
PhD at the Faculty of Arts – KU Leuven
KU Leuven
Leuven | Belgium
PhD at the Faculty of Arts
- History and Theory of Art + Cultural Heritage
- Musicology and Musical Heritage
4 years
Public University
- PhD fully funded and with a stipend by the university
- Self-funded PhD – you must provide both tuition and your own maintenance
- PhD Fully or partially externally funded, with a stipend, through private or public foundations, scholarships, grants, one or more companies, or public institutions that you have to find on your own
It is important to know that many universities offer different funding options and public and private grants available to students who match the application criteria. Before applying, it is a good idea to check the institutions’ websites and inquire about the options available to you.
Many universities require applicants to pay fees such as matriculation or dissertation fees, even if they offer a fully funded programme with or without a stipend.
Fees:
https://www.kuleuven.be/english/study/education/student/fees/regulation
https://www.kuleuven.be/english/study/education/student/register/doctoral-students
Funding resources:
https://www.arts.kuleuven.be/english/research/becoming-researcher
Doctoral dissertation (thesis) + public defense
https://www.arts.kuleuven.be/english/research/doctoral-training/Dissertation?
Info for international students:
https://research.kuleuven.be/en/career/phd/starting-phd
https://www.kuleuven.be/english/stuvo?project=TL&pagina=Study&thema=Stuvo&onderwerp=Stuvo
Languages used within the program and for thesis writing and discussion: Mainly English

