ALUMNI

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As an architect, it is challenging to enter academia and understand architecture as a social practice, usually neglected in conventional architecture studies. This master equips you with all the tools needed for undertaking high-quality research and the practical skills for working professionally in the humanitarian sector.
If you aim to explore social architecture in practice or academia, this master’s is for you! It is a worldwide unique and outstanding programme where you will become part of a socially ambitious and committed community that works on the most pressing challenges today to promote social and environmental justice tomorrow.

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Caroline BirknerAustria, Year 2022-23

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This master represented an outstanding professional change in my career as an architect. It has a multidisciplinary team of teachers and experts from all around the world that taught me the global knowledge required to launch my career as a humanitarian worker. This experience opened my life towards a complete different path and I will always be grateful for all the support received.

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Esther MenduiñaSpain, Year 2015-16

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Joining the humanitarian sector has been my goal since I finished my university degree. This master’s give me the opportunity to know how wide it is, transmitting to me and to my colleagues all the key concepts and practices between the humanitarian urgence and the cooperation for development. Every single seminar is unique, intense and aligned with the vast experience of each professor. Through a combination of theory and practice they share their experiences and knowledge with a deep passion, they support and encourage us to take action and to be a part of a world changing force.

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Cintya del FresnoSpain, Year 2022-23

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The Master’s Degree at UIC is a very intensive course that covers all the different ramifications in which humanitarian architecture is involved. Besides the impressive learning outcomes of the theoretical part, the practical activities allow you to strengthen your personal and professional growth, creating a solid network of excellent professors and collaborative colleagues and long-lasting friendships.

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Francesca AiutiItaly, Year 2022-23

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Studying this degree has prepared me to take on urban and social challenges, professionally and personally. The course content not only gave me the relevant knowledge to prepare for the humanitarian sector, but also provided me with the opportunity make international networks and industry connections.

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Pratika TalegoankarAustralia, Year 2017-18

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The field trip and workshop experiences not only gave me the practical knowledge to engage and work alongside local communities but to do so with great care and empathy.

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Damini RathiIndia, Year 2017-2018

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Taking advantage of both experienced practitioners and relevant researchers, and the combination of classes, workshops, and the internship, this program is a unique opportunity for professionals aiming at humanitarian work. The University provides us with a fast and yet thorough learning process, connecting us to robust networking. The Master definitely assists us to pave a career path.

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Fabiano SatoriBrazil, Year 2017-18

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This master's programme has profoundly changed the way I understand and relate to the world. Thanks to the incredible experiences and knowledge shared by the professors, I have learned how I can contribute in an ethical and human way to the biggest challenges our societies are facing today. In addition to that, I had the privilege of learning from my classmates, a group of fantastic women who shared the same journey as me and became one of my most treasured friendships.
This was the best time of my life.
If this programme is calling you, do it.

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Luiza GasserBrazil, Year 2022-23