GENERAL INFORMATION

4th International Conference - IPAU 2025

Doctoral Studies in the Faculty of Architecture, Advancing Research and Academic Excellence

Faculty of Architecture, University of Prishtina

Prishtina, November 7, 2025

The Faculty of Architecture at the University of Prishtina is honored to host the International Conference IPAU 2025, titled “Doctoral Studies in the Faculty of Architecture: Advancing Research and Academic Excellence.”

This conference gathers invited academic leaders from renowned faculties of architecture around the world, fostering a focused and collaborative platform for dialogue and exchange.

As the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Prishtina prepares to launch its own doctoral studies program, IPAU 2025 provides a strategic opportunity to draw on international experiences, insights, and critical reflections from institutions with well-established PhD curricula. The conference is designed to support the development of a rigorous, research-driven doctoral program aligned with contemporary academic standards and responsive to regional and global challenges in architecture and urbanism.

IPAU 2025 encourages reflective and future-oriented discussions on the structure, objectives, and pedagogical models of doctoral education. Through keynote lectures, case studies, and moderated sessions, the program will explore best practices in supervising doctoral research, promoting interdisciplinary methodologies, ensuring academic integrity, and enhancing the societal and professional impact of doctoral work.

By connecting with peers from international architecture schools, the Faculty of Architecture aims to build a doctoral program that not only contributes to national academic growth but also positions itself within the broader European and global research ecosystem. The outcomes of the conference will directly shape the conceptual and structural foundation of the forthcoming PhD program, marking a significant milestone in the faculty’s academic evolution.