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Curatorship of Architecture and Design

Universita IUAV di Venezia
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree Master
Duration 12 months
Deadline Jul, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Venice, Italy
Language English

Program Overview

The Curatorship of Architecture and Design at Universita IUAV di Venezia is a Master programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Curatorship of Architecture and Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  5. Location: Venice, Italy

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Curatorship of Architecture and Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:

  1. Architect
  2. Urban Planner
  3. Landscape Designer
  4. Sustainability Consultant
  5. Real Estate Developer
  6. Heritage Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Four month-long classes
  2. Three-month internship in a country of your choosing
  3. Five month-long period devoted to the final thesis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Fluent English is required. Candidates will have to submit evidence of knowledge of\nenglish. 

To be admitted to the master course, it is necessary to have a three-year degree in one of the following qualifications: architecture, design, art or related disciplines including classes in architecture, architectural history, or related to aesthetic or cultural practice from an accredited university.

Candidates who have a three-year degree in other qualifications must provide evidence of work in criticism, research, design, history, theory, exhibition work or curatorial practice. 




Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Universita IUAV di Venezia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Universita IUAV di Venezia

Universita IUAV di Venezia logo

Universita IUAV di Venezia

Venice, Italy

Iuav University of Venice is a university in Venice, Italy. It was founded in 1926 as the Istituto Universitario di Architettura di Venezia as one of the first architecture schools in Italy. The...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jul, 2026
  • Start Date Oct, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months