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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.

  • 6,132 programmes
  • 1,604 institutions
  • 142 countries
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6,132 programmes

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  1. Bachelor

    Geography & Urban Studies (BA)

    York University 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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  3. Other programmes

    Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, M.E.

    Hongik University 🇰🇷 Mapo-gu, South Korea

  4. Graduate

    Planning in Civic Urbanism (Graduate)

    Rollins College 🇺🇸 Winter Park, United States

  5. Major

    Urban Forestry (Major)

    Southern University, Baton Rouge 🇺🇸 Baton Rouge, United States

  6. Major

    Urban Studies (The World and Politics) (Major) (UC Riverside)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Urban Studies and Public Affairs

    Cleveland State University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

  9. Master

    Urbanism (Masters)

    Technical University of Catalonia 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain

  10. Other programmes

    Bauingenieurwesen - Netzingenieur (dual)

    Aachen University of Applied Sciences 🇩🇪 Aachen, Juelich, Germany

  11. Other programmes

    Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

  12. Master

    MA Architecture

    The Arts University College at Bournemouth 🇬🇧 Poole, Wallisdown, United Kingdom

Study Architecture – facts and figures

Architecture is taught at 1,604 universities and colleges in 142 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 6,132 Architecture programmes at 1,604 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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