First level Master's in Urban and Territorial Regeneration and Resilience

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• interpret trends and outcomes of the transformation of cities and territories, including in relation to socioeconomic dynamics and morphologies
• apply theories, methods, and techniques to urban and territorial planning and design actions
• develop urban regeneration and redevelopment projects, with particular attention to energy and environmental aspects
• develop building regeneration and redevelopment projects, with particular attention to energy and environmental aspects
• certify the environmental benefits of urban and building regeneration and redevelopment projects
• support businesses in certifying ESG (Environmental – Social – Governance) criteria and preparing sustainability reports
• define strategies for administrations, institutions, and businesses regarding recovery, enhancement, and transformation of the city, territory, landscape, and environment

The master's program aims to train a versatile professional capable of managing the complex processes of urban and territorial regeneration from various perspectives (environment and ecosystems, cities and neighborhoods, construction, infrastructure, cultural heritage).

The master’s program aims to train highly specialized and versatile professionals, capable of managing and coordinating the complex processes of urban and territorial regeneration. These professionals will be able to work in multidisciplinary contexts, integrating skills ranging from the analysis of urban and territorial dynamics, to the planning, design, and implementation of regeneration and redevelopment projects, with a particular focus on environmental, energy, and socioeconomic aspects. The relevant job market for graduates of this Master’s program is broad and diverse, including both the public and private sectors, with a growing demand for specialists in urban regeneration and environmental sustainability. Potential sectors of employment include:

• Public administrations: Municipalities, Regions, and other public institutions involved in urban and territorial planning, and the management of cultural and environmental heritage
• Architecture and Urban Planning firms, engineering companies: professional associations specializing in the design and consultancy for urban and building regeneration projects
• Construction and real estate development companies: Private sector enterprises involved in urban and building redevelopment projects
• Energy and environmental sectors: Companies involved in environmental certification, sustainable technology development, and ESG consultancy
• Non-profit organizations and NGOs: social promotion enterprises active in regeneration and socio-economic and building recovery interventions in degraded areas
• Cultural institutions: Organizations committed to the protection and enhancement of cultural heritage in the context of urban transformations

With the skills acquired during the master’s program, participants will be able to work in multidisciplinary contexts. Some of the potential professional roles include:

• Urban Planner: Specialized in strategic planning of urban areas and territories, with advanced skills in managing regeneration processes
• Energy and Environmental Sustainability Certifier: Expert in certifying the energy and environmental benefits of urban and building regeneration projects, according to the most widely used protocols (LEED, BREEAM, ITACA, WELL)
• ESG Manager: Professional capable of supporting organizations and companies in certifying ESG criteria and preparing sustainability reports
• Project Manager for Urban Regeneration: Responsible for supervising and managing urban redevelopment projects, with attention to environmental and socio-economic impacts
• Cultural Heritage Manager: Expert in enhancing and recovering cultural assets within urban and territorial transformation processes

Participants

Graduates holding a degree in the following three-year degree classes (Ministerial Decree No. 1648 of 19/12/23) or equivalent may be admitted to the Master’s program:

L-1 Cultural Heritage
L-4 Industrial Design
L-6 Geography
L-7 Civil and Environmental Engineering
L-9 Industrial Engineering
L-16 Administration and Organization Sciences
L-17 Architectural Sciences
L-18 Economics and Business Management
L-21 Territorial, Urban, Landscape, and Environmental Planning Sciences
L-23 Building Sciences and Techniques
L-25 Agricultural and Forestry Sciences and Technologies
L-30 Physical Sciences and Technologies
L-32 Environmental and Nature Sciences and Technologies
L-34 Geological Sciences
L-37 Social Sciences for Cooperation, Development, and Peace
L-43 Diagnostics for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage

Graduates in the following Master’s degree classes and single-cycle Master’s degrees (Ministerial Decree No. 1649 of 19/12/23) or equivalent may also be admitted:

