Architecture KU Leuven

Overview

The Architecture program from KU Leuven title depends on the position of the (main) supervisor within KU Leuven and not on the specific research subject, nor on earlier qualifications of the doctoral student. (Please note that the Faculty Doctoral Committee will decide which degrees are acceptable, more info.)

• If the (main) supervisor is a member of the Faculty of Engineering Science (architectural engineering, Arenberg Castle, Heverlee), the PhD candidate will obtain a PhD in Engineering/Architecture.

• If the (main) supervisor is a member of the Faculty of Architecture (architecture, Campus Sint-Lucas Brussels Ghent), the PhD candidate will receive a PhD in Architecture.

About the department

KU Leuven’s Department of Architecture brings together researchers from the Faculty of Engineering Science and the Faculty of Architecture with offices in Leuven, Brussels and Ghent. With over 40 full time professors, 30 guest professors, 14 postdoc and 180 other researchers, this is Flanders’ largest research department in the field of Architecture. The department is situated at the crossroads of a variety of research methodologies and traditions. It has its roots in both polytechnics and artistic tradition, and is enriched by perspectives from the social sciences.

In Flanders we aim to be the standard for policy-oriented, applied research and research by design. The research performed by the department is intended to have a positive impact on urban and spatial planning policies, encouraging the advancement of architecture in Flanders. Keeping sustainability, social innovation and quality high on the political agenda for the near future and in the long run remains the paramount objective of the department. In addition to this, the department plays its part in fortifying the research base for the practice of interior architecture, architecture, conservation and urbanism and spatial planning. This is achieved by developing close working relationships with a variety of different actors, to include public institutions, social organisations and architectural and design firms.