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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 Architecture (DArch) in Architecture

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

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  2. Associate

    Architectural, Engineering and CAD Technologies (Associate)

    University of Hawaii Honolulu Community College 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  3. Associate

    Architectural Design Technology - Interior Design (Associate of Applied Science Degrees (AAS))

    College of Southern Nevada 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Architecture

    Iowa State University 🇺🇸 Ames, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Architecture (Bachelor)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

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  7. Master

    Urban and Regional Planning (Masters)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

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  8. Postgraduate

    Acoustics, Architectural Engineering (Postgraduate)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Architectural Engineering (BS)

    Tennessee State University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Architectural Engineering Technology-CMET, B.S.

    Purdue University Calumet 🇺🇸 Hammond, United States

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Urban Design, Vision Science, M.S.; 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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  12. Scholarship

    The Carl Strom / Western Exterminator Company Scholarship in Urban Entomology (Continuing Undergraduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  13. Major

    Architectural Engineering (Major)

    Oklahoma State University 🇺🇸 Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, United States

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. in Architecture-Engineering-Construction Management (jointly with the Department of Architecture)

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Architectural Preservation B.S. (Bachelor)

    Temple University 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. in Advanced Infrastructure Systems

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  18. Major

    Architectural Engineering (Major)

    TryEngineering.org 🇺🇸 Piscataway, United States

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  19. Minor

    Architecture (Minor)

    Washington University in St. Louis 🇺🇸 St Louis, United States

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  20. Foundation programme

    Pre-Architecture

    Adrian College 🇺🇸 Adrian, United States

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  21. Master

    Architecture (M.Arch.)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  22. Associate

    Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Architectural, Engineering & CAD Technology

    Hawai'i Community College 🇺🇸 Hilo, 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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