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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)

    Northeastern University 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  2. Undergraduate

    Cabinetry & Architectural Woodwork (Undergraduate)

    Utah Valley University 🇺🇸 Orem, Heber, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Community and Regional Planning, Geography, SPECIALIZATION (PhD)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  4. Minor

    Urban Planning, Minor, Tempe, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

    Arizona State University 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  6. Certificate

    Architectural Technology (Certificate)

    College of Lake County 🇺🇸 Grayslake,Illinois, United States

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  7. Master

    Architecture, MS, MArch, Blacksburg, National Capital Region

    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 🇺🇸 Blacksburg, United States

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  8. Diploma

    Woodworking (see Architectural Millwork) Diploma, 2010-11

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

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  9. Certificate

    Architectural, Engineering and CAD Technologies (Certificate)

    University of Hawaii Honolulu Community College 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  10. Major

    Architecture (Major)

    University of Oregon 🇺🇸 Eugene, United States

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Architecture, PhD

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    BA in Urban and Public Affairs

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

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  13. Master

    Community & Regional Planning B.S., M.S. (Bachelor)

    Temple University 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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  15. Minor

    Landscape architecture (Minor)

    University of Oregon 🇺🇸 Eugene, United States

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  16. Certificate

    Urban Journalism Certificate Program

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

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  17. Bachelor

    Sustainable Urban Environments, BS

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  18. Certificate

    Architecture Courses (Certificate) (Applied Technology Division ) (Fresno City College)

    State Center Community College District 🇺🇸 Fresno, United States

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  19. Certificate

    Information Architecture (Graduate Certificate Program)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Urban Studies (Bachelor)

    Morehouse College 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  21. Master

    Information Systems and Technology (MS), Specialization in Architecture and Design

    South University, Tampa 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    BA in Architecture

    University of San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, 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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