Program Overview
The Visual Arts at Universita IUAV di Venezia is a MA programme in Arts & Design taught in English, Italian 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 Visual Arts 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, Italian
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 2,985 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,985 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Venice, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Visual Arts 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
- Advanced Visual Arts 1
- Advanced Visual Arts 2
- Advanced Visual Arts 3
- Documentary video workshop
- History of art and architecture
- Theory & criticism of contemporary art
- Documentary and experimental cinema
- Aesthetics and theory of perception
- Philosophy of science
- Iconology and classical tradition
- Digital interactions
- Fashion and visual culture
- Fashion curation
- Semiotics and theory of image
- Sociology of communicative processes
- History of exhibitions and display
- Fashion history and theory
- History of cinema and photography
- Digital technology
- Architectural theory
- Web design
- Criticism of contemporary design
- Economics of institutions and cultural activities
- Legislation of cultural activities
- Innovation in visual communication
- Workshops
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements
1. Bachelors degree (180 ects) certificate in Fine Arts, History of Arts, Design, Architecture and related disciplines.
2. Online pre-enrolment
a) Application Form
a) Copy of Passport or European ID card
b) CV in European format.
c) Academic transcript or self-certification
d) Copy of the original bachelors degree certificate. If the degree will be obtained after the date of conclusion of the selection process, self-certification is required.
e) Proof of payment of the admission fee ( 30).
3. Interview
The interview is conducted by the Academic Committee and allows the candidate to express his/her motivation, competences, knowledge, skills and attitudes and to show his/her portfolio and/or the abstract of the Bachelors Diploma thesis.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,985 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,985 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,985 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,985 (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
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- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English, Italian
- Duration 24 months
