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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. Bachelor

    Applied Biological Sciences (Urban Horticulture), BS, Major, Polytechnic, School of Letters & Sciences

    Arizona State University 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  2. Major

    Architecture (Major)

    Academy of Art University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning (BSP) (Online Degree)

    ASU Online 🇺🇸 United States

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  4. Minor

    Architecture (Minor)

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Cambridge, USA, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    18741 - Advanced Computer Architecture

    College of Engineering | Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    AMES 195S.03: URBAN VIOLENCE IN INDIA, A. Shah (Undergraduate)

    North Carolina Consortium for South Asian Studies 🇺🇸 United States

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  8. Other programmes

    18447 - Introduction to Computer Architecture

    College of Engineering | Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  9. Certificate

    Advanced Architectural CAD Drafter Certificate

    Chattahoochee Technical College 🇺🇸 Marietta, United States

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  10. Diploma

    Architectural Technologies Diploma, 2010-11

    Des Moines Area Community College 🇺🇸 Des Moines, United States

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  11. Major

    Landscape Architecture (Major)

    Academy of Art University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  12. Major

    Architectue & Engineering (Major)

    UW Fond du Lac 🇺🇸 Fond du Lac, United States

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  13. Certificate

    Architectural CAD Drafter Certificate

    Chattahoochee Technical College 🇺🇸 Marietta, United States

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  15. Scholarship

    Architecture Scholarships

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  16. Certificate

    Urban Library, Certificate

    St. Catherine University 🇺🇸 St Paul, United States

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  17. Certificate

    architectural engineering (Certificate Program)

    Duke University 🇺🇸 Durham, United States

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  18. Minor

    Architectural Studies (Interdisciplinary Minor)

    University of New Hampshire 🇺🇸 Durham, United States

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  19. Fellowship

    Weiss Urban Livability Fellows (Fellowship)

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, United States

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  20. Master

    Accelerated Bachelor of Urban Studies and Master of Public Administration

    Cleveland State University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  21. Associate

    Architecture (Pre-) (AA) (Major)

    Abilene Christian University 🇺🇸 Abilene, Texas, United States

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  22. Minor

    Architectural Studies-FAA (Minor)

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