Hospitable University
In 2022, the University of Liège adopted a declaration of principles entitled "ULiège, Université Hospitalière". The institution thus reaffirms its commitment and the initiatives it has taken to welcome and integrate on its campuses students and researchers who are fleeing conflicts or whose country is threatening their lives.
De ce fait, l’Université de Liège s’engage à :
Accordingly, the University of Liège undertakes to :
- facilitate the access (administrative and financial) to studies as well as suitable conditions for success for foreign nationals
- supporte the participation of migrants in their academic careers
- raise awareness of the realities of migration within the university community and to improve the visibility of initiatives to welcome and integrate migrants carried out by players in the university community and beyond
- act as a player in our society by defending the values of non-discrimination and inclusion in a visible, assertive and assertive manner.
In response to the Board of Governors' declaration, the rectoral team has set up a working group chaired by Professor Pierre DUYSINX, Vice-Rector for Mobility and International Affairs, which is responsible for its implementation.
Requests for support can be submitted to hospitableuniversity@uliege.be
Particular attention will be paid to each situation.
CONSULT THE DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES
Download the declaration of principles (PDF)
Requests for support can be submitted to hospitableuniversity@uliege.be
Additional resources
News & Events
Support for students and researchers fleeing conflict or whose country threatens their lives
In January 2022, the ULiège Board of Directors voted in favor of the Declaration of Principles "ULiège, Université Hospitalière".
Hospitable University: 16 Iranians and 4 Ukrainians supported by ULiège
Following the call made in March 2023 to support students and researchers fleeing conflict or whose country threatens their lives, 20 members of the ULiège community have already benefited from various forms of aid.
Occupation by students in solidarity with Palestine. A message from Rectrice Anne-Sophie Nyssen
Since the afternoon of Friday May 10, there has been a sit-in by students in solidarity with Palestine in the entrance hall and cafeteria of the University's Central Building.
Access2ULiège: Successfully integrating refugee students into university studies
From the start of the 2024-2025 academic year, a pilot program for successful integration will be launched for refugee students already in Belgium.
Le CRef exprime sa vive inquiétude concernant l’arrestation du jeune chercheur azerbaïdjanais Bahruz Samadov
Communiqué du Conseil des rectrices et recteurs du 9 septembre 2024
Discover the "ULiège, université hospitalière" project through various testimonials
The University of Liège is developing various initiatives to welcome and integrate students and researchers fleeing conflicts or whose lives are threatened by their country of origin.
