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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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    Regional Planning, M.L.A./M.R.P.

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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  2. Master

    San Luis Obispo, MS, 46, Architecture (Architectural Engineering), 02021

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  3. Certificate

    Systems Engineering Analysis and Architecture, Graduate Certificate

    George Mason University 🇺🇸 Fairfax, United States

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  4. Certificate

    Undergraduate Certificate in IT Infrastructure Security (Online)

    American Public University System 🇺🇸 Charles Town, United States

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  6. Certificate

    Urban Studies (Certificate) (Undergraduate-level)

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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    A&M South Africa Architecture, Knysna, South Africa, Africa (Study abroad)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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    Architecture

    College of Marin Indian Valley Campus 🇺🇸 Novato, California, United States

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  9. Master

    Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Accelerated MS/Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, BS

    George Mason University 🇺🇸 Fairfax, United States

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    History of Interior Architecture and Furnishings II (Online Course)

    American River College 🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Landscape Architecture (LARCH) (Bachelor)

    Pennsylvania State University at University Park 🇺🇸 University Park, PA, United States

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  12. Master

    Landscape Architecture,Environmental Science and Forestry, College of, Masters, M.L.A.

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

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  13. Major

    Real Estate and Urban Land Economics (Major)

    The University of Wisconsin - Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  15. Certificate

    Technical Design - Architectural/Civil Technician Certificate of Proficiency

    Olympic College 🇺🇸 Bremerton, WA, United States

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  16. Undergraduate

    Urban and Regional Studies (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin - Green Bay 🇺🇸 Green Bay, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Architectural Technology

    Cuesta College 🇺🇸 San Luis Obispo, California, United States

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    Architecture (Columbia College)

    Columbia University in the City of New York 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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    History of Interior Architecture and Furnishings I (Online Course)

    American River College 🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States

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  20. Major

    Sustainable Urban Development (Major)

    University of Washington - Tacoma Campus 🇺🇸 Tacoma, United States

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  21. Teacher training

    Urban Education (Teachers College)

    Columbia University in the City of New York 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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    Architecture

    Cerritos College 🇺🇸 Norwalk, California, 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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