Master of Conservation of Monuments and Sites
Leuven, Belgium
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
16 Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 9,493 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* there is no strict application deadline. | for the most recent – and only official – information on application deadlines, please check the KU Leuven webpage
** for non-EEA & EEA | for the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check the KU Leuven webpage
Key Summary
About: The Master of Conservation of Monuments and Sites offers an in-depth curriculum focused on the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage.
This program spans two years and covers historical context, materials science, and hands-on conservation techniques.
Students will learn to assess and conserve various structures and sites, gaining practical experience through fieldwork and projects.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue careers in conservation consulting, museum curation, and heritage site management.
Opportunities exist within governmental heritage agencies, non-profit organizations, and private firms specializing in conservation and restoration projects.
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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 programme 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.
Strengths
- 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.