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KU Leuven Master of Conservation of Monuments and Sites
KU Leuven

Master of Conservation of Monuments and Sites

Leuven, Belgium

2 Years

English

Full time, Part time

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Sep 2025

EUR 7,771 *

On-Campus

* EEA|non-EEA fee

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This advanced master's program is an intensive international and interdisciplinary experience. The program is ideal for students fascinated by conservation and restoration techniques in the field of built heritage preservation. It is taught at the beautiful Arenberg Castle in the historic city of Leuven. The renowned Raymond Lemaire International Centre for Conservation (RLICC), established in 1976, focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration and intercultural dialogue both in an education and research environment.

Cultural heritage is a valuable resource for the sustainable development of the environment we live in. For more than 45 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 program is well-known for its international and interdisciplinary content which is taught using a well-established methodology that prepares students for a variety of exciting career and research opportunities.

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  • We offer an international environment in which students are taught in small groups in close contact with professors and guest lecturers.
  • You will obtain knowledge through a variety of lectures, site visits, and project work.
  • Students will build close working relationships with staff, renowned experts, and foreign guest lecturers each covering a broad range of expertise.
  • You will have the opportunity to study at KU Leuven, the most innovative university in Europe. Discover the unique historical city of Leuven which includes two World Heritage Sites within the city centre.
  • You will gain vital working experience across the globe thanks to our close relations with UNESCO, ICOMOS, and other national and international organizations as well as through our vast alumni network.
  • You will widen your career opportunities in conservation practices, international and national heritage bodies, or academic research.

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