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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

    Building Electrical Systems, Architectural Engineering (Masters)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  2. Specialisation

    Interior Design, Architecture, Speciality

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Landscape Architecture (LARCH) (Bachelor)

    Penn State Worthington Scranton 🇺🇸 Dunmore, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Urban and Regional Planning

    Frostburg State University 🇺🇸 Frostburg, United States

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  6. Minor

    Urban and regional studies, minor in

    Virginia Commonwealth University 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Architecture

    University of the District of Columbia - Community College 🇺🇸 Washington, DC, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Arts and Architecture (A&A)

    Penn State Beaver 🇺🇸 Monaca, United States

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  9. Undergraduate

    CAW --- Cabinetry and Architectural Woodwork (pdf) (Undergraduate)

    Utah Valley University 🇺🇸 Orem, Heber, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    City & Regional Planning, MCRP

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

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  11. Bachelor

    Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology (Architectural Area): Major, B.S. Degree

    University of Central Missouri - Warrensburg, Missouri 🇺🇸 Warrensburg, United States

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Urban & Regional Planning

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

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  13. Major

    Forestry-Urban Forest Mgmt (Major)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    IES Abroad Berlin Summer - Metropolitan Studies & Architecture, Berlin, Germany, Europe (Study abroad)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  16. Major

    Interior Architecture, Four-year Baccalaureate (Undergraduate Major)

    Lawrence Technological University 🇺🇸 Southfield, United States

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  17. Master

    Urban Health,Downstate Medical Center, Masters, M.P.H.

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

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  18. Minor

    Urban Planning-FAA (Minor)

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

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  19. Major

    Visualization (Major) (Architecture)

    Texas A and M University 🇺🇸 College Station, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Architectural Engineering Design

    Clover Park Technical College 🇺🇸 Lakewood, WA, United States

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  21. Major

    Architectural Studies (Major)

    University of Wisconsin-Marinette 🇺🇸 Marinette, United States

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  22. Master

    Master of Interior Architecture and Product Design (Professional masters)

    Kansas State University Salina 🇺🇸 Salina, 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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