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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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    Infrastructure Planning and Management - Flood Risk (IPM)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  2. Major

    Landscape Architecture (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Urban Horticulture

    Mesa Community College, Southern and Dobson Campus 🇺🇸 Mesa, United States

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  4. Graduate

    Critical, Curatorial and Conceptual Practices (Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation)

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

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    Infrastructure Planning and Management (IPM)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  7. Major

    Landscape Architecture (Major)

    University of Wisconsin-Marinette 🇺🇸 Marinette, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Urban & Metropolitan Studies, BA, Major, Downtown Phoenix, College of Public Programs

    Arizona State University 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  9. Undergraduate

    Global and Urban Ministry (Undergraduate)

    Seattle Pacific University 🇺🇸 Seattle, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Northridge, BA, 120, Urban Studies and Planning (General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Prearchitecture (Non-Degree)

    Harding University 🇺🇸 Searcy, Arkansas, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Landscape Architecture (Bachelor of Landscape Architecture)

    University of Arkansas 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Landscape Architecture (MLA)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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    Urban Design and Planning (M of Urban Planning)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  16. Certificate

    Intermediate Architectural Drafting (Certificate) (Drafting)

    Shelton State Community College 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  17. Master

    Landscape Architecture (MLA) - Accelerated Master's Program (Graduate Program)

    The University of Arizona 🇺🇸 Tucson, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    San Diego, BA, 120, Urban Studies (Sociology)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Urban & Metropolitan Studies, BS

    Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Urban & Regional Planning,Buffalo, University at, Doctorate, Ph.D.

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

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  21. Bachelor

    Landscape Architectural Studies (Bachelor of Arts)

    University of Arkansas 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

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  22. Graduate

    Architecture (MAR) (Graduate Program)

    The University of Arizona 🇺🇸 Tucson, 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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