Overview

Cultural heritage is a valuable resource for sustainable development of the environment we live in. For more than 40 years the Raymond Lemaire International Centre for Conservation has trained graduates with diverse professional backgrounds in valuing and managing cultural heritage.

The Master of Conservation of Monuments and Sites programme from KU Leuven is well-known for the international and interdisciplinary content which is taught using a well established methodology that prepares students for a variety of exciting career and research opportunities.

Ideally, upon entering the programme, you will possess:

An initial Master's degree in a field related to built heritage or cultural resource management, such as architecture, design, (construction) engineering, archaeology, (art) history, urban planning or cultural studies. Candidates with a five-year bachelor's degree qualifying them for a professional career as an architect or engineer in their country are also eligible to apply. Motivated candidates with a Master of Science degree in another relevant discipline may also be eligible to apply, but they should contact the programme office before applying.
A special interest and, preferably, a demonstrable commitment to the cause of the conservation of cultural heritage in general;
A willingness to work in a team and to confront concepts/opinions/methods from your own background and cultural context with those of other students with different background, training and cultural context;
Professional and/or international experience is an additional asset;

Career perspectives

Alumni from this programme are currently working as independent professionals in preservation, restoration and management of built cultural heritage as well as in leadership and policymaking positions in conservation institutions such as UNESCO, ICOMOS and the Council of Europe. Others proceed towards a career in academia (PhD).

More than 900 students from 71 countries all over the world and with different professional and educational backgrounds already graduated from the programme since it was first organised by the RLICC.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conservation of Architectural Heritage: History, Theory and Practice

Landscape Architecture

Heritage and Sustainable Tourism Development

Conservation Policies

Building Materials and Conservation Techniques

Human Settlements in Development

Theory and Practice of Urbanism since 1945

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2024-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Architecture General Engineering & Technology View 56 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Belgium

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic background: You have an initial master’s degree in a field related to built heritage or cultural resource management, such as architecture, design, (construction) engineering, archaeology, (art) history, urban planning or cultural studies. Candidates with a five-year bachelor’s degree qualifying them for a professional career as an architect or engineer in their country are also eligible. Motivated candidates with a Master of Science degree in another relevant discipline may also be eligible to apply.
GRE test results: Students applying to this programme are exempted from submitting GRE scores, but it might still be considered as an asset.
English language proficiency: students should have a good command of English, both spoken and written.

Tuition Fee

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International

6600 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6600 EUR per year during 18 months.
EU/EEA

6600 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6600 EUR per year during 18 months.

Living costs for Leuven

810 - 1280 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Conservation of Monuments and Sites.

Available Scholarships

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