10 Years Transforming Lives Through Health and Sport

LUNEX University of Applied Sciences (Établissement d’Enseignement Supérieur Spécialisé), celebrates its 10th anniversary. Since its foundation in 2015, LUNEX has grown into an internationally recognised hub for health, sport science, and management education, transforming lives and shaping society through high-quality education and impactful research.

To commemorate this milestone, LUNEX is excited to unveil a special anniversary video showcasing its journey, achievements, and future aspirations. The video highlights the institutions’ mission to educate future leaders and perform impactful research in health and sports, celebrating the support of its community, staff, and students from over 75 countries.

A Decade of Milestones

LUNEX’s journey over the past decade has been marked by significant achievements:

  • 2015: Foundation of LUNEX and accreditation as a higher-education institution by the Ministry of Research and Higher Education in Luxembourg.
  • 2016: Official opening ceremony and launch of the Bachelor in Sport and Exercise Science and Bachelor in Physiotherapy.
  • 2017: Introduction of the Bachelor in International Sport Management and Pre-Bachelor Foundation Programme. Start of research activities in Luxembourg and international research collaborations.
  • 2019: First graduation ceremony, graced by honoured guest Prince Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg. Launch of the Master’s degrees in Physiotherapy, and Sport and Exercise Science.
  • 2021: Launch of the Master programme in Sport Management and Digitalisation.
  • 2023: Introduction of the Bachelor programmes in Nutrition, Fitness and Health, and Corporate Health Management and Well-Being.
  • Today: LUNEX serves over 1,000 students and employs 60 staff members from more than 75 countries. It boasts over 950 graduates, more than 100 partnerships with academic, clinical, public, and private institutions, and 18 ongoing research projects.

Special Anniversary Video Launch

The anniversary video is a heartfelt tribute to the institutions’ journey, encapsulating key moments, milestones, and figures. It underlines LUNEX’s mission and vision: to educate future leaders, inspire innovation, and transform lives through impactful education and research.

Mission and Vision

Mission: At LUNEX, we shape society and transform lives by educating future leaders and performing impactful research in health and sports.

Vision: Our vision is to be an internationally recognised European hub for health, sport science, and management. We aim to transform lives through high-quality education and impactful research while inspiring innovation and exploration. Under our motto, “Made in Luxembourg: Made at LUNEX,” we strive for leadership in education, research, and community impact.

Quotes

“Celebrating our 10th anniversary is a moment of pride for us,” said Prof. Dr. Andreas Mierau, LUNEX Academic Director. “Over the years, we have focused on academic excellence, initiated research projects, and established partnerships with local and international stakeholders. LUNEX is, today, still a very young institution but it is much more mature with a clear strategic plan to become a hub in Europe for sports science, health, and management.”

Join the Celebration

LUNEX will celebrate this milestone throughout 2025 with a series of testimonial videos from key players who have shaped its history. These videos will provide insights into the institution’s journey and the impact it has had over the past decade. Additionally, a special celebratory event is planned for later in the year, with more information to follow.

We invite you to watch the anniversary video and celebrate with us as we reflect on an incredible decade and look forward to an even brighter future.

Press contact

Goizeder Casas Mugica
Head of Marketing and Communication
Phone: +352 288 494-26
E-mail: press@lunex.lu

LUNEX

50, avenue du Parc des Sports / 4671 Differdange / Luxembourg

Good to know

Application for a Bachelor’s programme:
1. Fill out our Online Application Form.
2. Take part in one of our Application Days. We will invite you to attend in person.
3. After successful participation in the Application Day we will email you with your study agreement. Please print it out, sign it and then send it to LUNEX by post or by e-mail, along with the evidence documents specified in the email.

Application for a Master’s programme:
1. Fill out our Online Application Form.
2. If you have met all the prerequisites for the Master’s programme, we will email you with your study agreement. Please read it carefully, print it out and sign it.
3. In order to complete your application, please send the signed study agreement along with all other required evidence documents by post to LUNEX.

As an applicant for one of our Bachelor’s programmes, you will be invited to attend an Application Day online. A selection procedure will take place on this day to check whether you meet the necessary prerequisites for the course.

More about the Application Day

The language of instruction in all courses at LUNEX is English. You should therefore be able to speak and understand English well. You have the opportunity to participate in the Pre-Bachelor Foundation Programme and improve your English if your language skills do not meet the entrance requirements for study at Bachelor level.

We will inform you in the course of the application process which supporting documents have to be provided and when. In principle, we need the following documents for your application:

  • Copy of your personal ID
  • Copy of the highest educational and/or vocational qualification
  • Language certificate (if applicable)

Depending on the degree programme (Bachelor/Master) and your country of origin (EU/non-EU), further documents may be required. More details will be provided to you in good time.

To secure a study place, we recommend that you send us your documents as soon as possible – but at the latest two weeks before the start of your studies. If you are an applicant from outside the EU, you should note that the application process for a visa can take four to 60 days. Please make sure you give yourself plenty of time.