History
In 2005, the heads of HEC Liège and Liège University joined forces in order to create a business school of international stature in Liège. This union brought about an innovation in the French-speaking Belgian academic world, and has set an example for other fusions between Institutes for Higher Education (Hautes Ecoles) and Universities.
Education
HEC Liège strives for academic excellence in management and economic studies. In particular, it aims to become a recognized player in the production and transfer of knowledge. In line with the school’s mission, academic excellence at HEC Liège is measured through the impact of its research on its national and international scientific community, on its economic and social environment, and on its undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students.
Research
Scientific research at HEC Liège is currently conducted within the organizational unit "HEC Research". This unit includes more than 100 FTE researchers (faculty, senior and junior scientists) who are active in various fields of economics and management science. HEC Research has defined four strategic objectives to target excellence in research:
- Objective 1. To deliver high-quality research results.
- Objective 2. To develop an international reputation for the quality of its research.
- Objective 3. To be internationally recognized for its economic and societal impact.
- Objective 4. To train and educate qualified and productive scientists
Career
Doors open for HEC Liege graduates. You have access to numerous professions, in companies, organizations, and all sectors of activity both in Belgium and abroad. 93% of our graduates find a job during the year following their graduation! In order to provide you help and support in your professional approaches, HEC Liège offers you a new CAREER CENTER !This Career Center is THE Career Platform that will help you to find an internship or your dream job, during all your studies.
Short Courses
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Housing services
ULiège is spread over 4 cosmopolitan campuses combining dynamism of urban life and the charms of a green environment. Its 25,000 students form a strong community animated by an intense cultural, sporting and associative life.
Library services
University of Liège’s libraries and worspaces are accessible to students, researchers, teachers or other members of the staff of ULiège, but also to any outside visitor upon prior registration in one of the locations.
Sports facilities
Mens sana in corpore sano... And in terms of physical activities, there is no shortage of options at ULiège. In addition to specific sporting events, the sports centres of the RCAE offer nearly 70 sports options "à la carte"!
HEC Liège is firmly focused on its students, its alumni and its partners. The school's commitment to, and continuing investment in quality improvement has been recognized through international certifications including AACSB and EQUIS, two prestigious institutional accreditation.So HEC Liège becomes the first complete Belgian business school to be doubly accredited AACSB and EQUIS for all of its activities (from bachelor to PhD, Executive Education included) !