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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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    Architecture

    Florida International University, FIU 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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  2. Major

    Architecture, College of Design, Construction and Planning (Major)

    University of Florida 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States

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  3. Master

    Architecture, M.Arch. (Joint Degree Program)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Urban Forestry (PhD)

    Southern University, Baton Rouge 🇺🇸 Baton Rouge, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Architectural Engineering (A E) and Integrated Programs (Bachelor)

    Penn State Greater Allegheny 🇺🇸 PA - Pennsylvania, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Geography (Urban Studies), BS, Tempe, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

    Arizona State University 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  8. Master

    Architecture (M. Arch.) (Masters)

    University of Texas at San Antonio 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Downtown Campus, San Antonio, United States

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  9. Master

    Architecture (Masters)

    MUST University 🇺🇸 Westborough, United States

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  10. Master

    Architecture via other related pre-arch degree (Master's)

    University of Oklahoma at Norman 🇺🇸 Oklahoma, United States

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  11. Master

    Architecture (M.Arch, M.S.)

    University of Idaho 🇺🇸 Moscow, United States

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  12. Undergraduate

    Art + Architecture (Undergraduate)

    University of San Francisco 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  13. Minor

    Urban and Metropolitan Studies, Minor, Downtown Phoenix, College of Public Programs

    Arizona State University 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Architectural Project Management

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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  16. Undergraduate

    ARCHITECTURE (Undergraduate)

    Rhode Island School of Design 🇺🇸 Rhode Island, United States

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  17. Master

    Architecture M.Arch. I/Urban Planning M.U.R.P. (Concurrent degree program)

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

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  18. Master

    Architecture, Master

    University of Oregon 🇺🇸 Eugene, United States

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  19. Master

    Learning, Diversity and Urban Studies (Masters)

    Vanderbilt University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Architectural Technology

    Montgomery College 🇺🇸 Rockville, United States

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  21. Master

    Architecture (Masters)

    University of Hartford 🇺🇸 West Hartford, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Architectural Building Engineering Technology

    New England Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND, 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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