Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The examination for the degree of PhD in Philosophy consists of a public dissertation defense during which the doctoral student presents his or her research results. In addition, the student must propose three theses on philosophical topics, not related to the subject of the dissertation, for possible defense.
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Institute of Philosophy
Kardinaal Mercierplein 2 box 3200
3000 LEUVEN, Belgium
tel. + 32 16 32 63 00
fax + 32 16 32 63 22
doctcom@hiw.kuleuven.be

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