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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. Bachelor

    Urban Studies and Planning, B.A.

    California State University, Northridge 🇺🇸 Northridge, California, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture)

    University of Arkansas 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

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  3. Major

    Architecture (CDes) (Major)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Architecture, B.A.

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  6. Certificate

    Critical Studies in Architecture, Graduate Certificate

    Lawrence Technological University 🇺🇸 Southfield, United States

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  7. Major

    Environmental Horticulture & Urban Forestry (Undergraduate Major) (UC Davis)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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  8. Major

    Interior Architecture (Major)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

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  9. Master

    Master of Architecture

    Iowa State University 🇺🇸 Ames, United States

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  10. Major

    Urban Ministry (Major)

    Spring Arbor University 🇺🇸 Spring Arbor Township, United States

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  11. Certificate

    Urban Sustainability (Los Angeles) (Environmental Studies and Sustainability, Graduate Certificate)

    Antioch University 🇺🇸 Yellow Springs, United States

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  12. Major

    Environmental Horticulture & Urban Forestry (Undergraduate Major)

    University of California, Davis 🇺🇸 Davis, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning, Ph.D. (UC Berkeley)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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  15. Undergraduate

    LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (Undergraduate)

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

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  16. Major

    Urban and Community Studies (Major)

    University of Connecticut 🇺🇸 Storrs, United States

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  17. Certificate

    Certificate in Sustainable Urbanism

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  18. Associate

    Engineering - Architectural (A.A. Pathway)

    Miami Dade College 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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  19. Minor

    Infrastructure Assurance and Security (Minor)

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

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  20. Certificate

    Urban Education (Certificate)

    University of Memphis 🇺🇸 Memphis, Millington, Jackson, United States

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  21. Certificate

    Urban Hydrology and Stormwater Management (UHSC) (Certificate)

    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 🇺🇸 Blacksburg, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    ARC Architecture

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, 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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