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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. Minor

    Architectural Design (Undergraduate) (Minors)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  2. Master

    Architecture via pre-arch degree (1 year program) (Master's)

    University of Oklahoma at Norman 🇺🇸 Oklahoma, United States

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  3. Minor

    History of Art & Architecture (Minor)

    University of Pittsburgh at Greenburg 🇺🇸 Greensburg, United States

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  4. Major

    Architectural Studies (Major)

    Harper College 🇺🇸 Palatine, United States

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  6. Major

    Architecture (Engineering & Applied Technology) (Major)

    University of Wisconsin - Baraboo/Sauk County 🇺🇸 Baraboo, United States

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  7. Master

    Community & Regional Planning, Master

    University of Oregon 🇺🇸 Eugene, United States

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Landscape Architecture, College of Architecture & Urban Studies, degrees:MLA, PhD

    Virginia Tech, OIRED 🇺🇸 Blacksburg, United States

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  9. Master

    Master of Science: Urban Forestry

    Southern University and A&M College, Graduate School 🇺🇸 Baton Rouge, United States

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  10. Master

    School of Urban Studies & Planning (Masters)

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Urban Education: Urban Studies (Bachelor of Science degree program)

    Harris-Stowe State University 🇺🇸 St. Louis, United States

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  12. Master

    Architecture (M.Arch., M.S.)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Italian Renaissance Art & Architecture (Study abroad)

    Harrisburg Area Community College 🇺🇸 Harrisburg, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    AIFS Summer Traveling Program: European Art and Architecture (Study abroad)

    The University of Alabama 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  17. Master

    Architecture, Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)

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

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  18. Master

    Urban Studies, Master of Science in

    Cleveland State University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  19. Associate

    Landscape Architectural Studies A.S. (Associate)

    Morrisville State College 🇺🇸 Morrisville, New York, United States

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  20. Certificate

    Subtropical Urban Tree Care (Certificate)

    University of Hawaii Windward Community College 🇺🇸 Kaneohe, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    AIFS Summer Traveling Program: European Art and Architecture (Study abroad)

    Western Illinois University, Quad Cities Campus 🇺🇸 Moline, IL, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Architectural Engineering (Undergrad BS)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, 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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