Overview

Features

The studies are structured in the traditional manner that requires an independent research under the supervision of a professor of the Architecture Academy at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI). In general, no doctoral courses are envisioned.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

History and Theory of Art and Architecture

Architecture and Urban Studies

History and Theory of Art and Architecture

Construction and Technology

Structures and Exact Sciences area

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Architecture

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Holders of a Master of Science in Architecture degree or a Master of Arts in History and Theory of Art and Architecture degree awarded by the Academy of Architecture

Holders of a Master of Science in Architecture, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering or a Master of Arts in Art History awarded by a Swiss university or a university with specific agreements with USI

Holders of diplomas in other fields and/or from other university institutions deemed equivalent by the Doctoral College

Tuition Fee

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International

8000 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4000 CHF per semester during 36 months.
National

8000 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4000 CHF per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Lugano

1516 - 2134 CHF /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.