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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Urban and Regional Planning (PhD)

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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  2. Major

    Architecture (Major)

    Washington University in St. Louis 🇺🇸 St Louis, United States

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  3. Master

    Concurrent B.S./M.S. in Architectural Engineering

    Kansas State University Salina 🇺🇸 Salina, United States

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  4. Major

    Urban Forestry (Major)

    Stephen F. Austin State University 🇺🇸 Nacogdoches, United States

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  6. Master

    Urban Systems Engineering and Management, MS

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Architectural Engineering

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

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  8. Bachelor

    Architecture and Sustainability (BS)

    Ferris State University, Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  9. Undergraduate

    Architecture (Undergraduate)

    University of Colorado at Boulder 🇺🇸 Boulder, United States

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  10. Certificate

    Certificate in Cloud Infrastructure and Virtualization (CCIV)

    Herzing University Brookfield 🇺🇸 Brookfield, United States

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  11. Master

    Urban Planning (Masters)

    Atlantic International University 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  12. Other programmes

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

    Arizona State University 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  13. Minor

    Visual and Performing Arts Education, School of the Arts and Architecture (Undergraduate Minor)

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

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  15. Bachelor

    Architecture (ARCBS and BARCH) and Integrated Programs

    Pennsylvania State University at University Park 🇺🇸 University Park, PA, United States

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  16. Major

    Landscape Architecture, BSLA, Major, Tempe, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

    Arizona State University 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  17. Master

    Master of Science in Architecture (Post-Professional)

    Pratt Institute 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Sports and Urban Turfgrass Management (M)

    North Dakota State University 🇺🇸 Fargo, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Urban Studies and Planning BA (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Web Infrastructure

    Ohlone College 🇺🇸 Fremont, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Architectural Studies (Undergrad BA)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  22. Major

    ARH 5527 - Major Trends in Architecture

    Mansfield University 🇺🇸 Mansfield, 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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