external) or any member of the university community interested in the topic. These training courses are organized as part of the MIRVALIS project. More info on ADRE midis.Le Confluent des Savoirs (CDS) is the outreach and dissemination service that disseminates and popularizes research projects conducted within the University of Namur. It supports and trains researchers in the popularization of their research and thus plays an essential role in disseminating scientific results to society. The CDS offers cross-disciplinary training courses for PhD students, researchers and Master's students at the University of Namur. These courses aim to develop their scientific communication skills. More info on the CDS.The Rectorate department, Quality Pole organizes Quality Midis for internal members. These training sessions present tools that can help solve problems or make logical decisions. Open to all. Contact: qualite@unamur.be The Human Resources Department (SRH)organizes training courses for all staff members. Average duration: 1 to 2 days. Free registration subject to approval by your promoter or N+1. More information on the intranet.PUNCH - Pédagogie Universitaire Namuroise en Changement - aims to stimulate and support teachers in their pedagogy with training modules for teachers and assistants. More information on the pages of the Faculty of Education and Training Sciences (FaSEF) : PUNCHThe Pôle Académique Namurois (PAN) and Form@Nam have created an entrepreneurship awareness program to complement the offering in the Namur region. This "Go to Explore" program is supported by Sowalfin's "Générations entreprenantes" scheme.The European Commission has developed the ResearchComp, which helps higher education institutions and training organizations to tailor their offerings to researchers, employers to become aware of the wide range of researcher skills, and researchers to assess and develop their own transversal skills. Cross-disciplinary resources to read or watch online To keep you informed and acquire cross-disciplinary skills, the Euraxess cell offers you resources to read or watch.Project managementTime managementMOOC What are the secrets of PhD student motivation?How to stay motivated during the thesis? Sit down and write your thesis! Doctors: companies are interested in your skills! Download document Employment Unit In addition to having access at all times to the offers and content of the UNamur Career Center, the Cellule Emploi offers you individual or group coaching. Read more The EURAXESS Jobs platform The Euraxess Jobs platform brings together thousands of job offers for researchers across Europe. You can post an ad or consult job offers. Access the EURAXESS Jobs platform

Your profile Researchers at the University of Namur and other universities are divided into several categories according to the EURAXESS classification. The various procedures and possible assistance are all brought together in one place to facilitate access to information. SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Master's or doctoral student (R1) See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Doctor with thesis (R2) See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Post-doc (R3) See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Permanent researcher (R4) See content Image Are you a company? Would you like to collaborate as a partner in a research project? Are you looking for a skill or expertise? Would you like to call on a laboratory, technology platform or other research entity? The Research Administration is here to advise you. More information

The University of Namur is committed to the Euraxess initiative, which encourages researcher mobility and career development, while strengthening scientific collaboration between countries in Europe and around the world. The institution is also committed to the "HR Excellence in Research" process and recently joined the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) with the main aim of maximizing the quality and impact of research.

Ethical aspects concern all research. For this reason, the University of Namur has ethics committees, a commission and a council that take into account the specificities linked to the different sectors and disciplines.They focus on experimentation (animal, medical and human sciences) and research integrity.