MENUExchange Program : IUAV University of Venice (Italy)
Exchange Program IUAV University of Venice (Italy) Università IUAV di Venezia
Focusing on the preservation of historic cities and the integration of modern architecture, featuring a distinguished academic staff of internationally renowned professors.
IUAV University of Venice (Università IUAV di Venezia) is a public university in Italy specializing in architecture and design, founded in 1926. Established as Italy's first specialized school of architecture, it was originally known as IUAV (Istituto Universitario di Architettura di Venezia) and continues to be widely recognized by this name today.
As a prestigious institution where the legendary master Carlo Scarpa served as a professor, and where world-famous architects such as Aldo Rossi and Manfredo Tafuri have taught, it stands as one of Italy's premier architectural universities.
Guided by an educational philosophy that emphasizes strength, functionality, and beauty, the university offers interdisciplinary learning across a wide range of fields—including architecture, urban planning, landscape design, interiors, industrial design, graphics, and fashion—all set within the historic context of Venice. With a relatively compact student body of approximately 5,000, the university excels in international exchange and cultural heritage conservation.
| Institution | IUAV University of Venice (Italy) |
| Website | https://www.iuav.it |
| Educational Focus | Architectural education integrating urbanism, environment, cultural heritage, and design, with a strong emphasis on the unique context of historic Venice. |
| Instruction Language | English and Italian (English-taught courses are available). |
| Academic Calendar | First Semester (Sept–Feb) / Second Semester (Feb–July) |
| Credit System | ECTS System |
| Key Features | Study architecture that coexists with history and culture in the "City of Water," Venice. Various design studios and workshops are conducted in English. As Venice is a world-class tourist destination, early arrangements for housing and living expenses are essential. |
| Capacity |
Graduate Students (Master's Program in Architecture): Up to 4 students per semester (max. 1 year). Open to both first-year and second-year Master's students. |
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Enrollment History (Past 5 Years)
- September 2022 – February 2023 (Fall Semester): 1 student
- September 2023 – February 2024 (Fall Semester): 2 students
- September 2025 – February 2026 (Fall Semester): 1 student
