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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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6,132 programmes

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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Design and Manufacturing of Naval Architecture and Ocean Structure (Doctorate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  2. Undergraduate

    Environmental Design (architecture) (Undergraduate)

    University of Colorado at Boulder 🇺🇸 Boulder, United States

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  3. Major

    Interior Architecture (Major)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  4. Diploma

    Landscape Architecture (Diplom) DISCONTINUED, Landschaftsarchitektur (Diplom) AUSLAUFEND

    Technical University of Dresden 🇩🇪 Dresden, Germany

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  6. Postgraduate

    SUARCH Sustainable Architecture (postgraduate specialisation programme - short corse fashion design)

    IUAV University of Venice 🇮🇹 Venezia, Italy

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Urban Construction and Safety Engineering (PhD)

    Nanjing University of Technology 🇨🇳 Nanjing, China

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  8. Bachelor

    Urban Planning (Bachelor)

    Central South University of Forestry And Technology 🇨🇳 Changsha, Hunan Province, No. 498, China

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  9. Undergraduate

    Urban Studies (Undergraduate)

    Valparaiso University 🇺🇸 Valparaiso, United States

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  10. Certificate

    Architectural Drafting and Design (Certificate)

    Glendale Community College California 🇺🇸 Glendale, California, United States

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  11. Master

    Architectural history (Master of Fine Arts)

    Savannah College of Art and Design-Atlanta Campus 🇺🇸 United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Architecture

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

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  13. Foundation programme

    Architecture (Pre-Professional Degree Preparation)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Bachelor's of Architecture

    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, School of Architecture 🇺🇸 Alexandria, United States

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  16. Specialisation

    Curso de Especialización en Herramientas Gráficas para la Arquitectura I

    Universidad Cardenal Herrera 🇪🇸 Moncada (Valencia), Spain

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  17. Master

    Graphic Design, MFA, Architecture and the Arts

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

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  18. Diploma

    Landscape Architecture (Diploma)

    Birmingham City University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)

    Humphrey School of Public Affairs | University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  20. Master

    Spécialité Urbanisme et Développement (Master Aménagement et Urbanisme Durables, Environnement)

    Université de Brest (Universite de Bretagne Occidentale) 🇫🇷 Brest, France

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  21. Master

    Theory, Criticism and History of Art, Design, and Architecture / Information and Library Science M.S. / M.S. (Dual Degree Program)

    Pratt Institute 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Town and Regional Planning MPlan

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, 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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