Master of Conservation of Monuments and Sites (Leuven) (90 ECTS) Master of Science
Students with a degree obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community
After admission procedure
You can download the application form here. You can then submit this form directly to Ann Schram.
On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:
- Master in de archeologie (Leuven)
- Master in de geschiedenis (Leuven)
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: architectuur (Leuven)
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: bouwkunde (Leuven)
- Master in de kunstwetenschappen (Leuven)
- Master of Architecture (Brussel, Gent)
- Master of Civil Engineering (Leuven)
- Master of Urbanism, Landscape and Planning (Leuven)
Master of another relevant discipline provided the candidate has additional proven relevant experience
Another academic Master degree
Additional Requirements
- Applicants are required to add at least two (preferably three) recommendation letters to their application file.
- We would also like you to submit a portfolio or equivalent. If no portfolio is available it might be helpful to provide us an abstract of your thesis/papers (if any), previous research topics, other information concerning preservation/conservation projects you were involved in (e.g. internship, workshop) and/or relevant working experience if applicable. Feel free to add any materials that might further exemplify your skills and previous experience.
Additional information
Each application is judged individually by its merits, being academic (study results) and/or professional (professional experience). The selection committee also aims at achieving a multidisciplinary and international group of students. The programme limits its yearly intake (for the 1st year of the programme) to a maximum of 30 students.
Students with a degree not obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community
Students who did not obtain their previous degree(s) at an institution of the Flemish Community should submit an application via the Admissions Office: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/.
You can find a list of core documents, which should be submitted with every application, here: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/requesteddocuments.
Diploma requirements
Master of ArchitectureMaster of Engineering
Master of Urban Planning / Design
Master of Town and Country Planning
Master of Spatial Planning
Master of Art History
Master of Archaeology
Master of Landscape Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture (after 5 years of study)
Master of Engineering Technology
Master of History
Master of another relevant discipline provided the candidate has additional proven relevant experience
Another academic Master degree
Language requirements
All applicants must prove their proficiency in English. The accepted English proficiency tests are:- TOEFL: Computer-based test 213 pt., Internet-based test 79 pt., Paper-based test 550 pt.
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 pt.
- Cambridge CAE or CPE tests.
Applicants who have obtained a previous diploma in a programme taught in English in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America are exempted from submitting an English proficiency test.
Additional requirements
- Applicants are required to add at least two (preferably three) recommendation letters to their application file.
- We would also like you to submit a portfolio or equivalent. If no portfolio is available it might be helpful to provide us an abstract of your thesis/papers (if any), previous research topics, other information concerning preservation/conservation projects you were involved in (e.g. internship, workshop) and/or relevant working experience if applicable. Feel free to add any materials that might further exemplify your skills and previous experience.
- GRE test results: Students applying to this programme are exempted from submitting GRE scores, but it might still be considered as an asset.
Additional information
Each application is judged individually by its merits, being academic (study results) and/or professional (professional experience). The selection committee also aims at achieving a multidisciplinary and international group of students. The programme limits its yearly intake (for the 1st year of the programme) to a maximum of 30 students.
Students with a degree obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community
After admission procedure
You can download the application form here. You can then submit this form directly to Ann Schram.
On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:
- Master in de archeologie (Leuven)
- Master in de geschiedenis (Leuven)
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: architectuur (Leuven)
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: bouwkunde (Leuven)
- Master in de kunstwetenschappen (Leuven)
- Master of Architecture (Brussel, Gent)
- Master of Civil Engineering (Leuven)
- Master of Urbanism, Landscape and Planning (Leuven)
Master of another relevant discipline provided the candidate has additional proven relevant experience
Another academic Master degree
Additional Requirements
- Applicants are required to add at least two (preferably three) recommendation letters to their application file.
- We would also like you to submit a portfolio or equivalent. If no portfolio is available it might be helpful to provide us an abstract of your thesis/papers (if any), previous research topics, other information concerning preservation/conservation projects you were involved in (e.g. internship, workshop) and/or relevant working experience if applicable. Feel free to add any materials that might further exemplify your skills and previous experience.
Additional information
Each application is judged individually by its merits, being academic (study results) and/or professional (professional experience). The selection committee also aims at achieving a multidisciplinary and international group of students. The programme limits its yearly intake (for the 1st year of the programme) to a maximum of 30 students.
Students with a degree not obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community
Students who did not obtain their previous degree(s) at an institution of the Flemish Community should submit an application via the Admissions Office: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/.
You can find a list of core documents, which should be submitted with every application, here: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/requesteddocuments.
