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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. Postgraduate

    Building Electrical Systems, Architectural Engineering (Postgraduate)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    City and Regional Planning (M.C.P.) - Law (J.D.) - Berkeley, City and Regional Planning and Law (Concurrent Degree Program) (UC Berkeley)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    City and Regional Planning, M.C.R.P.

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Geography - Urban Development

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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  6. Graduate

    Urban Planning MUP (Graduate)

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  7. Graduate

    New York/Paris Program (Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation)

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

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  8. Other programmes

    City and Regional Planning (M.C.P.) - Law (J.D.) - Hastings, City and Regional Planning and Law (Concurrent Degree Program) (UC Berkeley)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, BS

    George Mason University 🇺🇸 Fairfax, United States

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  10. Master

    Master of Science in Architectural Engineering

    University of Miami 🇺🇸 Coral Gables, Miami, Coconut Grove, United States

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  11. Bachelor

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

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    A&M Italy Architecture Spring, Castiglion Fiorentino, Florence, Pisa, Rome, Venice, Italy, Italy, Italy, Italy, Italy, Europe, Europe, Europe, Europe, Europe (Study abroad)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Landscape Architecture, B.L.A.

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  15. Certificate

    Infrastructure Security (Certificate) (SCHOOL OF BUSINESS)

    Milwaukee Area Technical College 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  16. Postgraduate

    Lighting, Architectural Engineering (Postgraduate)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  17. Master

    Master of Infrastructure Planning & Management: Floodplain Management

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    San Diego, BA, 120, Geography (Urban and Regional Analysis)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  19. Major

    Urban & Regional Studies (Social Sciences) (Major)

    University of Wisconsin - Baraboo/Sauk County 🇺🇸 Baraboo, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    City & Regional Planning, M.C.P.; Ph.D., Ph.D. deadline: December 5, 2011 (UC Berkeley)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Geography - Urban

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.)

    University of Idaho 🇺🇸 Moscow, 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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