Program Details
Digital Humanities is a young field of research, focused on the use of computational techniques to support research in the Humanities and Social Sciences. One of the key drivers of the field is the recent availability of large digital repositories within
- Location:
- Leuven, Belgium
- Program Type:
- Study Abroad
- Degree Level:
- Undergraduate
- Term:
- Academic Year
Program Overview
- Program Description:
- This programme starts in academic year 2015-2016.
Digital Humanities is a young field of research, focused on the use of computational techniques to support research in the Humanities and Social Sciences. One of the key drivers of the field is the recent availability of large digital repositories within many areas of the Humanities and Social Sciences. These repositories offer the prospect of applying computational visualization, querying and analysis techniques, leading to the discovery of new knowledge and insights. The field also applies new digital techniques to enhance approaches, processes, skills and methods developed and applied in the Humanities. This includes the use of digital techniques in instructional sciences, the use of digital games in social sciences or the use of digital techniques in online publishing.
- Setting Description:
- Situated in the heart of Western Europe, KU Leuven (University of Leuven) has been a centre of learning for nearly six centuries. Today, it is Belgium's largest and highest-ranked university and, founded in 1425, one of the oldest and most renowned universities in Europe. As a leading European research university and co-founder of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), KU Leuven offers a wide variety of programmes in English, all supported by high-quality, innovative, interdisciplinary research. KU Leuven is home to a vibrant community of international scholars spread out over its various campuses. 14% of the university’s 54,000 students are international representing 140 countries. KU Leuven's three doctoral schools provide internationally oriented PhD tracks for more than 4,000 doctoral students. Boasting an outstanding central location, KU Leuven offers a truly international experience, high-quality education, world-class research and cutting-edge innovation.
- Cost:
- https://www.kuleuven.be/studentenadministratie/inschrijvingen/en/fees/fees.html