Introduction

IUAV University of Venice is a higher technical university located in Venice, Italy, which focuses on architecture and develops a variety of design majors. It is also the only university in Italy that specializes in teaching design and planning for all majors related to human habitation and living environment.

Overview

Number of students: about 4,200 students are enrolled each year.

Course settings: There are 4 undergraduate majors, 6 master's majors and 9 doctoral majors, and advanced professional courses, various workshops and learning activities are offered.

History and establishment time

In December 1926, it was founded by Giovanni Bordiga, the then president of the Venice Academy of Fine Arts. It was originally the Venice University of Architecture College. In 2001, it was officially renamed Venice IUAV University.

School strength

Faculty: It has a group of experts and scholars with profound attainments in architecture, design and other fields. They not only have rich teaching experience, but also actively participate in various scientific research projects and practical activities to provide students with professional guidance and cutting-edge knowledge.

Teaching resources: The school has its own design company (IUAV Studi&Progetti Srl), which is composed of professors and graduates of the school. It develops and designs projects for private and public institutions, providing students with practical opportunities and employment channels.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' innovation, practical ability and interdisciplinary thinking, emphasize the close connection between design and society, culture, environment and other aspects, and encourage students to think and solve problems from different angles to better adapt to the future society's demand for professional talents.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: architecture, urban planning, design, fashion design, media arts, visual arts, etc.

Department

After the school system was reorganized in 2012, it was divided into three major departments, namely the architecture, construction, and protection department, the architecture and art department, and the design and planning department in complex environments.

Ranking

In the 2015/2016 Censis official ranking, it ranked second among the four public polytechnic universities recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education.

In the ranking of domestic university architecture departments in Italy, 2015/2016 In 2013/2014, it ranked third in the country, and in 2015/2016, it ranked third in the country. Among them, the academic professional level in the single ranking ranked first in the country. In 2013/2014, it ranked fourth in the country, and the professional level also ranked first in the country.

Expenses

Undergraduate tuition: about 1000-2000 euros/year.

Master's tuition: about 1500-3000 euros/year.

Campus environment

Geographic location: The main campus is located on the main island of Venice, close to the main railway station of Venice Island-Santa Lucia Station, with convenient transportation and can be reached by various means.

Campus buildings: The school's headquarters and teaching buildings are located in the former monastery of Teresa in the Dorsoduro district in the historical center of Venice. This is a Renaissance building. The studio was converted from the nearby Magazzini 7 (Ligabue) warehouse and overlooks the Giudecca Canal.