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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.

  • 1,623 programmes
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  1. Master

    Master of Community and Regional Planning

    Iowa State University 🇺🇸 Ames, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Urban Forestry (Bachelor of Science)

    University of Minnesota, Crookston 🇺🇸 Crookston, United States

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  3. Certificate

    Urban Hydrology and Stormwater Management (UHSC) (Certificate)

    Virginia Tech, OIRED 🇺🇸 Blacksburg, United States

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  4. Major

    Urban Studies (Major)

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Architecture

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  7. Graduate

    Architecture, MARC, Graduate, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  8. Master

    Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)

    Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  9. Major

    Real Estate & Urban Development (Major)

    University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan 🇺🇸 Sheboygan, United States

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  10. Certificate

    Urban Sustainability, Graduate Certificate, Arlington Graduate Education Center, Part-Time

    George Washington University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  11. Undergraduate

    Architectural Studies BSAS (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Arts and Architecture (A&A)

    Penn State DuBois 🇺🇸 DuBois, United States

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  13. Major

    East Asian Studies for Engineering and Architecture Majors

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  15. Master

    Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) in Landscape Architecture

    Colorado State University 🇺🇸 Fort Collins, United States

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  16. Major

    Metro-Urban Studies (Undergraduate Major)

    Augsburg College 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  17. Postgraduate

    Urban and Regional Planning (Postgraduate)

    University of California, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Urban and Regional Studies, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

    Virginia Commonwealth University 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  19. Certificate

    Urban Policy,Albany, University at, Certificate

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

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  20. Graduate

    Architecture (Post Professional Studies), MARC, Graduate, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  21. Master

    Architecture, M.S. in Architecture

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  22. Master

    Building Mechanical Systems, Architectural Engineering (Masters)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, 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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