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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.

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

    Department of History, Columbia University New York 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  2. Postgraduate

    Architecture (Postgraduate)

    University of California, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  3. Major

    Architecture (Undergraduate Major)

    Cosmopolitan University 🇺🇸 FL, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    CE 454 URBAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (4)

    Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Portland State University 🇺🇸 Portland, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    CIEE Architecture: History, Theory, Practice in Berlin, Germany (Study abroad)

    Western Illinois University, Quad Cities Campus 🇺🇸 Moline, IL, United States

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  7. Master

    Landscape Architecture (T), Master of Landscape Architecture, in:Landscape Architecture

    Mississippi State University 🇺🇸 Mississippi State, Meridian, United States

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  8. Major

    Major in Interior Architecture and Technology

    The University of Canberra 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  9. Master

    Natural Resources and Environment, M.S./Urban Planning, M.U.P. (Dual Degree Program)

    University of Michigan 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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  10. Foundation programme

    Pre-Architecture, Arts

    Samford University 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

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  11. Certificate

    The British Empire in Art and Architecture (Certificate)

    Birkbeck College, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Other programmes

    Urban & Electronic Music HND

    University of Worcester 🇬🇧 Worcester, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Urban and Regional Planning (M.S.) (Masters)

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

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  15. Other programmes

    Urban Planning

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  16. Graduate

    Urban Planning (Graduate) (UCLA)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Urban Studies BA

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Architectural Field Studies in Egypt (Short-term Program)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Natural Resources/Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning

    School of Behavioural, Cognitive and Social Sciences, University of New England, Australia 🇦🇺 Armidale, Australia

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and Regional Science

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  21. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma in Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2)

    University for the Creative Arts 🇬🇧 Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    International Development (Urban Development) MSc/GDip (taught Masters)

    University of Birmingham, School Of Government And Society, International Development Department 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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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.

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