Dr. Francesca Savio

Instructor

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Biography

Francesca Savio is a lecturer at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in the School of Architecture, specializing in urban design. She currently leads the Urban Waterlines Studio within the master’s program, where she investigates the intersections of urbanism, climate resilience, and the future of cities with a focus on water. Francesca has previously taught courses including the Urbanism Landscape Studio and SUPD's Textures Studio since 2017. Her professional experience spans multiple countries, including Italy, Spain, and Sweden, emphasizing circular and inclusive urban development. She has worked on projects in Sweden, Finland, Germany, and China, and runs her own practice which engages with speculative futures and critical urban strategies that highlight the importance of public space, infrastructure, and ecological systems in creating resilient urban environments.

Research Interests

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).