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Architecture programmes teach the design of buildings and spaces – studio work, construction, structures, history and theory, urban planning and increasingly sustainable and digital design.

  • 6,131 programmes
  • 1,603 institutions
  • 141 countries
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6,131 programmes

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  1. Bachelor

    Architecture, BSc(Hons)

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

  2. Bachelor

    Civil Engineering with Architecture (Bachelor)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  4. Diploma

    Postgraduate Diploma Urban Design

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

  5. PhD / Doctorate

    Urban Development and Management (Doctorate)

    Tongji University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, P.R. China, China

  6. Master

    Architectural Theory and Criticism, MA

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

  7. Other programmes

    Landscape Architecture

    Ordu University 🇹🇷 Merkez/ORDU, Turkey

  8. Master

    Master of Arts in Urban Affairs

    Norfolk State University 🇺🇸 Norfolk, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Urbanisme (Bachelor)

    University of Montréal (UdeM) 🇨🇦 Montréal (Québec), Canada

  11. Undergraduate

    Architectural Design (Undergraduate)

    Dongseo University 🇰🇷 Busan, Korea, South Korea

  12. Bachelor

    Architectural Studies (BS)

    Louisiana Tech University 🇺🇸 Ruston, United States

  13. Undergraduate

    Architectural Studies FdSc (Undergraduate)

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

  14. Other programmes

    Architecture and Urbanism

    Paulista University 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

  15. Bachelor

    Architektur (Bachelor)

    University of Kassel 🇩🇪 Kassel, Germany

Study Architecture – facts and figures

Architecture is taught at 1,603 universities and colleges in 141 countries – including 1,166 Bachelor, 1,703 Master and 406 PhD programmes. Most programmes are offered in United States (1,623), United Kingdom (721) and China (332). Institutions with the widest choice: University of Nebraska - Lincoln, The University of Sydney and Texas Tech University.

Study Architecture by country

Degrees in Architecture

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Architecture builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Architecture, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Architecture programmes?

The directory lists 6,131 Architecture programmes at 1,603 institutions worldwide. The largest choice is in United States, United Kingdom and China.

How long does it take to study Architecture?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Architecture programmes worldwide?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Nebraska - Lincoln, The University of Sydney, Texas Tech University, University of London and University of California.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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