Diploma requirements
Master of ArchitectureMaster of Engineering
Master of Urban Planning / Design
Master of Town and Country Planning
Master of Spatial Planning
Master of Art History
Master of Archaeology
Master of Landscape Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture (after 5 years of study)
Master of Engineering Technology
Master of History
Master of another relevant discipline provided the candidate has additional proven relevant experience
Another academic Master degree
Language requirements
All applicants must prove their proficiency in English. The accepted English proficiency tests are:- TOEFL: Computer-based test 213 pt., Internet-based test 79 pt., Paper-based test 550 pt.
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 pt.
- Cambridge CAE or CPE tests.
Applicants who have obtained a previous diploma in a programme taught in English in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America are exempted from submitting an English proficiency test.
Additional requirements
- Applicants are required to add at least two (preferably three) recommendation letters to their application file.
- We would also like you to submit a portfolio or equivalent. If no portfolio is available it might be helpful to provide us an abstract of your thesis/papers (if any), previous research topics, other information concerning preservation/conservation projects you were involved in (e.g. internship, workshop) and/or relevant working experience if applicable. Feel free to add any materials that might further exemplify your skills and previous experience.
- GRE test results: Students applying to this programme are exempted from submitting GRE scores, but it might still be considered as an asset.
Additional information
Each application is judged individually by its merits, being academic (study results) and/or professional (professional experience). The selection committee also aims at achieving a multidisciplinary and international group of students. The programme limits its yearly intake (for the 1st year of the programme) to a maximum of 30 students.
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Students have to follow all subgroups.
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Theoretical and Methodological Frame
All courses are compulsory:
8 ECTS Conservation of Architectural Heritage: History, Theory and Practice H00A0C staff staff
- T.Coomans de Brachène (coordinator)
- A.Vandesande
- N.
- J.Cui (substitute)
Conservation of Architectural Heritage: History, Theory and Practice: Lectures (4 ECTS) H01X9a staff Conservation of Architectural Heritage: History, Theory and Practice: Seminars (2 ECTS) H01Z0a staff staff
- T.Coomans de Brachène
- N.
- J.Cui (substitute)
Conservation of Architectural Heritage: Empirical Research and Stakeholder Data (2 ECTS) H0Q45a staff staff
8 ECTS Conservation Policies H00A4C staff staff
- K.Van Balen (coordinator)
- A.Heylighen
- K.Van Balen
- D.Vanneste
- N.
Conservation Policies: Lectures (4 ECTS) H00W9a staff staff
Conservation Policies: Seminar (2 ECTS) H00X0a staff Conservation Policies : Sustainable Tourism and Heritage (2 ECTS) H0Q92a staff staff
8 ECTS Building Materials and Conservation Techniques H00A3C staff staff
- E.Verstrynge (coordinator)
- O.Cizer
- E.Verstrynge
- N.
Module 1: Historic Materials and Construction (3 ECTS) H0Q46a staff staff
Module 2: Conservation and Restoration Techniques (3 ECTS) H0Q47a staff staff
Module 3: Guest Lectures on Building Materials and Conservation Techniques (2 ECTS) H0Q48a staff staff
3 ECTS Building Physics and Sustainable Design for Built Heritage H0Q91A staff- N.
- E.Vereecken (substitute)
staff
- N.
- E.Vereecken (substitute)
Building Physics and Sustainable Design for Built Heritage (3 ECTS) H0Q91a staff- N.
- E.Vereecken (substitute)
staff
- N.
- E.Vereecken (substitute)
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Optional Courses
The student chooses two or three of the following courses with a minimum of 8 ECTS and a maximum of 10 ECTS.
5 ECTS Human Settlements in Development H02P4B staff staff
Human Settlements in Development (5 ECTS) H02P4a staff staff
4 ECTS Theory and Practice of Urbanism since 1945 H02L4A staff staff
Theory and Practice of Urbanism since 1945: Lecture (3 ECTS) H02L4a staff staff
Theory and Practice of Urbanism since 1945: Seminar Discussions (1 ECTS) H02L5a staff staff
4 ECTS Project Development and Management H02O3A staff staff
Project Development and Management: Lecture (2 ECTS) H02O3a staff staff
Project Development and Management: Seminars (2 ECTS) H02O4a staff staff
3 ECTS Geomatics for Urbanism and Spatial Planning H02Q8A staff staff
Geomatics for Urbanism and Spatial Planning: Lecture (0.5 ECTS) H02Q8a staff staff
Geomatics for Urbanism and Spatial Planning: Seminars (0.5 ECTS) H02Q9a staff staff
Geomatics for Urbanism and Spatial Planning: Practices (2 ECTS) H02R0a staff staff
4 ECTS Economic and Sustainability Aspects of Architectural and Urban Design H02T7A staff staff
- K.Allacker (coordinator)
- N.
