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Study Architecture

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. Undergraduate

    Architecture (B.A.A.) (Undergraduate)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

  2. Bachelor

    Architecture (Bachelor)

    Tianjin University 🇨🇳 Tianjin, China

  3. Bachelor

    Architecture (BARCH)

    Penn State Hazleton 🇺🇸 Hazleton, United States

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  5. Master

    Architecture (M.S.) (Masters)

    University of Texas at San Antonio 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Downtown Campus, San Antonio, United States

  6. Graduate

    Architecture - MSTAHR (Graduate)

    Ohio State University at Mansfield 🇺🇸 Mansfield, United States

  7. Graduate

    Architecture, School of (Graduate)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

  8. Bachelor

    Bauingenieurwesen (Bachelor)

    De Universiteit Twente (UT) 🇩🇪 AE Enschede, Netherlands, Germany

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Policy Studies in Urban Education, PhD

    University of Illinois at Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, Urbana-Champaign, Springfield, United States

  11. Master

    Urban Design (Masters)

    Sookmyung Women's University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

  12. Other programmes

    Architectural Design

    Tohoku University 🇯🇵 Sendai, Japan

  13. Undergraduate

    Architecture and Interiors (Undergraduate)

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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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