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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. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate in Infrastructure Engineering and Management

    Monash University 🇦🇺 Clayton, Melbourne, Gippsland, Kuala Lumpur, Johannesburg, Australia

  2. Graduate

    Interior Architecture (MSIA) (Graduate)

    Chatham University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

  3. Bachelor

    Landscape Architecture (Bachelor)

    Virginia Tech, OIRED 🇺🇸 Blacksburg, United States

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  5. Postgraduate

    Urban Policy & Practice (Postgraduate)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

  6. Other programmes

    Architectural Engineering (A E)

    Penn State Beaver 🇺🇸 Monaca, United States

  7. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Applied Arts in Urban Communities and Justice

    Antioch University Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Culver City, California, United States

  8. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning

    RMIT University 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia

  9. Bachelor

    Engineering (Naval Architecture) (Bachelor Degree)

    The University of Tasmania 🇦🇺 Hobart, Launceston, Australia

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Global Health (Urbanism) PhD

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

  12. Graduate

    Urban and Regional Planning (Graduate)

    University of Florida 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States

  13. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) in Architecture

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

  14. Bachelor

    Interior Architecture BA Hons (Bachelor)

    University of Bedfordshire 🇬🇧 Bedford, Putteridge Bury campus, 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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