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PhD in Architecture

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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    Urban Planning (PhD)

    IUAV University of Venice 🇮🇹 Venezia, Italy

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    Architecture (FT) PhD

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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    Architecture (PhD)

    Jiangnan University 🇨🇳 Jiangsu Province, Wuxi, China

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    History of Art and Architecture, Humanities, AB, PhD

    Brown University 🇺🇸 Providence, United States

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    Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (PhD)

    Poznań University of Life Sciences 🇵🇱 Poznan, Poland

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    Ph.D Urban Regional Planning (Part-time)

    Ahmadu Bello University 🇳🇬 Zaria, Nigeria

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    Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture and Design) (Architecture and building)

    RMIT University 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia

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    Historia y Teoría de la Arquitectura y la Ciudad en America Latina y Colombia (PhD)

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia 🇨🇴 Unidad Camilo Torres, Colombia

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    Architectural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, (PhD)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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    Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture and Design) (Art and design)

    RMIT University 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia

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    Graduate Specialization in Global Urban Studies (Doctoral)

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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    Regional Planning and Development (PhD)

    University Of Jammu 🇮🇳 Jammu, India

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    Retraining And Recovery Urban Heritage (PhD)

    University of Roma 'La Sapienza' 🇮🇹 Roma, Italy

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    Quality of Design European Doctorate in Architecture and Urban Planning

    IUAV University of Venice 🇮🇹 Venezia, Italy

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    Architecture MPhil/PhD

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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    Urban Design, Vision Science, M.S.; Ph.D. (UC Berkeley)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Urban Planning (PhD)

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

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    Urban Development and Management (Doctorate)

    Tongji University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, P.R. China, China

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    Urban Planning & Public Policy, PhD

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

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    Regional Planning and Public Policy (PhD)

    IUAV University of Venice 🇮🇹 Venezia, Italy

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PhD in Architecture – facts and figures

There are 406 PhD programmes in Architecture at 202 universities and colleges in 58 countries. Most programmes are offered in United States (90), South Korea (42) and Italy (39). Institutions with the widest choice: University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Politecnico di Torino and Tianjin University.

PhD in Architecture by country

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study PhD programmes in Architecture?

The directory lists 406 PhD programmes in Architecture at 202 institutions worldwide. The largest choice is in United States, South Korea and Italy.

How long does a PhD in Architecture take?

A PhD programme usually takes 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Part-time and online formats take longer; check the exact duration with each institution.

Which universities offer the most PhD programmes in Architecture worldwide?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Politecnico di Torino, Tianjin University, Third University of Rome and University of Roma 'La Sapienza'.

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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