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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Architectural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, (PhD)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  2. Master

    Cloud Computing Architecture Master's Degree (Online Degree)

    University of Maryland University College 🇺🇸 Adelphi, Maryland, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Architectural Studies (B.A.)* (UCLA)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  4. Master

    Teaching - Urban Education and Social Justice, Master of Arts with Credential, Doctoral Programs

    University of San Francisco 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  6. Associate

    Architectural Engineering Technology (Associate)

    University of the District of Columbia - Community College 🇺🇸 Washington, DC, United States

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  7. Master

    Architecture, College of Architecture & Urban Studies, degrees:MS, MArch

    Virginia Tech, OIRED 🇺🇸 Blacksburg, United States

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Graduate Specialization in Global Urban Studies (Doctoral)

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  9. Master

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

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  10. Graduate

    Advanced Architectural Design (Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation)

    Columbia University in the City of New York 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    BA - Geography - Urban and Regional Planning

    Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Edinboro, United States

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  12. Major

    Architecture (Major)

    Rice University 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Architecture, B.A.

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Architecture, Bachelor of Science (BS)

    University of Nevada - Las Vegas 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, B.A.

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  17. Major

    Landscape Architecture (Major)

    University of California, Davis, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 🇺🇸 Davis, California, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Architecture (Study abroad)

    University of California, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Urban Design, Vision Science, M.S.; Ph.D. (UC Berkeley)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Urban Planning (PhD)

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

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  21. Master

    Master of Arts in Urban Affairs

    Norfolk State University 🇺🇸 Norfolk, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Architectural Studies (BS)

    Louisiana Tech University 🇺🇸 Ruston, 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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