PhD at the Faculty of Arts – KU Leuven

Institution providing the doctoral degree

KU Leuven

Location

Leuven | Belgium

Name of PHD

PhD at the Faculty of Arts

Research Clusters

  • History and Theory of Art + Cultural Heritage
  • Musicology and Musical Heritage

Duration

4 years

Public / Private institution

Public University

Financial terms of the PHD position

  • 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

Final output

How to apply

Entry requirements

Contact / Web page

Additional information

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