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University of Liège

BelgiumLiège, Belgium

University of Liège

GMC RecognisedNo UCAT Required

The University of Liège is a vibrant French-language university offering medical training in one of Belgium's most dynamic cities. Clinical education takes place at CHU de Liège, a major university hospital, for very affordable fees.

Annual Tuition

£900/year

Duration6 years
LanguageFrench
IntakeSeptember
Programmes6
RegionEurope
LocationLiège
University of Liège campus
University of Liège campus 2
University of Liège campus 3

Did You Know?

Founded in 1817 — major Walloon research university
CHU de Liège is the region's primary teaching hospital
Strong in space medicine and aerospace health research
Beautiful Meuse Valley setting
Affordable city with excellent student nightlife

About University of Liège

The University of Liège (ULiège) is a major Belgian French-speaking public university serving the Wallonia-Brussels region since 1817. Its Faculty of Medicine trains physicians over seven years with clinical rotations at the CHU de Liège — a network of university hospitals across multiple sites including Sart Tilman, Notre-Dame des Bruyères, and the Citadelle, collectively offering over 900 beds. The Sart Tilman campus is set within a forested science park creating an exceptional study environment.

Research excellence includes the GIGA (Interdisciplinary Cluster for Applied Genoproteomics), a major centre for genomics, cardiovascular research, neuroscience, and developmental biology. ULiège is also home to the renowned Laboratory of Thrombosis and Hemostasis and has historic strengths in surgery — it was at Liège that the first successful human face transplant in Belgium was performed. The city of Liège is Wallonia's cultural capital, offering vibrant nightlife, famous cuisine, and very affordable student living.

For UK students comfortable with French-medium instruction, ULiège provides high-quality medical training, strong research opportunities, and EU-recognised qualifications at a fraction of UK fees.

Programmes Offered

Medicine
Dentistry
Biomedical Sciences (BSc/MSc)
Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSc/MSc)
Veterinary Medicine
Public Health (MSc)

Key Highlights

CHU de Liège clinical training

Affordable city living

Strong medical research

French-language programme

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

Belgian entrance exam, no UCAT

No UCAT required. A Level grades are sufficient for admission.

Student Accommodation

Student residences available in Liège

University of Liège vs UK Medical Schools

FactorUniversity of LiègeUK Medical Schools
Tuition (Annual)£900/year£9,250/year
Duration6 years5 years
UCAT RequiredNoYes (33 schools)
Teaching LanguageFrenchEnglish
Acceptance RateHigher — focused entrance criteria~8% average
GMC PathwayPLAB/UKMLA → Full RegistrationDirect Registration
Gap Year RiskNone — rolling admissionsHigh — 12-month UCAS cycle
NHS EligibilityYes — after UKMLAYes — direct

Application Timeline — University of Liège

StepPhaseTimeframe
1Free Strategy ConsultationWeek 1
2Eligibility Assessment & University MatchWeek 1
3Document Preparation & Personal StatementWeeks 1-2
4Application Submission to University of LiègeWeeks 2-3
5Entrance Exam / Interview PreparationWeeks 3-4
6Offer ConfirmationWeeks 4-5
7Visa Processing & AccommodationWeeks 5-7
8Pre-departure Briefing & Arrival SupportWeeks 7-8

Quick Reference — University of Liège

Duration6 years
Tuition£900/year
GMC StatusRecognised
LanguageFrench
IntakeSeptember
UCATNot Required

Frequently Asked Questions — University of Liège

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