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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

    Interior architecture (Major)

    University of Oregon 🇺🇸 Eugene, United States

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  2. Master

    Water Resources Planning and Management, Community and Regional Planning, SPECIALIZATION (Masters)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  3. Foundation programme

    Foundation course in Architecture

    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, School of Architecture 🇺🇸 Alexandria, United States

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  4. Undergraduate

    Architecture and Engineering (Undergraduate)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  6. Master

    Architecture in Health Design, MS, Architecture and the Arts

    University of Illinois at Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, Urbana-Champaign, Springfield, United States

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  7. Major

    Urban Studies & Planning (Major)

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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  8. Master

    Architecture, On campus and online, Master

    Lawrence Technological University 🇺🇸 Southfield, United States

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  9. Graduate

    Architecture-Based Enterprise Systems Engineering (Graduate)

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

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  10. Major

    Architectural Studies (Major)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  11. Associate

    Architectural – Structural Engineering Technician (Associate)

    Gateway Technical College 🇺🇸 Kenosha, United States

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  12. Major

    Architecture (Major)

    Atlantic International University 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    B.S. Architecture Degree

    Northeastern University 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Architecture

    Pratt Institute 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, United States

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  16. Minor

    Interior architecture (Minor)

    University of Oregon 🇺🇸 Eugene, United States

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  17. Certificate

    Advanced Architectural Drafting (Certificate) (Drafting)

    Shelton State Community College 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Architectural Engineering (A E) and Integrated Programs (Bachelor)

    Pennsylvania State University 🇺🇸 Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Erie, Fayette, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, United States

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  19. Master

    Interior Architecture, Master

    University of Oregon 🇺🇸 Eugene, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Architectural, Engineering, & CAD Technologies

    Hawai'i Community College 🇺🇸 Hilo, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Landscape Architecture

    Iowa State University 🇺🇸 Ames, United States

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  22. Master

    Master of Architecture Degree (accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAB))

    Prairie View A&M University 🇺🇸 Prairie View, Texas, 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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