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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.

  • 1,623 programmes
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  1. Master

    Horticulture - Urban Food Systems (Master of science emphasis areas)

    Kansas State University Salina 🇺🇸 Salina, United States

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  2. Master

    Master of Science in City and Regional Planning

    Pratt Institute 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, United States

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  3. Major

    Urban and Regional Studies (Undergraduate Major)

    Cornell University 🇺🇸 Ithaca, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Architecture

    University of Michigan 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Half-Course: Sustainable Cities; Urbanization, Infrastructure, and Finance Early

    Harvard Business School 🇺🇸 Massachusetts, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Architecture (BS) (Major)

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

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  8. Master

    Art History, MA, Architecture and the Arts

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

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  9. Minor

    Architecture and Design Studies Minor (Undergraduate free-standing minor)

    University of Minnesota - Duluth 🇺🇸 Duluth, United States

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  10. Master

    Architecture: (5-year) (Undergrad M.ARCH I)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  11. Certificate

    Undergraduate Certificate in Regional and Community Planning (Online)

    American Public University System 🇺🇸 Charles Town, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Architecture (M)

    North Dakota State University 🇺🇸 Fargo, United States

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  13. Major

    Architecture (Major)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

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  15. Master

    Architecture via other Bach degree (3 year program) (Master's)

    University of Oklahoma at Norman 🇺🇸 Oklahoma, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Architecture/Course 4 (Bachelor)

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

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  17. Master

    M.R.P., Master of Regional Planning

    Cosmopolitan University 🇺🇸 FL, United States

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  18. Master

    Master of Science in Architectural Engineering

    University of Miami 🇺🇸 Coral Gables, Miami, Coconut Grove, United States

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  19. Major

    Architecture (Major)

    University of Maryland 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Architecture, B.S.

    University of Idaho 🇺🇸 Moscow, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Building Electrical Systems, Architectural Engineering (PhD)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Global Health (Urbanism) PhD, PHD, Tempe, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

    Arizona State University 🇺🇸 Phoenix, 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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