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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. Major

    Architecture (Major)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    B. of Architecture (5-year program)

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  3. Associate

    Architecture (A.A. Pathway)

    Miami Dade College 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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  4. Graduate

    Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Planning (Graduate Degree Programs)

    Harvard College 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies

    Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    DIS-Copenhagen: Architecture & Design (Study abroad)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  8. Foundation programme

    Foundations of Computer Architecture (Online Program)

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Urban Studies and Public Affairs, Doctor of Philosophy in

    Cleveland State University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Urban & Environmental Planning (MUEP)

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

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  11. Bachelor

    Urban Planning, BSP (Bachelor)

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

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  12. Undergraduate

    ARCH - Architecture (Undergraduate)

    University of Maryland 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  13. Major

    Architecture (Major)

    Fordham University 🇺🇸 Tarrytown, United States

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  15. Master

    East Bay, MS, 45, Educational Leadership (Urban Teacher Leadership), 08271

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  16. Major

    Art & Architecture (Major)

    University of Idaho 🇺🇸 Moscow, United States

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  17. Major

    University Studies (Major) (Architecture)

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

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  18. Certificate

    Urban and Regional Planning, M.U.R.P., Certificates, Design and Social Inquiry

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  19. Master

    Urban Planning, M.U.P./Architecture, M.Arch. (Dual Degree Program)

    University of Michigan 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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  20. Certificate

    Architecture Courses (Certificate) (Applied Technology Division )

    Fresno City College 🇺🇸 Fresno, United States

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  21. Master

    City & Regional Planning M.S.

    Pratt Institute 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    History of Art and Architecture, Humanities, AB, PhD

    Brown University 🇺🇸 Providence, 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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