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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. Certificate

    Green Stormwater Infrastructure Design & Management (Online Program) (Certificate)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  2. Postgraduate

    Applied Economics -- Urban and Regional (Postgraduate)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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  3. Certificate

    Architectural Management, On campus and online, Graduate Certificate

    Lawrence Technological University 🇺🇸 Southfield, United States

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  4. Master

    Architecture (M.Arch.) - City and Regional Planning (M.C.P.), Architecture (Concurrent Degree Program) (UC Berkeley)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Architecture, BS

    Fairmont State University 🇺🇸 Fairmont, United States

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  7. Major

    Landscape Architecture (LARC) (Major)

    University of Maryland 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Urban Planning & Public Policy, PhD

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

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  9. Major

    Architectural Studies (Major)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Business (Urban Policy), BA, Major, Tempe, W. P. Carey School of Business

    Arizona State University 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  11. Graduate

    Architecture (Dual Degree MARC/MUD), MARC, Graduate, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Architecture (for Transfers only)

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

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  13. Minor

    Architecture Studies Minor (ARCST)

    Penn State Worthington Scranton 🇺🇸 Dunmore, United States

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  15. Minor

    City and Regional Planning (Minor)

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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  16. Certificate

    Computer Architecture & Design (Certificate)

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture

    Illinois Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  18. Master

    Architecture & Urban Planning MArch-MUP

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Urban Planning (BS)

    Tennessee State University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Urban Studies (Doctorate)

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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  21. Major

    Architecture (Major)

    Southwestern University 🇺🇸 Georgetown, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Bachelor's Program in Architecture and Planning (CAP)

    University of Colorado at Boulder 🇺🇸 Boulder, 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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