Università Iuav di Venezia is a public university in Venice, Italy, founded in 1926 as one of the first architecture schools in Italy. It is a design-themed university focusing on the teaching, research, and practice of design of living spaces and environments, as well as design of everyday objects, fashion, and graphics. The university is renowned for its innovative teaching methods and has been associated with internationally acclaimed architects like Carlo Scarpa and Aldo Rossi.