LM-3: Landscape Architecture
LM-4: Architecture and Architectural Engineering
LM-10: Conservation of Architectural and Environmental Heritage
LM-11: Sciences for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage
LM-12: Design
LM-23: Civil Engineering
LM-24: Building Systems Engineering
LM-26: Safety Engineering
LM-30: Energy and Nuclear Engineering
LM-31: Management Engineering
LM-33: Mechanical Engineering
LM-35: Environmental and Territorial Engineering
LM-44: Mathematical-Physical Modeling for Engineering
LM-69: Agricultural Sciences and Technologies
LM-73: Forestry and Environmental Sciences and Technologies
LM-74: Geological Sciences and Technologies
LM-75: Environmental and Territorial Sciences and Technologies
LM-80: Geographical Sciences

Participants will be selected by a special admission and evaluation committee, appointed by the University, based on qualifications and interview. In the event of a tie, priority will be given to those who are residents in the municipalities most affected within the Crater area, as identified in the Ordinance of the Extraordinary Commissioner of the Government No. 101 of April 30, 2020, or those working for companies/professional firms with an operational headquarters in the municipalities within the 2016 Crater area, as identified in Annexes 1 and 2 of Decree-Law October 17, 2016, No. 189.

Auditors

Three-year degree in any degree class. For each educational block (Nos. 2, 3, and 4), admission of auditors will be based on the following criteria: 1) Residence in the municipalities within the 2016 Crater area, as identified in Annexes 1 and 2 of Decree-Law October 17, 2016, No. 189. Priority will be given to those who, according to this criterion, are residents in the municipalities most affected within the Crater area, as identified in the Ordinance of the Extraordinary Commissioner of the Government No. 101 of April 30, 2020, or those working for companies/professional firms with an operational headquarters in the municipalities within the 2016 Crater area, as identified in Annexes 1 and 2 of Decree-Law October 17, 2016, No. 189; 2) Those who meet requirement no. 1 will be admitted in chronological order of receipt of the application for participation; 3) If the number of applicants meeting requirement no. 1 is less than five, the chronological order of receipt of applications from candidates not meeting the above requirement will be considered.

Scientific Committee
Francesco Asdrubali (Scientific Director)
Prof. Chiara Biscarini
Prof. Maura Marchegiani
Prof. Roberto Giuffrida
Arch. Virna Venerucci (President of the Order of Architects of the Province of Perugia)
Eng. Gianluca Fagotti (President of the Order of Engineers of the Province of Perugia)

Mode of delivery: in person in Norcia

Period of classroom lessons: from February 12, 2026 to June 20, 2026

Class schedule: Thursday 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM / 2:30 PM-7:30 PM, Saturday 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Internship period: at the end of classroom lessons for 250 hours

Language: Italian

Recognized ECTS: 60

Participants: minimum 10 - maximum 20. Those who successfully complete the Master will be awarded the academic title of First-Level Master in “Urban and Territorial Regeneration and Resilience.”*

Auditors: maximum 5 for each of the teaching blocks no. 2, 3 and 4, with any degree class. A certificate of attendance will be issued.

*The Fenice Project covers room and board costs for Master participants during the classroom lesson period and the final exam.

The master's program lasts 1500 hours (60 ECTS credits), including 288 hours of classroom teaching (4 educational modules) and 250 hours of internship.

The curriculum is divided into 4 educational modules. Module 1 aims to standardize the basic knowledge of students who may come from different degree backgrounds. Modules 2, 3, and 4, which have a professional focus, will address urban regeneration at the city/neighborhood level, at the building level, and at the institutional and socio-economic fabric level, respectively, with particular attention to energy and environmental sustainability. The Master will feature highly qualified faculty members from the University for Foreigners of Perugia and from other universities, technical-scientific associations, as well as from the world of consulting and professions.

An internship is scheduled to take place at public and private institutions. The Master benefits from the partnership of the "Fenice Project - Internationalization and promotion of the area, training courses on tourism, food and wine, sustainability, and digital cultures," funded by the Territorial Cohesion Agency, and in particular by the Municipality of Norcia, the Chambers of Commerce of Umbria, and the Umbrian School of Public Administration.

The internship locations will also be identified thanks to the partners of the Fenice Project. In addition, specific agreements have been signed with the Orders of Engineers and Architects of the Province of Perugia, who will indicate the professional firms located within the 2016 seismic events area that are interested in hosting interns.