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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

    History of Art and Architecture (PhD)

    Brown University 🇺🇸 Providence, United States

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  2. Master

    Urban Planning & Engineering MUP-MS

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Architecture

    University of the District of Columbia - Community College 🇺🇸 Washington, DC, United States

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  4. Major

    Urban & Regional Studies (Major) (Social Sciences)

    University of Wisconsin, Waukesha 🇺🇸 Waukesha, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Urban Studies

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Architecture, BS, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Digital Sciences (Enterprise Architecture), BS, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    History of Art & Architecture

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  10. Major

    History of Art & Architecture (Major)

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  11. Major

    Interior Architecture (Major)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

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  12. Master

    LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, Cornell University, Masters, M.L.A.

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

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  13. Major

    Urban & Regional Planning (Major) (Architecture)

    Texas A and M University 🇺🇸 College Station, United States

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Urban & Regional Planning: M.S., Ph.D.

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

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  16. Major

    Urban & Regional Studies (Major)

    University of Wisconsin-Marinette 🇺🇸 Marinette, United States

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  17. Major

    Urban & Regional Studies (Major)

    University of Wisconsin-Marshfield / Wood County 🇺🇸 Marshfield, United States

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  18. Major

    Urban & Regional Studies (Major)

    University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan 🇺🇸 Sheboygan, United States

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  19. Major

    Urban & Regional Studies (Major)

    University of Wisconsin, Barron County 🇺🇸 Rice Lake, United States

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  20. Major

    Urban & Regional Studies (Major) (Social Sciences)

    University of Wisconsin Manitowoc 🇺🇸 Manitowoc, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Urban and Regional Planning

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  22. Minor

    Urban and Regional Studies (Minor)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, 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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