Overview

Iuav University of Venice is one of the leading universities in Europe and across the world in the fields of architecture, design, fashion, visual arts, urban and regional planning, and theatre. Iuav is strategically and conveniently located in the heart of Venice historical centre, which greatly benefits students and staff in terms of cultural and sport opportunities.

What is involved in an Architecture and Arts PhD at Iuav?

PhD students are required to write a doctoral thesis over a period of three years. The research work shall be conducted through participation in seminars, regular progress presentations, group discussions, meetings with lecturers and tutors, research in archives, international mobility periods.

Periodic reviews on the work carried out result in an annual assessment, which, if successful, allows progression to the following year. At the end of the three years, the thesis is assessed by external referees and, if successful, is discussed in front of a panel of professors with the final award of PhD title.

Programme Structure

The Iuav PhD programme in architecture and arts includes the following areas of training and research:

architectural composition
design sciences
history of architecture
innovation for building and cultural heritage
technological, environmental and building physics design
regional planning and public policy
urbanism
visual arts, performing arts and fashion studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-20 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Architecture Visual Arts View 8 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

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Other requirements

General requirements

Requirements:

a specialist/master's degree or second-level academic qualifications awarded by institutions belonging to the AFAM (Advanced Artistic and Musical Education) sector; or
a degree obtained at a foreign university that is comparable in level, nature, content and academic rights to the Italian degree required and recognised as suitable.

Also required:

CV in A4 format including a list of any scientific publication
presentation of hypothetical research topic
self-presentation video in mp4 format lasting no longer than three minutes where candidates describe their research interests and the reasons why they apply for the Architecture and Arts programme

Optional, but recommended:

dissertation with abstract
portfolio (max.12 pages/folders);
letter(s) of presentation
scientific publications
e) any documentation deemed useful for assessing the eligibility of the qualification obtained abroad (e.g. course programmes, diploma supplement etc.).

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Venice

600 - 950 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Architecture and Arts.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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