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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
  • 141 countries
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    Architectural Studies

    University of Missouri - Kansas City 🇺🇸 Kansas City, United States

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    ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY

    Spokane Community College 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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    Architecture

    Chabot College 🇺🇸 Hayward, California, United States

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    Architecture (ARCH)

    Pen State New Kensington 🇺🇸 New Kensington, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology

    Liverpool John Moores University 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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    Forestry-Urban Forest Mgmt

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale (ASA) 🇺🇸 Carbondale, United States

  8. Bachelor

    Geography-Urban and Regional Planning BS

    Texas State University 🇺🇸 San Marcos, United States

  9. Graduate

    Graduate Urban Studies

    Hanyang University 🇰🇷 Ansan, Kyunggi-do, Seoul, South Korea

  10. Master

    Master of City Planning & Urban Design

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  12. Master

    Architecture: MArch (Postgraduate)

    Northumbria University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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    Degree in Architecture

    Universitat Internacional de Catalunya 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Sant Cugat, Spain

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.

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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