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Study Architecture in China

Architecture programmes teach the design of buildings and spaces – studio work, construction, structures, history and theory, urban planning and increasingly sustainable and digital design.

  • 332 programmes
  • 80 institutions
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  1. Undergraduate

    Rural and Urban Area Planning (Undergraduate)

    Southwest University 🇨🇳 Beibei District Chongqing, China

  2. Other programmes

    Urban Planning

    Northwest University Xi'an 🇨🇳 Xi`an, China

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  4. Other programmes

    Computer Architecture

    Northwest A & F University 🇨🇳 Yangling, China

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  6. Undergraduate

    Resources, Environment and Urban Planning (Undergraduate)

    Guangdong University of Business Studies 🇨🇳 Haizhu District, Guangzhou City, China

  7. Undergraduate

    Landscape Architecture (Undergraduate)

    Southwest University 🇨🇳 Beibei District Chongqing, China

Study Architecture in China – facts and figures

In China, 80 universities and colleges offer 332 Architecture programmes: 66 Bachelor, 67 Master and 36 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Shanghai, Wuhan, Tianjin and Beijing. Institutions with the widest choice: Tianjin University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology and Sichuan University.

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 332 Architecture programmes at 80 institutions in China. Popular cities include Shanghai, Wuhan and Tianjin.

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 in China?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Tianjin University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Sichuan University, South China University of Technology and Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

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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