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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
  • 141 countries
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  1. Master

    Master's of Architecture

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

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Middle Eastern Studies, PhD in History of Art and Architecture and Middle Eastern Studies

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  3. Master

    Town and Regional Planning (MPhil)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  4. Major

    Urban and Community Studies (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Connecticut 🇺🇸 Storrs, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Urban and Regional Planning

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  7. Master

    Urban Environmental Management, MSc

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  8. Other programmes

    Urban horticulture

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

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  9. Bachelor

    Urban Studies and Planning, B.A.

    California State University, Northridge 🇺🇸 Northridge, California, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture)

    University of Arkansas 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

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  11. Major

    Architecture (CDes) (Major)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Architecture, B.A.

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Architektur

    BIC Berlin International College 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  15. Certificate

    Critical Studies in Architecture, Graduate Certificate

    Lawrence Technological University 🇺🇸 Southfield, United States

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  16. Major

    Environmental Horticulture & Urban Forestry (Undergraduate Major) (UC Davis)

    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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  17. Postgraduate

    Housing and Urban Society (Postgraduate)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  18. Other programmes

    Industry training programs Architecture

    Hong Bang University 🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City / Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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  19. Major

    Interior Architecture (Major)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Knowledge, debate and conflict at the roots of contemporary architecture (PhD)

    Politecnico di Torino 🇮🇹 Torino (Italy), Italy

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  21. Master

    Master of Architecture

    Iowa State University 🇺🇸 Ames, United States

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  22. Master

    Mestrado em Planeamento Urbano e Regional (Masters)

    Universidade do Porto 🇵🇹 Porto, Portugal

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Study Architecture – facts and figures

Architecture is taught at 1,604 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 6,132 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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