Overview

The Architecture and Urban Planning PhD course at University of Ferrara shall explore cross field research approaches based on the research activities of the PhD Candidate, the active debate with the teachers (taking part at the joint sittings) and experts of real estate and construction market. The researches shall be developed under an international scale.

Features

The educational goal is leading to acquire knowledge in disciplinary and interdisciplinary theories, methods and tools, inside the framework of current contemporary architectural and industrial design research through the development of networking abilities, inter-disciplinary research skills and capacities of elaboration of innovative theories and relationship with the productive and social world.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Design theories and methods and sustainable constructions;
Inclusive design, design for all, accessibility to spaces, products and services, sustainable design;
Innovative technologies and materials for industrial, building and structural design;
Materials and techniques for the conservation of historical heritage, building maintenance and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) considerations.
Cultural heritages. Innovations and ICT processes for cultural heritages use and conservation.
Building envelope for the digital era. Strategies and innovative solutions for multifunctional prefabricated façade in digital construction.
Digital transition: product and process in the digital age for the construction industry.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

The competition is generally published in June each year and expires by the end of July.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Architecture View 9 other PhDs in Architecture in Italy

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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

A student with foreign qualifications must uploaded the below mentioned documents on the university application platform:

The original hard copy of the secondary school diploma achieved abroad (after at least 12 years of school attendance) translated into Italian and duly legalised (see Legalization and Apostille of the hague).

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Ferrara

700 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

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