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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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6,132 programmes

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    Architektur

    Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences 🇩🇪 Karlsruhe, Germany

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  3. Master

    » MAGUL (M.A. in Global Urban Leadership)

    Bakke Graduate University 🇺🇸 Dallas, TX, United States

  4. Bachelor

    Bachillerato en Arquitectura y Urbanismo

    Universidad Latina de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Heredia, San Pedro, Costa Rica

  5. PhD / Doctorate

    Community & Regional Planning, PhD

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

  6. Master

    Urban Environment (Masters Course)

    Chuo University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Tokyo, Korakuen, Shinjuku, Japan

  7. Other programmes

    Bauingenieurwesen

    Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences 🇩🇪 Karlsruhe, Germany

  8. Other programmes

    Architecture and Urbanism

    University of São Paulo 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

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  10. Bachelor

    Arquitectura (Bachelor)

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia 🇨🇴 Unidad Camilo Torres, Colombia

  11. Teacher training

    Education: Urban Education Policy

    Brown University 🇺🇸 Providence, United States

  12. Other programmes

    Environmental & Urban Systems

    Florida International University, FIU 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

  13. PhD / Doctorate

    History of Art and Architecture (PhD)

    Brown University 🇺🇸 Providence, United States

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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