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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning

    University of California, Berkeley 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Regional Planning (Doctoral Degree)

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Architectural engineering

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Architecture, M.S.; M.Arch.; Ph.D. (UC Berkeley)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  6. Minor

    Architectural History Minor (ARC H)

    Penn State Greater Allegheny 🇺🇸 PA - Pennsylvania, United States

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  7. Master

    Architecture B.A., M.Arch, M.S.

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  8. Associate

    Architectural Drafting, AA (Bakersfield College)

    Kern Community College District 🇺🇸 California, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    University Studies (architecture concentration)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  10. Major

    Pre-Architecture (Major)

    Fordham University 🇺🇸 Tarrytown, United States

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  11. Minor

    Architectural Studies, Minor, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  12. Scholarship

    Pre-Architecture (Undergraduate Non-degree Granting & Special Program)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Architecture

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Architectural and Construction Engineering (Bachelor of Science degree)

    University of Arkansas at Little Rock 🇺🇸 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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  16. Master

    Architecture M.Arch., M.A.D.U.

    University of Notre Dame 🇺🇸 Notre Dame, United States

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  17. Associate

    Architectural Drafting and Design (Associate)

    Globe University, Sioux Falls 🇺🇸 Wausau, United States

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  18. Minor

    Architecture (Undergraduate Minor)

    Cornell University 🇺🇸 Ithaca, United States

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  19. Undergraduate

    Interior Architecture (Undergraduate)

    Chatham University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  20. Minor

    Architectural Studies-FAA (Minor)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

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  21. Minor

    Architectural History Minor (ARC H)

    Penn State Worthington Scranton 🇺🇸 Dunmore, United States

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  22. Associate

    Architectural Design Technology – Residential Design (Associate of Applied Science Degrees (AAS))

    College of Southern Nevada 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, 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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