Course General Description

The MSc degree program in Architecture Construction and City aims to create the intellectual and professional figure of the European Architect. A figure capable of developing a quality architectural design starting from a deep knowledge of all the complex set of issues - cultural, environmental, technical and procedural - that are at the root of modern design activities. The program develops over 4 semesters, including the possibility of a partial study experience abroad, and it is structured into Design units, Subject laboratories and courses. There are no pre-set curricula with the MSc program because students decide which subjects to focus on, to give their training a specialisation, ending with a Degree thesis, which covers all the fourth semester with 30 university academic credits. In order to promote the international nature of the MSc program, all first year courses are held both in Italian and English.

School General Description

The Polytechnic University of Turin is a public university based in Turin, Italy. Established in 1859, it is Italy’s oldest technical university. The university offers several courses in the fields of Engineering, Architecture and Industrial Design. Campuses of the Politecnico di Torino draw inspiration from the structure of Anglo-Saxon ones, with multipurpose buildings for teaching, basis and applied research and services to the students in Turin, and a regional network of technological centers (Alessandria, Biella, Mondovì, Verrès), dedicated to research activities, technological transfer, specialist education and services to the region.