University of Liège

About

Université de Liège (ULiège), founded in 1817, is a leading Belgian public university committed to excellence, inclusivity, and societal engagement. It enrolls around 24,000 students and employs several thousand academic and research staff. ULiège offers a full spectrum of programs across its eleven faculties, including Science, Engineering, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Philosophy & Letters, Architecture, and more. Its research strengths span space-and-optical sciences, environmental & life sciences, health & veterinary research, materials & engineering, and social & economic studies. The University operates modern campuses with advanced laboratories, hospital partnerships, international exchange programs and global research collaborations.

Sustainability at Université de Liège

The ULiège demonstrates a strong, institution-wide commitment to sustainability, integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals into its research, teaching, campus life, and community engagement. Research themes include environmental sciences, biodiversity, renewable energy, circular economy, and public health; teaching promotes interdisciplinary and ethical perspectives, preparing students to tackle global challenges. On campus, sustainability influences infrastructure choices, resource use, and a culture of shared responsibility among staff and students. ULiège also engages with its region and international partners to ensure its sustainability values carry impact beyond academia, advancing social, environmental and economic resilience.

More Information

The University of Liège is fully conscious of its societal role and of the example that it must demonstrate in protecting our environment. To learn more about the University of Liège's Environmental Policy Charter and actions for sustainability.