About University of Namur
The University of Namur is located in the heart of Namur, the capital city of Wallonia, Belgium. Namur is a French-speaking city that stands at the confluence of the rivers Sambre and Meuse.
The university offers 40 different programmes at bachelor, master and doctorate levels across six faculties: arts, law, economics, social sciences, business administration, computer science, medicine and sciences. The university focuses on developing study techniques, providing preparation courses, small group work, online materials and personalised assessments.
Across the six faculties, programmes include history of art, French and romance languages and literatures, economics, physics, and smart rurality. The main teaching language is French across bachelors and master's programmes, therefore a basic ability is mandatory. However, some classes are taught in English.
The University of Namur also has over 100 research units covering areas including nanotechnology, biotechnology and legal questions around information and communication technologies.
There are lots of on campus facilities for students to enjoy, such as a sports hall, radio station, choir, and various activities such as sporting competitions, challenges, theatre shows and language courses.
Students with musical interests can participate in: The La Vaubane choir, sophrology, and the symphony orchestra. In Namur itself, musical events include Vedur Rock, the International Francophone Film Festival, and The Wallonia Festival. Students who enjoy sports can join a team and compete in university championships such as football, volleyball, climbing and rowing.
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Subjects taught at University of Namur
Business & economics
- Accounting & Finance
- Business & Management
- Economics & Econometrics
Arts & humanities
- Archaeology
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- History, Philosophy & Theology
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Veterinary Science
Physical sciences
- Chemistry
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physics & Astronomy
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
Computer science
- Computer Science
Law
- Law
Social sciences
- Communication & Media Studies
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Geography
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Medicine & Dentistry
- Other Health