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Study Architecture in the United States

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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  1. Foundation programme

    Architecture (Pre-Professional Opportunity)

    University of Alaska - Fairbanks 🇺🇸 Fairbanks, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Urban Leadership (Ed.D.)

    Kean University 🇺🇸 Union, United States

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  3. Master

    Landscape Architecture (M.L.A..) (Masters)

    Auburn University 🇺🇸 Auburn, United States

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  4. Diploma

    Architectural Technology (Diploma)

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  6. Master

    Architecture B.Ar., B.S.Ar., M.Arch (Master)

    Temple University 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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  7. Master

    Architecture (first professional) M.ARCH.

    Pratt Institute 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, United States

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  8. Associate

    Architectural Design & Technology (Associate)

    Northcentral Technical College 🇺🇸 Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer, Wittenberg, Wausau, United States

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  9. Master

    M.L.A., Master of Landscape Architecture

    Cornell University 🇺🇸 Ithaca, United States

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  10. Master

    Architecture-Based Enterprise Systems Engineering, Master of Advanced Studies (M.A.S.)

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  11. Master

    Architectural Engineering (Master MS)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Architectural History and Theory, Architecture (PhD)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  13. Master

    M.S. in Advanced Infrastructure Systems

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  15. Minor

    Urban and Regional Planning (Minor)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  16. Major

    Architectural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, graduate Major

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  17. Major

    Architecture (Major)

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Cambridge, USA, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Community and Regional Planning

    Iowa State University 🇺🇸 Ames, United States

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  19. Master

    Landscape Architecture (Masters)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

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  20. Certificate

    Architectural Design Software (Certificate)

    Northcentral Technical College 🇺🇸 Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer, Wittenberg, Wausau, United States

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  21. Master

    Information Architecture and Knowledge Management (Health Informatics), MS, Graduate, Kent, Online

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  22. Master

    Urban Affairs, Master's Degree

    Boston University 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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Study Architecture in the United States – facts and figures

In the United States, 412 universities and colleges offer 1,623 Architecture programmes: 218 Bachelor, 363 Master and 90 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Lincoln, Lubbock, Oakland and Long Beach. Institutions with the widest choice: University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Texas Tech University and University of California.

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 1,623 Architecture programmes at 412 institutions in the United States. Popular cities include Lincoln, Lubbock and Oakland.

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 the United States?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Texas Tech University, University of California, The California State University and Arizona State 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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