Program Overview
The Yacht Design at University of Genova is a MSc programme in Arts & Design over 24 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 arts & design. 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 Yacht 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: La Spezia, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Yacht Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Yacht Stability and Dynamics
- Yacht Studio workshop A - 1st part
- Motor Yacht Design
- Structural Mechanics
- Mathematical Physics
- Yacht Construction Technologies
- Yacht Design Studio Workshop A \x96 2nd part
- Ship Structures
- Ship Propulsion Plants
- Yacht Design Studio Workshop B
- Yacht Rigging
- Marine Numerical Hydrodynamics
- Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning
- Internship
- Thesis
- Interior Design
- Sailing Yacht Design
- Yacht Electronic Systems
- Terrestrial and Satellite Yacht Navigation Support Systems
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Knowledge and understanding
- Applying knowledge and understanding
- Making judgments
- Communication skills
- Learning skills
Skills required for access
All that is necessary to be admitted in Yacht Design MSc:- Hold a Degree, a MSc by law MD 509/1999, a MSc by law MD 270/2004, achieved at an Italian University or a Five Year Degree (before MD 509/1999) achieved at an Italian University or an equivalent.
- Hold at least 40 CFU, or equivalent knowledge, achieved at any academic course (Degree, MSc, first and second level Master) in scientific sectors suitable for base educational activities in three years degree fields about Industrial Engineering Class; (Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Informatics, Statistics)
- Hold at least 45 CFU, or equivalent knowledge, achieved at any academic course (Degree, MSc, first and second level Master) in scientific sectors suitable for educational activities in Naval Engineering Class field; (Naval Architecture, Ship Hydrostatics, Ship Propulsion Systems, Ship Plants)
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About University of Genova
University of Genova
Genoa, Italy
University of Genova (Università degli Studi di Genova) is a historic and prestigious public research university in Genoa, Liguria, Italy, founded in 1481, making it one of Italy’s oldest and...
University Profile- Start Date Length 1137
- Language English
- Duration 24 months