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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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    Architecture

    Lone Star College | University Park 🇺🇸 The Woodlands, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Bachelor of interior architecture

    The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  3. Master

    Executive Master of Architecture (Masters)

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

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  4. Minor

    Infrastructure Engineering (Minor)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  6. Foundation programme

    Pre-Architecture, other Instructional Areas

    University of Missouri - St. Louis 🇺🇸 St. Louis, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Architectural Studies, BA, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  8. Certificate

    Certificate of Completion (CC) in Subtropical Urban Tree Care

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

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  9. Undergraduate

    Environmental Design (architecture) (Undergraduate)

    University of Colorado at Boulder 🇺🇸 Boulder, United States

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  10. Major

    Interior Architecture (Major)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  11. Certificate

    Architectural Drafting and Design (Certificate)

    Glendale Community College California 🇺🇸 Glendale, California, United States

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  12. Master

    Architectural history (Master of Fine Arts)

    Savannah College of Art and Design-Atlanta Campus 🇺🇸 United States

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  13. Foundation programme

    Architecture (Pre-Professional Degree Preparation)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Bachelor's of Architecture

    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, School of Architecture 🇺🇸 Alexandria, United States

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  16. Master

    Graphic Design, MFA, Architecture and the Arts

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

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  17. Master

    Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)

    Humphrey School of Public Affairs | University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  18. Master

    Theory, Criticism and History of Art, Design, and Architecture / Information and Library Science M.S. / M.S. (Dual Degree Program)

    Pratt Institute 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, United States

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  19. Major

    Urban and Regional Planning/Public Health (Major)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  20. Undergraduate

    Urban Studies (Undergraduate)

    Valparaiso University 🇺🇸 Valparaiso, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Architectural Studies - Three-year Option, BA, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  22. Master

    Historical and Sustainable Architecture (Masters)

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, 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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