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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. Undergraduate

    Architecture and Community Design (Undergraduate)

    University of San Francisco 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Architecture and Real Estate Development (ARDV), M. Arch Architecture and Real Estate Development (Dual Degree)

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

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  3. Master

    Business: Real Estate and Urban Land Economics: MBA, M.S.

    The University of Wisconsin - Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Four-Year Bachelor of Science in Architecture

    The Catholic University of America 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  6. Major

    Urban Studies (Major)

    University of California, Irvine 🇺🇸 Irvine, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Urban Studies Program, Social Sciences, AB

    Brown University 🇺🇸 Providence, United States

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  8. Master

    JD/Urban Planning Design and Development, Master of (Dual Programs )

    Cleveland State University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    A.S. and B.S.E.T. Architectural Engineering Technology (School of Engineering Technology and Computer Science)

    Bluefield State College 🇺🇸 Bluefield, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Architectural Technology

    Madison Area Technical College 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  11. Graduate

    Interior Architecture (MIA) (Graduate)

    Chatham University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  12. Master

    Master of Science in Architecture (Masters)

    Newschool of Architecture and Design 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  13. Certificate

    Subtropical Urban Tree Care (Certificate)

    University of Hawai`i 🇺🇸 Pearl City, United States

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Sustainability, Architecture (PhD)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  16. Graduate

    Landscape Architecture (Graduate)

    University of Florida 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Building Mechanical Systems, Architectural Engineering (PhD)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  18. Master

    Master of Landscape Architecture (Professional masters)

    Kansas State University Salina 🇺🇸 Salina, United States

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  19. Teacher training

    Urban Education

    Florida International University, FIU 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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  20. Master

    Urban Studies,Brockport, State University College at, M.A.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  21. Master

    Urban Sustainability (Los Angeles) (Environmental Studies and Sustainability, Master of Arts)

    Antioch University 🇺🇸 Yellow Springs, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Architectural Engineering

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, 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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