Overview

Therefore, one of the fundamental approaches is the vision and critical reading of architectural heritage values on every scale.

The methodological objectives pertaining to the knowledge and recognition of universal values of architectural and landscape heritage, its conservation, enhancement, and management are developed holistically in an interdisciplinary context, using contributions from the history of architecture, restoration, geomatics, drawing, economic valorisation, architectural composition, landscape architecture, construction techniques, and technical and environmental physics, without neglecting individual disciplinary perspectives.

The specificities of scientific interests promote the awareness that research disciplinary methods constitute the foundation of any form of protection, according to the dual parameters of compatibility and sustainability, pursuing synergies with the innovative framework of digital technologies for the analysis of heritage and communication of research and interventions.

Career Opportunities

The Architectural Heritage doctoral course from Politecnico di Torino aims to respond to the shared need of the scientific world and national/international cultural and socioeconomic realities to train knowledgeable professional figures and researchers characterized by a high profile. Successful Ph.D. holders will be able to contribute to the processes of information, restoration, and enhancement of heritage, and to deal with the conservation and management of assets so that they represent a cultural resource for the entire community.

The professional figures that this course intends to train − in addition to those in the academic field − are highly qualified technicians who operate in the conservation field with design and management skills at institutions and bodies for the protection of heritage, superintendencies, public administrations, museums, research institutions, and large public or private companies, involved to varying degrees in conservation and valorisation processes.

The training offered by the DPA doctoral course and the skills of the doctoral researchers also cover emerging sectors of digital technologies in the fields of geographic and spatial information, aimed at analysing and diagnosing heritage − as well as innovative tools, including multimedia ones − characterized by the term "Digital Humanities," in order to communicate the value of heritage more effectively, involving the entire community.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of architecture
Restoration
Geomatics for heritage
Drawings and representation
Estimation and economic valuation
Structural and seismic engineering for architectural heritage

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-11-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-28 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-06 00:00:00

More details

Open, through competitive selection

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Turin, Italy

Disciplines

Architecture Landscape Architecture View 3 other PhDs in Landscape Architecture in Italy

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Other requirements

General requirements

International applicants must request the declaration of conformity of their academic degree to the University Board. The validity of this declaration is limited to the purpose of participating in the admission process. Applicants are required to attach to the application form the following documents:

Certificate (or self-certificate, if applicable) of the Master's degree with grade / GPA;
Transcript of records (or self-certificate, if applicable) of the exams passed at Master's level, with grades / GPA;
Any other document useful for the purpose of the declaration of conformity of the degree (for example: Diploma Supplement, declaration of value).

Documents shall be issued by the University in one of the following languages: Italian, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

161 EUR / year

≈ 161 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

161 EUR / year

≈ 161 EUR / year

Living costs

Torino

Italy

660 - 980 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.