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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. Bachelor

    San Diego, BA, 120, Urban Studies (Political Science)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  2. Master

    Urban & Regional Planning: MURP (Masters)

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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  3. Postgraduate

    Building Mechanical Systems, Architectural Engineering (Postgraduate)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Geography - Community and Urban Development (Emphasis)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Pomona, BS, 187, Landscape Architecture (Landscape Architecture - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Sacramento, BA, 120, Interior Design (Interior Architecture)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  8. Undergraduate

    Global Urban Development (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  9. Master

    Architecture & Design, M.S.

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    ECE 466: Advanced Computer Architecture

    University of Illinois Online 🇺🇸 Champaign, United States

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  11. Undergraduate

    Landscape Architecture, (BLA) (Undergraduate)

    Utah State University 🇺🇸 Logan, Roosevelt, Vernal, Price, San Juan, Tooele, Brigham City, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Urban Studies & Plannings

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Landscape Architecture (LARCH)

    Penn State Hazleton 🇺🇸 Hazleton, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Pomona, BS, 180, Urban and Regional Planning (Urban and Regional Planning - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Urban & Metropolitan Studies, BS, Downtown Phoenix, College of Public Programs

    Arizona State University 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  17. Major

    Urban & Regional Studies (Social Sciences) (Major) (University of Wisconsin - Baraboo/Sauk County)

    University of Wisconsin Colleges 🇺🇸 Baraboo, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Course: Transportation and Urban Systems

    University of California, Irvine 🇺🇸 Irvine, United States

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  19. Postgraduate

    Engineering, Architectural Engineering (Postgraduate)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  20. Postgraduate

    Healthcare Design, Architecture (Postgraduate)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Landscape Architecture (MLA)

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Landscape Architecture, M.Land.Arch

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, 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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