Università Iuav di Venezia 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.
Established in 1926 as one of the first Architecture Schools in Italy, Iuav combines a renowned tradition with a firm commitment to permanent innovation while putting the design process at the core of the whole educational experience.
Degree programmes and courses in English, a wide network of worldwide partners in teaching and research, many visiting academics and professionals and vibrant student community from all over the world make Iuav an international university.
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.
1926 the year Iuav was established
COMMUNITY
4312 students enrolled in a study programme:
2673 in bachelor’s degrees
1590 in master’s degrees
161 students enrolled in postgraduate specialisation courses
371 international students
92 PhD students
106 research fellows
380 outoing students in the frame of exchange programmes (2022/2023 a.y.)
31 countries Iuav has agreements with
548 professors, researchers, and teaching assistants
250 administrative staff members
STUDY PROGRAMMES
6 study areas
architecture, design, fashion, theatre, urban planning, visual arts
5 bachelor’s degrees
6 master’s degrees
17 postgraduate specialisation courses
5 advanced specialisation courses
1 PhD programme with 9 research areas
BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
11 university buildings in Venice historical centre
1 university campus in Vicenza
1 department of excellence
1 school of doctoral studies
1 specialisation school in architectural and landscape heritage
10 labs
12 research clusters
10 research units
5 study centres
16 spin offs
1 library
ARCHITECTURE AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
DESIGN, FASHION
FINE ARTS
APPLIED ARTS 
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