Program Overview

SCIENZE DELL'ARCHITETTURA

The SCIENZE DELL'ARCHITETTURA program is a three-year undergraduate course offered by the University of Genoa. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in architecture, focusing on the development of skills and knowledge in the fields of architecture, urban planning, and landscape design.

Program Details

• Code: 11870
• Type: Three-year undergraduate course (D.M. 1648/2023)
• Duration: 3 years
• CFU: 180
• Class: L-17
• Access: Admission test
• Available Places:
  • EU students: 130
  • Non-EU students: 12
• Location: Genoa
• Language: Italian
• Teaching Method: Conventional
• Coordinator: Cristina Candito
• Department: Department of Architecture and Design

Curriculum

The program is divided into two main areas of study:

• Architettura: This area focuses on the development of skills and knowledge in the field of architecture, including the study of building techniques, materials, and construction processes. Students will also participate in laboratory activities, where they will work on projects related to architecture and the environment.
• Paesaggio e cittą sostenibile: This area focuses on the study of landscape and urban planning, with an emphasis on sustainability and environmental issues. Students will learn about the analysis, design, and planning of landscapes and cities, and will participate in laboratory activities where they will work on projects related to these topics.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the SCIENZE DELL'ARCHITETTURA program will have a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Free profession or consultancy: Graduates can work as freelance architects or consultants, offering their services to clients in the private and public sectors.
• Support operative in professional studios: Graduates can work in architectural studios, providing support to architects and other professionals in the design and development of projects.
• Companies operating in the sector: Graduates can work in companies that operate in the construction and architecture sector, including construction companies, real estate developers, and architectural firms.
• Structures responsible for quality control of the built environment: Graduates can work in public or private organizations responsible for controlling the quality of the built environment, including building inspection services and urban planning departments.

What You Will Learn

The program will provide students with a comprehensive education in architecture, including:

• Project, urban planning, technology, restoration: Students will learn about the principles and techniques of architectural design, urban planning, and restoration.
• History of architecture, city, territory: Students will study the history of architecture, urban planning, and landscape design, and will learn about the cultural and social context of these fields.
• Science, technique, informatics, design: Students will learn about the scientific and technical principles that underlie architectural design, including the use of computer-aided design (CAD) software and other digital tools.
• Social and economic sciences, sustainability: Students will study the social and economic aspects of architecture and urban planning, including the principles of sustainability and environmental design.
• Analysis of building structures: Students will learn about the analysis and design of building structures, including the study of materials, construction techniques, and structural systems.
• Geomorphology, botany, landscape: Students will study the natural environment and its relationship to architecture and urban planning, including the study of geomorphology, botany, and landscape ecology.

News and Events

The program will provide students with opportunities to participate in events and activities related to architecture and urban planning, including conferences, workshops, and exhibitions.

Admission

Admission to the program is based on an admission test, which will assess the student's knowledge and skills in the field of architecture. The test will include a written exam and an interview, and will be held at the University of Genoa.

Contacts

For more information about the program, please contact the Department of Architecture and Design at the University of Genoa.