Today, protecting and safeguarding cultural heritage requires a proactive approach, oriented toward the future and capable of engaging with all events (natural and conflict-related) that make heritage vulnerable, from tourism pressure to climate change.
The single-cycle degree programme offered by Iuav is highly competitive at national level, set in a city that possesses an extraordinary architectural, urban and landscape heritage and that is itself an unparalleled laboratory for restoration and conservation culture.
The five-year programme provides you with a solid educational foundation and a wide range of interdisciplinary activities, scientific contributions from national and international experts, and a body of knowledge developed by Iuav through years of experience in reconstruction in risk areas, both in prevention and in emergency and post-emergency management. You will have the opportunity to undertake internships in public and private institutions.
You will develop the ability to oversee the entire conservation and design process, from preliminary phases to supervision of execution and long-term maintenance of the work.
After graduation, you will be able to work with competence and autonomy in all activities related to the profession of architect, recognised at European level, in both decision-making and operational roles, in public and private contexts. You may also access the School of Specialisation in Architectural and Environmental Heritage (SSIBAP), qualifying for positions as architect officials within the Italian Ministry of Culture.
Ministerial degree code
LM4 C.U. – Architecture and Building Engineering–Architecture (five-year single-cycle)
Qualification
Master’s Degree in Architecture
Number of university credits
300
Duration
5 years
Coordination
Sara Di Resta
Language
Italian
Location
Università Iuav di Venezia
Department
Department of Project Cultures
Entry requirements
Foreign qualification Upper secondary school diploma
Available places
120
Distribution of available places
Applications for the academic year 2026/2027 are closed.
University contribution
For the 2026/2027 academic year, the total university contribution is 2,806.18 euros. Tuition is the same for all degree programmes and is divided into three instalments. The total amount varies according to students’ economic conditions and academic merit. More information on tuition fee reductions.
Other fees
192 euros
regional tax
16 euros
stamp duty
Additional expenses
You may need to cover additional costs not included in tuition, such as accommodation, transport, and materials. For more information, see the Welcome Guide.
Scholarships
Students may access benefits through the Financial Aid Service: scholarships, tuition waivers, fee reductions based on the ISEE indicator, student loans, part-time collaborations, tutoring activities. 50% of Iuav students benefit from a reduction on the maximum tuition contribution. More information on Financial Aid benefits.
The Study prospectus defines each year how the degree programme is organised, outlines the learning paths, and provides all the information you need to manage your studies. It is the official source of information throughout your university career.
This document sets out the rules governing degree regulations and the operating criteria of degree programmes, in compliance with laws and the Statute.
Student evaluation of teaching is one of the measures adopted by the University for teaching quality assurance, monitoring results and learning processes, and internal evaluation. Students of all degree programmes (except newly enrolled students) complete an annual questionnaire that gives the University a broad overview of teaching, services, and overall functioning.
Main contacts for Architecture. Proactive Conservation of Heritage in Risk Areas
Santa Croce 601 – Venice
This office supports the delivery of teaching for first- and second-cycle degree programmes.
The call center is open
Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
Saturday, 9am to 1pm
(excluding public holidays)
Programme coordinator
Teacher
