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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

    CE 454 URBAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (4)

    Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Portland State University 🇺🇸 Portland, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    CIEE Architecture: History, Theory, Practice in Berlin, Germany (Study abroad)

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

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  3. Master

    Landscape Architecture (T), Master of Landscape Architecture, in:Landscape Architecture

    Mississippi State University 🇺🇸 Mississippi State, Meridian, United States

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  4. Master

    Natural Resources and Environment, M.S./Urban Planning, M.U.P. (Dual Degree Program)

    University of Michigan 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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  6. Foundation programme

    Pre-Architecture, Arts

    Samford University 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

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  7. Master

    Urban and Regional Planning (M.S.) (Masters)

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

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  8. Other programmes

    Urban Planning

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  9. Graduate

    Urban Planning (Graduate) (UCLA)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Urban Studies BA

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Architectural Field Studies in Egypt (Short-term Program)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and Regional Science

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  13. Major

    Landscape architecture (Major)

    University of Oregon 🇺🇸 Eugene, United States

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  15. Major

    Urban & Regional Planning (Major) (Business School)

    Texas A and M University 🇺🇸 College Station, United States

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  16. Major

    Urban Studies (Major)

    Connecticut College 🇺🇸 New London, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Architectural Engineering Design AAT and AAS-T Degrees

    Clover Park Technical College 🇺🇸 Lakewood, WA, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Architecture (Bachelor of Fine Arts)

    Savannah College of Art and Design 🇺🇸 Savannah, United States

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  19. Major

    Community and Regional Planning, Community and Regional Planning, graduate Major

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Landscape Architecture (Bachelor) (Bachelor of Arts)

    Southwest University of Visual Arts 🇺🇸 Tucson, United States

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  21. Master

    Master of City and Regional Planning

    University of California, Berkeley 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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  22. Minor

    Minor, Urban Studies

    San Jose State University 🇺🇸 San Jose, 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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