Architecture and Urbanism is an interdisciplinary field of knowledge whose scope of professional activities includes the study and design of both open and built spaces. The Architecture and Urbanism Program at UFPR is one of the four most competitive programs in the UFPR Entrance Exam, structured as a full-time course (mornings and afternoons). It aims to train generalist professionals capable of understanding and responding to the needs of individuals, social groups, and communities in the conception, organization, and construction of spaces, encompassing buildings, landscapes, and cities, as well as the conservation and preservation of built and socio-environmental heritage. The program integrates knowledge from the human sciences, the arts, and technology.
About the Program
- Duration: 5 years (10 semesters)
- Workload: 3,960 hours
- Modality: On-campus
- Schedule: Full-time
- Degree Awarded: Architect and Urban Planner
- Year of Establishment: 1962, with classes beginning in 1963
- Location: Centro Politécnico Campus – Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
- Professional Field: In Brazil, architects and urban planners work in a wide range of areas, including the design, construction, and planning of built and urban spaces. Their activities include the development of buildings and interior spaces, urban and regional planning, landscape design, preservation of historical heritage, technical consulting, and expert analysis. They may also engage in technological innovation in construction, sustainability, urban mobility, teaching, and research. The profession is regulated by Law No. 12.378/2010 and supervised by the CAU (Council of Architecture and Urbanism).
Internships
The program requires the completion of two mandatory supervised internships, registered as curricular components:
- Supervised Internship 1 (TA260): 90 hours
- Supervised Internship 2 (TA261): 90 hours
Total: 180 hours
Final Graduation Project
The Final Graduation Project is divided into two stages:
- Graduation Project (TA262): 75 hours
- Final Undergraduate Project (TA263): 75 hours
Total: 150 hours
The Final Graduation Project is an individual and original project developed under faculty supervision, integrating research, design practice, and critical reflection.
Curriculum Structure
Course Syllabi and Basic Bibliography:
Syllabi – Architecture and Urbanism
Faculty
Contact
Program Coordination:
Current Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Silvana Weihermann
International Relations Committee:
Faculty Representative: Marina Oba
Master Studies
The Master Program in Urban Planning (PPU) is a joint initiative of the Department of Architecture and Urbanism and the Department of Transport Engineering at the Federal University of Paraná – UFPR. Incorporating faculty members from Economics, Law, Geography, and Geomatics, the program demonstrates the interdisciplinary approach required to address the complex themes of urban planning.
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