Short answer: There are 11 verified English-taught architecture programmes in Italy (4 bachelor's, 7 master's) in 7 cities; most are in Milan, Genoa, Piacenza. The most common entrance requirements are ARCHED, TIL-A.
Where can you study architecture in English?
English-taught bachelor's in architecture
| Programme | University | Admission | Deadline (non-EU, 2027/28) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural DesignCivil engineering, architecture and design · 3 yrs | Politecnico di MilanoMilan | ARCHEDEnglish B2 | 16 July 2027 |
| Architectural DesignCivil engineering, architecture and design · 3 yrs | Politecnico di MilanoPiacenza | ARCHEDEnglish B2 | 16 July 2027 |
| ArchitectureCivil engineering, architecture and design · 3 yrs | Politecnico di TorinoTurin | TIL-AEnglish B2 | 15 July 2027 |
| Architecture Sciences for HeritageCivil engineering, architecture and design · 3 yrs | Politecnico di BariBari | ARCHEDEnglish B1 | 13 July 2027 |
English-taught master's in architecture
| Programme | University | Admission | Deadline (non-EU, 2027/28) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural compositionCivil engineering, architecture and design · 2 yrs | Università di GenovaGenoa | No test (open admission)English B2 | 20 March 2027 |
| Architectural Design and HistoryCivil engineering, architecture and design · 2 yrs | Politecnico di MilanoMilan | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 1 December 2026 |
| Architectural EngineeringCivil engineering, architecture and design · 2 yrs | Politecnico di MilanoMilan | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 1 December 2026 |
| Architecture and creative practices for the city and landscapeCivil engineering, architecture and design · 2 yrs | Università di BolognaBologna | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 7 April 2027 |
| ARCHITECTURE AND HERITAGECivil engineering, architecture and design · 2 yrs | Università di Napoli Federico IINaples | No test (open admission)English B2 | 31 May 2027 |
| Landscape Architecture - Land Landscape HeritageCivil engineering, architecture and design · 2 yrs | Politecnico di MilanoMilan | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 1 December 2026 |
| Sustainable Architecture and Landscape DesignCivil engineering, architecture and design · 2 yrs | Politecnico di MilanoMilan | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 1 December 2026 |
Every programme was checked on the university's own website; the programme name links to its official page. Deadlines are for non-EU applicants living abroad and can change, so confirm on the programme page before applying.
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Can you study architecture in English in Italy?
Yes. We verified 11 English-taught programmes (4 bachelor's, 7 master's) at 6 universities.
Which cities offer architecture in English?
Milan (5), Genoa (1), Piacenza (1), Turin (1), Bologna (1), Naples (1), Bari (1).
Which exam do you need for architecture in Italy?
It depends on the programme. The most common are ARCHED (3), TIL-A (1). 2 programmes have open admission with no test.
When is the next application deadline for architecture?
The earliest open 2027/28 deadline for non-EU applicants is 1 December 2026 (Architectural Design and History, Politecnico di Milano).
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Free assessmentProgramme data checked on the universities' own websites; last updated 10 November 2026.