Education and Training Offer

Currently "Ion Mincu" University of Architecture and Urbanism offers several study programmes at Bachelor, Master and Doctoral level, responding to different qualification requirements. The 1st and 2nd cycle programmes are coordinated by the Faculties; the 3rd level academic studies are coordinated by the Department for Advanced Studies.

The Faculty of Architecture

The Faculty of Architecture offers the following full-time study programmes:

  • Architecture – integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s degree (without intermediate qualification award), 6 years, 360 ECTS credits
  • Architectural Conservation and Restoration – Bachelor’s degree, 3 years, 180 ECTS Credits (in Sibiu, Transsylvania County)

The Faculty of Interior Architecture

The Faculty of Interior Architecture offers the following full-time study programmes:

  • Interior Architecture – integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s degree (without intermediate qualification award), 5 years, 300 ECTS credits
  • Product Design – integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s degree (without intermediate qualification award), 5 years, 300 ECTS credits
  • Furniture and Interior Design – Bachelor’s degree, 3 years, 180 ECTS credits

The Faculty of Urbanism

The Faculty of Urbanism offers the following full-time study programmes:

  • Urban Design and Planning – Bachelor’s degree, 4 years, 240 ECTS credits
  • Landscape Design and Planning – Bachelor’s degree, 4 years, 240 ECTS credits
  • Urban Design – Master’s degree, 2 years, 120 ECTS credits
  • Urban Management for Competitive Cities – Master’s degree, 2 years, 120 ECTS credits
  • Landscape and Territory – Master’s degree, 2 years, 120 ECTS credits
  • Urban Mobility – Master’s degree, 2 years, 120 ECTS credits
  • Country Planning and Regional Development – Master’s degree, 2 years, 120 ECTS credits

The Department for Advanced Studies

The education and training programmes coordinated by the Department for Advanced Studies cover two categories of studies:

  • Doctoral Studies – for Doctor’s degree in Architecture or in Urbanism, full-time or part-time study, 4 years, 240 ECTS credits
  • Continuing Education for Professionals
    1. Second Level Master’s Programmes – 2 years full-time study, 120 ECTS credits
      • Sustainable Development
      • Conservation and Rehabilitation of Built Heritage
      • New Trends, Materials and Technologies in Interior Architecture and Design
    2. Academic Extension Courses for Professional Development – 2 years full-time study, 120 ECTS credits:
      • Urban Planning and Administration
      • Restoration of Monuments, Ensembles and Sites

    The Department for Advanced Studies also coordinates different short-time professional enrichment and workforce training courses.

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    For all study cycles, candidates are required to pass an admission exam. For the 1st study cycle the admission is based on an aptitude test (drawing skills and professional culture).

    For the 2nd cycle there is an admission procedure only for the Master’s degree programmes in Urbanism; selection is based on an essay.

    For the 3rd cycle of study the the admission requirements depend on the programme profile. Further informations can be found in the Admission page, for the 1st and 2nd cycle and in Advanced Studies page.

    The education and training offer is sustained by the teaching activities performed by the academic staff which belongs to the UAUIM Departments and Chairs covering different disciplinary areas:

    • Basics of Architectural Design Department – including three Design Chairs corresponding to the I-st, II-nd and III-rd year of study;
    • Synthesis of Architectural Design Department – including two Design Chairs corresponding to the IV-th and V-th year of study;
    • Urbanism and Country Planning Department – including the Chair of Urban Planning and Country Development and the Chair of Urban and Landscape Design;
    • History & Theory of architecture and Heritage Conservation Department – including the Chair of History & Theory of Architecture and the Chair of Heritage Conservation;
    • Technical Sciences Chair
    • Study of Form and Ambience Chair
    • Interior Design Chair

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