Who usually attends Venice Studio?

Venice Studio has welcomed students from over 100 schools in 60+ countries. The cohort is diverse and includes bachelor, master and recently graduated students from primarily architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, interior architecture and planning.

How much time is dedicated to studio and how much free-time is there?

The program has been carefully calibrated to balance in-studio project development with free-time. Generating a considered design project while spending time experiencing the city, its cultures and its people is the ideal outcome for any student in the program.

Where does the program take place?

All studios take place in Venice, Italy (there is no online tuition available). Each studio has a designated space which can also be used by students outside scheduled class-times. All studios are clustered together for optimum social and intellectual connection between all the architects and students across the program. Studios are located in Venice’s historical centre.

What is the language of instruction?

English.

What equipment should students bring with them to Venice?

Each student is required to bring a laptop computer. Some studios may require particular software. Software requirements (and any other required items) will be listed on each studio page on this website in due course. Please note that equipment insurance is the responsibility of each student.

How is accommodation organised?

Organising accommodation is the responsibility of each student. Many students share accommodation with other students in the program. Please refer to the Venice ‘travel & accommodation’ section of this website for more information.

What to expect from the field-trips?

Field-trips within Venice’s historical centre, and often further afield on the Italian mainland are organised for all students. These are carefully selected by the architectural practices leading each studio to take full advantage of the inspiring city and landscape but also to connect with the particular studio program and design task. Therefore, each studio will include one or more unique trips. In the past studios have visited: Venice Biennale, IUAV Architecture Archive, Villa Foscari by Andrea Palladio, Canova Museum and Gypsotheca by Carlo Scarpa, kayaking around the islands of the Venetian Lagoon, and the last gold-beater atelier in Venice. (note: all field-trip costs are included in the ticket price.)

What is a ‘studio partner’?

Some studios at Venice Studio partner with local organisations who act as clients for the design project or who are best placed to provide the particular studio project the best local knowledge possible. Often, through the studio partner, students are exposed to aspects of Venice not accessible to regular visitors. Partners could include: museums, foundations, not-for-profits, wineries / vineyards, government authorities…

Is it possible to gain internships or other job opportunities with the participating firms?

At Venice Studio, the architects work closely with each of their students throughout the 2 week program. This presents them a unique opportunity to identify suitable candidates from around the world for any available internship or work opportunities post Venice Studio. Some architectural firms join the program to specifically spot suitable candidates / future talent – consequently, students have secured internships and work opportunities as a direct result of participation at Venice Studio.
Any internship or job opportunities available are at the sole discretion of the studio directors and the firm and are not guaranteed.

Is academic credit awarded?

Venice Studio does not issue academic credit directly. However, at the completion of the program students receive an architect issued reference letter and transcript which may aid your faculty’s recognition of your Venice Studio study. Many schools around the world award students academic credit for undertaking Venice Studio. Credit point allocation is at the sole discretion of your university faculty.

Do I need a Visa to enter the EU / Italy?

Each student is responsible for securing their own visa for entry into Italy (if required). Students can be provided with a formal Venice Studio letter of enrolment should they need it to support any visa application. Should you require a visa it is highly recommended to start the process as soon as possible (as the application process can be lengthy)