WELCOME TO NAMUR
Presentation of the University
The University of Namur’s mission is to train students and researchers, as responsible actors in society. It encourages them to engage in extra-academic projects with social, civic, and humanist goals so that they can contribute to the development of a democratic and pluralist society.
The University of Namur places people at the heart of its values: openness, excellence, freedom, and sustainability. It affirms its desire to be open to the world in its mission to create and transmit knowledge. It is also open to all categories of people, whatever their age, role, origin, or status.
The University of Namur has more than 250 bilateral agreements with prestigious institutions on 5 continents. It is also a member of several international networks.
Located in the heart of Namur’s historic center, the University’s campus is close to all the facilities you need in terms of shops, restaurants, leisure activities and public transport. Moreover, the University of Namur can provide a certain number of rooms in University managed accommodation.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The academic calendar gives an overview of the dates of the academic year and public holidays.
Click here for information about the application procedure.
Inside the EU, the health insurance from your home EU country is generally valid in all other EU countries. However, please make sure to contact your health insurer to verify that and get the free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
Several health insurance providers operate in French-speaking Belgium. One can choose freely among them, but we advise you to consider if they have an agency in Namur or not.
On-campus housing
If you would like to book a room on campus, the staff of the International Relations Office will be happy to help you with the procedures. The University of Namur offers a (limited) number of rooms to international students, either in the “International House” or in the “kot-à-projets” (KAP).
The International House is a self-catered 5-floor residence managed by the University Housing Service. Each floor is equipped with individual rooms, a shared kitchen, bathroom facilities, and a sitting room. If you want more information about the Team of students in charge of the International House Project, please have a look at their webpage.
A KAP is a ‘project-related’ shared flat, where 6-12 students live together (individual rooms, shared kitchen, and bathroom facilities) and commit to develop and complete collective projects of their choice. The projects may concern different subjects, such as music, photography, sports, environmental issues, international humanitarian rights, support for local producers, etc. Here is an overview of the current project-related flats.
Private accommodation
If you look for private accommodation, we recommend you to have a look here.
Click here for more information about mobility at the University of Namur or send an email.
ABOUT THE DESTINATION
A city full of art and history, Namur is a treasure trove of culture, from archaeological and historical sites, museums and exhibitions to theatres, cinemas and festivals. You will find here some ideas for activities linked to culture or folklore.
Beyond its historic center, Namur is also a green setting which does not lack creativity to showcase its natural heritage. Discover here its parks, theme gardens, nature reserves, areas of biological interest and other eco-tourist assets.
Namur stands at the confluence of the rivers Sambre and Meuse, offering magnificent views of the rivers, valleys, and monuments. A whole range of waterside activities are on offer, but simply walking along the quays is one of the best ways to visit the city.
Average temperatures fluctuate between 6°C (January) and 23°C (July). The rainiest months are December, July and August.
The official currency is Euro. ATMs are widely available and credit cards are accepted in most establishments (restaurants, shops, bars, etc.).
French is the official language, but English is spoken, especially in business and tourist areas.
By train
Namur can easily be reached by train from many other Belgian cities; the main lines come from Brussels, Liège, and Charleroi. There are also direct trains from Luxemburg City. If you travel by train from another European city, you will probably have to make a connection in Brussels or Liège to reach Namur. Trains commute between Brussels and Namur twice an hour. Same from Liège and Charleroi.
The university campus is no more than 10 minutes on foot from the main train station (Gare de Namur).
For complete journey planning (timetable and fares) visit the Belgian National railway web site.
By plane
From Brussels Airport you can easily reach the train station located under the airport. There, you can take a train to Namur. There are direct trains to Namur every hour from Brussels Airport and two trains an hour with a connection via Brussels North station. More info here.
From Brussels South Charleroi Airport (mostly Ryanair flights), take the bus to Charleroi-South Train Station (20 mins), then the train to Namur (30 mins). But also, It’s 30 minutes from Namur with a taxi. More info here
By road
Namur is at the crossroads of the E411 (Brussels-Luxembourg) and E42 (Liège-Mons) motorways. Join the E411 (Brussels-Luxembourg) towards Namur.
Discover more about about the destination on the Tourist Info Center website.
