Iuav University of Venice

Università Iuav di Venezia was established in 1926 as one of the first Architecture Schools in Italy. To this day, it still maintains its status of uniqueness. It is a design themed university focusing on the teaching, research and practice in the design of living spaces and environments and in the design of everyday use objects, of fashion and graphics.

Syllabuses, courses and learning and workshop activities are organised in 4 undergraduate degree programmes and 6 graduate degree programmes covering the fields of architecture, design, fashion, visual arts, urban and regional planning and theatre. In addition, Iuav offers advanced specialisation courses and 8 PhDs. A learning technique unique to Iuav is the workshop, which is meant to offer learning opportunities and work experience under the direct supervision of high-profile professionals and teachers.

Iuav has established agreements with important Italian and foreign cultural institutions, museums and universities such as La Biennale di Venezia, Teatro La Fenice, Palazzo Grassi, Musei Civici Veneziani, Triennale di Milano, Parsons School of Design, MIT, IIT, CCA, Tongji University. Iuav students are involved with all of these institutions on a regular basis. Iuav is committed to invest in research and development on issues related to the city, the territory and environment, the landscape, infrastructures and mobility, environmental protection and conservation, sustainable design, the history of architecture, new frontiers of design, and arts. 

Iuav is an international university that offers courses and internships both in Italy and abroad and encourages student exchanges. It teaches the knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure successful entry into the world’s job market.