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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. Master

    Master of Architecture I (Masters)

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

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  2. Master

    Master of Architecture with Emphasis in Interior Architecture

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

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in History of Art and Architecture and Middle Eastern Studies

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Urban Ecology (BA Degree Completion – Liberal Studies)

    Antioch University Seattle 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Architectural Studies - (B.S.)

    Philadelphia University 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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  7. Associate

    Architectural Technology (Associate) (SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED SCIENCES)

    Milwaukee Area Technical College 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  8. Major

    Architecture (Graduate Major)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

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

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  10. Other programmes

    Community Urban and Rural Enhancement Service (CURES)

    Prairie View A&M University 🇺🇸 Prairie View, Texas, United States

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  11. Master

    Master of Arts in Urban Mission (Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary)

    Fresno Pacific University 🇺🇸 Fresno, United States

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  12. Minor

    Urban Studies (Minor)

    Spring Arbor University 🇺🇸 Spring Arbor Township, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    AIFS Summer Traveling Program: European Art and Architecture, Florence, London, Lucerne, Paris, Rome, Italy, United Kingdom, Switzerland, France, Italy, Europe, Europe, Europe, Europe, Europe (Study abroad)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Architecture (ARCBS and BARCH) and Integrated Programs (Bachelor)

    Pennsylvania State University 🇺🇸 Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Erie, Fayette, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, United States

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  16. Undergraduate

    Architecture (Undergraduate)

    Judson University (Ill.) 🇺🇸 Elgin, United States

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  17. Other programmes

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

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  18. Master

    Landscape Architecture (Masters)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  19. Master

    Theory, Criticism and History of Art, Design, and Architecture / Information and Library Science M.S. / M.S.

    Pratt Institute 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, United States

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  20. Scholarship

    Urban and Public Policy Studies (Undergraduate Degree Granting Program)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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  21. Certificate

    Urban and Regional Planning (Graduate Certificate Program)

    College of Charleston 🇺🇸 Charleston, United States

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  22. Graduate

    Urban and Regional Planning (Graduate)

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, 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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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