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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. Other programmes

    Architectural history (included in the report for

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Architecture

    Georgia Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Architectural Studies (B.A.)

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

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  4. Major

    Architecture (Undergraduate Major)

    Cornell University 🇺🇸 Ithaca, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    MPS/MSA (Public Admin/Urban & Regional Planning)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Architecture (BS)

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

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  8. Other programmes

    Architecture Program A.S.

    Brookdale Community College 🇺🇸 Lincroft, United States

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  9. Master

    MA in Urban Sustainability (Master)

    Antioch University Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Culver City, California, United States

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  10. Minor

    Minor in Architectural History

    Northeastern University 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, BS - Bachelor of Science

    North Carolina A&T State University 🇺🇸 Greensboro, United States

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  12. Master

    Architecture: (3-year) (Master M.ARCH III)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Arts & Architecture (Baccalaureate Degrees to be Completed at University Park)

    Penn State Berks 🇺🇸 Reading, United States

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  15. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate (GCert) in Urban & Regional Planning

    University of Hawai`i 🇺🇸 Pearl City, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Sacramento Design History - Architectural Gems (Online Course)

    American River College 🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States

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  17. Minor

    Urban and Regional Studies (Undergraduate Minor)

    Cornell University 🇺🇸 Ithaca, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies

    San Francisco Art Institute 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  19. Master

    Interaction Design and Information Architecture (M.S.)

    University of Baltimore 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Architectural Studies

    Connecticut College 🇺🇸 New London, United States

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  21. Associate

    Architectural Technology (Associate of Applied Science)

    Western Technical College 🇺🇸 La Crosse, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Architecture, B.Arch., Design and Social Inquiry

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, 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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