- D.Ramon (substitute)
Economic and Sustainability Aspects of Architectural and Urban Design (4 ECTS) H02T7a staff staff
- K.Allacker
- N.
- D.Ramon (substitute)
3 ECTS Advanced Building Materials Science H03V5C staff staff
Advanced Building Materials Science (3 ECTS) H03V5a staff staff
6 ECTS Housing and the city G0S30A staff staff
Housing and the City: Lectures/Seminars (6 ECTS) G0S31a staff staff
5 ECTS Anthropology and the Anthropocene S0D68B staff- A.Cassiman (coordinator)
- F.De Boeck
staff
- A.Cassiman (coordinator)
- F.De Boeck
Anthropology and the Anthropocene (5 ECTS) S0D68a staff staff
5 ECTS Anthropology and Travel S0G00B staff staff
Anthropology and Travel (5 ECTS) S0G00a staff staff
4 ECTS Modernity and Urbanity: Capita Selecta from Architectural Theory and Criticism. Critical Analysis of Texts and Projects H0P02A staff- L.Beeckmans (coordinator)
- H.Heynen
staff
- L.Beeckmans (coordinator)
- H.Heynen
Past Positions, Contemporary Challenges: Lecture (3 ECTS) H0P01a staff staff
Critical Analysis of Texts and Projects: Seminars (1 ECTS) H0P02a staff staff
4 ECTS Landscape Urbanism H03N1A staff staff
Landscape Urbanism: Lecture (3 ECTS) H03N1a staff staff
Landscape Urbanism: Case Presentation (1 ECTS) H03N2a staff staff
6 ECTS Urban Anthropology S0D88D staff staff
- F.De Boeck
- N.
- Y.Gidron (cooperator)
Urban Anthropology (6 ECTS) S0D88a staff staff
- F.De Boeck
- N.
- Y.Gidron (cooperator)
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Project-based Education
All courses are compulsory:
4 ECTS Building Archaeology H00A8B staff- T.Coomans de Brachène (coordinator)
- T.Patrício
staff
- T.Coomans de Brachène (coordinator)
- T.Patrício
Building Archaeology: Manual Recording (2 ECTS) H01X8a staff Building Archaeology: Lectures and Seminars (2 ECTS) H01Y8a staff 4 ECTS Conservation of Urban Sites and Landscapes: History, Theory and Practice H00A1B staff staff
Conservation of Urban Sites and Landscapes: History, Theory and Practice: Seminars (2 ECTS) H00W4a staff staff
Conservation of Urban Sites and Landscapes: History, Theory and Practice: Lectures (2 ECTS) H01Z1a staff staff
4 ECTS Built Heritage Documentation H00A2B staff staff
- A.Vandesande (coordinator)
- K.De Jonge
- M.Santana Quintero
- A.Vandesande
Built Heritage Documentation: Lectures (2 ECTS) H00W5a staff Built Heritage Documentation: ArchDOC (2 ECTS) H00W6a staff 3 ECTS International Workshop H00X3B staff International Workshop: Seminars (1 ECTS) H00X3a staff International Workshop: Workshop (2 ECTS) H00X4a staff 12 ECTS Integrated Project Work H00A5C staff- G.Gantois (coordinator)
- O.Cizer
- T.Coomans de Brachène
- K.De Jonge
- G.Gantois
- E.Verstrynge
- N.
- M.Hurx (substitute)
- J.Cui (substitute)
staff
- G.Gantois (coordinator)
- O.Cizer
- T.Coomans de Brachène
- K.De Jonge
- G.Gantois
- E.Verstrynge
- N.
- M.Hurx (substitute)
- J.Cui (substitute)
Integrated Project Work: Seminars (3 ECTS) H00X1a staff staff
- O.Cizer
- T.Coomans de Brachène
- K.De Jonge
- G.Gantois
- N.
- M.Hurx (substitute)
Integrated Project Work (9 ECTS) H00X2a staff staff
- T.Coomans de Brachène
- K.De Jonge
- G.Gantois
- E.Verstrynge
- N.
- J.Cui (substitute)
6 ECTS Professional Internship H00B0C staff staff
Professional Internship (6 ECTS) H00X5a staff staff
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Research Training
All courses are compulsory:
18 ECTS Master's Thesis H00A6B staff- T.Coomans de Brachène (coordinator)
- N.
staff
- T.Coomans de Brachène (coordinator)
- N.
Master's Thesis (18 ECTS) H00X7a staff- N.
staff
- N.
4 ECTS Research Seminars H00A7C staff staff
- T.Coomans de Brachène (coordinator)
- K.De Jonge
- M.Hurx
Research Seminars (3 ECTS) H00X6a staff Introduction Research Methodologies for Architectural History (1 ECTS) H0Q90a staff staff
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