PhD in History, Art History and Archaeology – Catholic University of Louvain

• 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:
UCLouvain is a private university but is subsidized by the government of the French Community of Belgium, which is why its course fees are relatively low. To enrol for a PhD, students pay €835*(full fee) the first year and €66*(administrative costs) the next years. Course fees are the same at all subsidized universities in the French Community of Belgium. *Prices 2024-2025  Further information >

Funding resources:
There are many options available for funding doctoral studies. Some examples include an assistantship, a grant provided by UCLouvain (e.g. the Special Research Fund, FSR) or by an external (e.g. Fund for Scientific Research – FNRS) or even international funding provider, funding as part of a research project for a company, income from your current employment, etc. In any case, it is essential that you think about how you will fund the years of research required so as to ensure optimum progress and a successful outcome. Current legislation does not allow students to finance their studies through student jobs alone.