PhD – Hogeschool Ghent (HOGENT) School of Arts

Institution providing the doctoral degree

Hogeschool Ghent (HOGENT) School of Arts – formed by Royal Academy of Fine Arts (KASK) and the Royal Conservatory

Location

Ghent | Belgium

Name of PHD

PhD

Research Clusters

Fine Arts – Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Drawing, Decorative Art, Scenographic Art
Performing Arts – Drama and Theatre Studies, Dance and Ballet, Performative Practices (Theory and/or Practice)
Multimedia Arts, Audio-visual Techniques and Media Production
Design – Graphic Design; Industrial Design; Fashion Design; Textile Design…
Musical and Vocal Performance
Theory, Analysis and Musical Composition
Music and Media
Other fields

Duration

6 years

Public / Private institution

Public University

Financial terms of the PHD position

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
PhD Fully funded with a stipend by the University but you have both to work on the PHD and complete a number of teaching hours

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:
No information on tuition fees is currently available on the official website. For detailed or updated information, please contact the institution via the email address provided in the contact section.

Funding resources:
https://hogent.cvw.io/?lang=en-US

Final output

Artistic practice suggests the research questions and methodologies and is at the core of the discursive work that the researcher will submit, together with new creations, to a jury, and share with peers.

How to apply

https://hogent.cvw.io/?lang=en-US

https://schoolofartsgent.be/en/phd-in-the-arts/phd-call-for-applications

https://schoolofartsgent.be/en/research/applications

Entry requirements

Candidates for a position as doctoral researcher in the arts must hold a master’s degree or equivalent qualification. They can enrol only after being given the green light by KASK & Conservatorium, and must go through the procedure detailed below.