PhD studies at KU Leuven
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Are you passionate about science? Do you want to develop new knowledge while working in an inspiring environment? Doing a PhD may be the right thing for you!
Doctoral School for the humanities & Social Sciences
The Doctoral school for the Humanities and Social Sciences offers a high-quality PhD programme in all research areas of Humanities. The PhD programmes are designed to stimulate and nurture young talent, fully preparing PhD graduates for a career in both academia and beyond.
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doctoral school of biomedical sciences
The Doctoral School of Biomedical Sciences trains biomedical researchers to explore the fundamentals of living systems at all levels - from gene to cell to body and mind - and to leverage that knowledge to improve human health. By nurturing today's researchers, the doctoral school contributes to a healthier world tomorrow.
Read moreArenberg Doctoral school of science, engineering & Technology
Arenberg Doctoral School offers a stimulating and inspriring environment to doctoral researchers who drive the discoveries and developments in science, engineering & technology that lead to a better understanding of our world and will be used to improve the world we live in.
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- Finding a supervisor - Admission & enrollment
- PhD regulations
- Charter for the PhD researcher and the supervisor
- Joint and double doctoral degrees
