PhD in Art and art sciences – University of Namur
ByChiara Picco and Fabio Beltotto
University of Namur – the doctorate in Arts and Art Sciences is also governed by agreements between the University and the Higher Schools of Arts (Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels, Arts2–Arts au carré, Royal Conservatory of Brussels, School of Graphic Research, Higher Institute of Performing Arts and Broadcasting Techniques).
Namur | Belgium
PhD in Art and art sciences
- 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
- Film Studies
- Design – Graphic Design; Industrial Design; Fashion Design; Textile Design…
- Musical and Vocal Performance
- Theory, Analysis and Musical Composition
- Music and Media
- Other fields
4 years
Public University
- PhD fully funded and with a stipend by the university
- 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:
https://www.unamur.be/en/registration/phd-student
Funding resources:
https://view.genially.com/68f9e8eab754fdbe8e2e6fcc
Thesis + public defense (+ publications/artistic work)
| ADRE | CoARA project manager and head of the Doctorate Unit – William Riguelle | doctorat.adre@unamur.be General enquiries – Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels | info@arba-esa.be General enquiries – School of Graphic Research | info@erg.be General enquiries – Arts2–Arts au carré | info@artsaucarre.be General enquiries – INSAS – Higher Institute of Performing Arts and Broadcasting Techniques | info@insas.be Royal Conservatory of Brussels | If you wish to submit a project, please do so before 31 October to the management of the Royal Conservatoire of Brussels (direction@conservatoire.be) General enquiries – Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels | info@arba-esa.be General enquiries – School of Graphic Research | info@erg.be General enquiries – Arts2–Arts au carré | info@artsaucarre.be General enquiries – INSAS – Higher Institute of Performing Arts and Broadcasting Techniques | info@insas.be Royal Conservatory of Brussels | If you wish to submit a project, please do so before 31 October to the management of the Royal Conservatoire of Brussels (direction@conservatoire.be). |
| https://www.unamur.be/en/studies/training/phd?utm https://www.unamur.be/en/research/profile/junior/r1 https://www.unamur.be/en/doctorate-art-and-art-sciences-2025-2026?utm_ Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels – https://arba-esa.be/en/research/presentation School of Graphic Research – https://wiki.erg.be/m/#Doctorat_et_recherche Arts2–Arts au carré – https://www.artsaucarre.be/recherche/doctorat/ INSAS – Higher Institute of Performing Arts and Broadcasting Techniques | https://insas.be/ Royal Conservatory of Brussels | https://www.conservatoire.be/en/study/harma-1/ |
Info for international students: https://www.unamur.be/en/international
Language: Mainly French