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Study Architecture in New Zealand

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

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    Regional and Resource Planning

    University of Otago 🇳🇿 Dunedin, New Zealand

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    Open Polytechnic 🇳🇿 Lower Hutt, New Zealand

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    Open Polytechnic 🇳🇿 Lower Hutt, New Zealand

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    Open Polytechnic 🇳🇿 Lower Hutt, New Zealand

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Study Architecture in New Zealand – facts and figures

In New Zealand, 7 universities and colleges offer 25 Architecture programmes: 3 Bachelor, 7 Master and 0 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Auckland, Lower Hutt, Invercargill and Christchurch. Institutions with the widest choice: Open Polytechnic, UNITEC Institute of Technology and University of Auckland.

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 25 Architecture programmes at 7 institutions in New Zealand. Popular cities include Auckland, Lower Hutt and Invercargill.

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 New Zealand?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Open Polytechnic, UNITEC Institute of Technology, University of Auckland, Southern Institute of Technology and Lincoln 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.

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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