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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. Master

    Community and Regional Planning, Geography, SPECIALIZATION (Masters)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Urban Education (PhD) (College of Education and Human Development)

    Texas A and M University 🇺🇸 College Station, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Architectural Engineering Technology, AS

    Fairmont State University 🇺🇸 Fairmont, United States

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  4. Graduate

    Architecture, Graduate

    Northeastern University 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, B.Arch./M.U.R.P., Design and Social Inquiry

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Landscape Architecture (UC Berkeley:Certificates and Specialized Program of Study)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  8. Major

    Architecture Interdepartmental Major

    Wellesley College 🇺🇸 Wellesley, United States

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  9. Undergraduate

    Architecture (Undergraduate)

    Lehigh University 🇺🇸 Bethlehem, United States

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  10. Master

    Architecture (MArch)

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Urban Education, Ph.D. in

    Cleveland State University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  12. Major

    Interior Architecture/ Architecture (Undergraduate Major)

    Auburn University 🇺🇸 Auburn, United States

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  13. Master

    Architecture B.A., M.Arch, M.S. (Bachelor)

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  15. Master

    Master of Real Estate Development and Urbanism

    University of Miami 🇺🇸 Coral Gables, Miami, Coconut Grove, United States

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  16. Major

    Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (Major)

    University of Michigan 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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  17. Certificate

    Urban Ministry (Certificate)

    Cardinal Stritch University 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Architecture (Doctoral PHD)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  19. Master

    City and Regional Planning, M.C.R.P. (Master), Ph.D.

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Architects (online course)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  21. Master

    Architecture: MRCH (Masters)

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Architecture

    Yale University 🇺🇸 New Haven, 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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