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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. Certificate

    Urban Planning, Certificate

    California State University, San Bernardino 🇺🇸 San Bernardino, California, United States

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  2. Major

    Urban Studies (Major) (UC Riverside)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Art History, Architecture and Environment, Non-Western Art, B.A.

    University of California, Santa Barbara 🇺🇸 Santa Barbara, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    CIEE Architecture and Design in Barcelona, Spain (Study abroad)

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

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  6. Master

    Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)

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

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  7. Other programmes

    Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

    University of Michigan 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Urban Studies (Bachelor)

    University of Toledo 🇺🇸 Toledo, United States

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  9. Master

    Architectural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, (Masters)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  10. Minor

    Geography and Urban Studies (Minor)

    Texas A&M International University 🇺🇸 Laredo, United States

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  11. Graduate

    LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (Graduate)

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

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  12. Certificate

    Urban sustainability, M.A. and graduate certificate, Antioch University Los Angeles (Environmental Studies and Sustainability)

    Antioch University 🇺🇸 Yellow Springs, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Architectural Engineering Technology (A.S.)

    Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne 🇺🇸 Fort Wayne, United States

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  15. Certificate

    Architectural Technology Certificate

    Oakton Community College 🇺🇸 Des Plaines, United States

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  16. Graduate

    Architecture (Graduate)

    University of Maryland at College Park 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  17. Major

    Arts and Architecture (Major)

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

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  18. Foundation programme

    Drafting and Design Engineering Technology-Architectural Drafting Specialization - AAS#:#The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program offers the technical training necessary for students choosing a drafting/design career in the fields of architecture, construction, manufacturing, and engineering. This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth.

    Houston Community College 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  19. Master

    Master of Urban Design

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

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  20. Master

    Urban Design, Master

    Lawrence Technological University 🇺🇸 Southfield, United States

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  21. Minor

    Urban Studies (Minor)

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

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  22. Minor

    Urban Studies (Undergraduate) (Minors)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, 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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