Erasmus in Liège
The official links people use most when they arrive in Liège. We opened each one on its website, and each shows the date we checked it.
To start with
Universities
International offices for exchange students.
- Exchange students at ULiègeUniversité de Liège (ULiège)
Information for incoming Erasmus students: registration, welcome days and health insurance.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- Incoming students at HELMoHELMo
Exchange programmes, applications and life in Liège for students coming to this university college.
Checked on 24 October 2026
When you arrive
Student associations and welcome services.
- Local ESN section in LiègeESN ULiège
Student network that runs activities, trips and a buddy programme for Erasmus students arriving in Liège.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- Welcome days for exchange studentsULiège
ULiège and ESN ULiège run campus visits, an intercultural seminar and a city-centre welcome at the start of each term.
Checked on 24 October 2026
Erasmus associations
ESN sections, AEGEE and international student associations: activities, buddies and help when you arrive.
- ESN ULiège: who they areESN ULiège
According to the section, around twenty students in six teams, including an events team and a travel team.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- ESN HELMo: who they areESN HELMo
ESN section of Haute École HELMo since 2011: cultural events, trips and social activities for its exchange students.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- ESN HEC Liège: ESN directory entryESN HEC Liège
ESN section of HEC Liège, ULiège's management school. No website of its own; official entry with address and social links.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- ESN HEPL: ESN directory entryESN HEPL
ESN section of Haute École de la Province de Liège. No website of its own; official entry with address and social links.
Checked on 24 October 2026
Parties and events
Welcome parties, language exchanges and events for international students. Buy tickets only on the organiser's own website.
- ESN ULiège: events and tripsESN ULiège
Upcoming events page linking to ticket sales; also announced on Instagram and in a Facebook group.
Checked on 24 October 2026
Paperwork
What an EU student staying for a semester has to do.
- Foreign student registration in LiègeVille de Liège
If your exchange lasts 3 to 6 months, you apply at the Service des étrangers for annex 3septies with your ID and proof of the programme.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
- EU citizens: right of entry and residenceOffice des étrangers / Dienst Vreemdelingenzaken
Immigration Office: for stays over 3 months you must apply at your municipality before the 3 months end; for short stays, report your presence within 10 working days.
Checked on 24 October 2026
Transport
Public transport, passes and bikes.
- Tram and bus in LiègeVille de Liège
The city explains the TEC tram and bus network, including line B2 between Guillemins station and the Sart-Tilman campus.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
- Vélocité, municipal bike rentalVille de Liège (Vélocité)
City of Liège classic and electric bikes for long-term rental, managed by Pro Velo Liège.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
- Train for under 26s (SNCB)SNCB-NMBS
Under 26s get 40% off the standard fare; with Train+ a second-class journey costs at most €5.50.
Checked on 24 October 2026
Health and emergencies
European Health Insurance Card, emergencies and doctors.
- Health insurance for exchange students at ULiègeULiège
Your European card covers you; if you join a mutualité, consultations at the CHU and Brull are fully reimbursed.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- European Health Insurance Card in BelgiumComisión Europea
European Commission: you pay the doctor and then claim a refund at any Belgian health insurance fund with your card and the treatment certificate.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- Emergency numbers in Belgium112.be (SPF Intérieur)
112 for ambulance and fire brigade, 101 for police and 1733 for the doctor on duty; 112 is free across Europe.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
Student discounts
Cards and reduced prices for young people and students.
- Free city museums on the first SundayGrand Curtius (museos de la Ciudad de Lieja)
On the first Sunday of every month, the permanent collections of the City of Liège museums, such as the Grand Curtius, are free.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
Culture and city life
Official tourism, events and libraries.
- Official Liège tourismMaison du Tourisme du Pays de Liège
What to see and do in Liège and its region, with tips to live the city like a local.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- Liège public librariesVille de Liège
Municipal network of neighbourhood libraries, shared catalogue and e-book lending (Lirtuel).
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
Offers for students in your city
Every two weeks, an email with discounts and useful things for Erasmus students in Liège: transport, trips, activities and services. Only while you are there.
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These are links to official websites. If one no longer works or has changed, write to us at hello@erasmuskit.com.