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As the highest level of education possible, earning a PhD requires three to four years of intensive research on average. Students pair with an academic supervisor who is an expert in their chosen field to help them create their thesis, which will be reviewed in an oral viva voce. What is a PhD in Architecture? As one of the oldest disciplines, a PhD program in this field revolves around the p… Read more

As the highest level of education possible, earning a PhD requires three to four years of intensive research on average. Students pair with an academic supervisor who is an expert in their chosen field to help them create their thesis, which will be reviewed in an oral viva voce.

What is a PhD in Architecture? As one of the oldest disciplines, a PhD program in this field revolves around the planning, design, and construction of buildings. This field incorporates numerous principles from engineering so students can learn how to build structures designed to stand for decades or centuries and withstand weather, high winds, and other natural forces. In addition to aesthetics and art, architecture includes other practical construction disciplines, such as plumbing, electrical engineering, and physics.

Students who choose to work toward a PhD in Architecture benefit by developing a strong set of skills that will be useful once they enter their career. Engineering essentials are passed on to students, as well as planning, organizing, and leadership capabilities.

The expenses students face for earning their PhD vary on many factors, from the school and country of study to the number of years their chosen program requires. A minimum of two or three years is typical.

The most common application of a PhD degree is entering academia. This means that most students who graduate with a PhD in Architecture become college professors or researchers to further develop architectural understanding and knowledge. While this is the most common application, it is also possible to pursue traditional careers with this kind of degree. You could be an architect and work either independently or with a firm.

There are many options for your PhD program. Think about whether you would enjoy studying online, in a local school, or elsewhere in the world. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom

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Doctorate in Architecture

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Atlantic International University
Honolulu, USA

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The Doctor of Architecture (Ph.D.) is a research degree suitable for students seeking a profession in teaching and scholarship in architecture and related areas, or positions in government or as a consultant requiring specialization and experience in research. -
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PhD in Architecture - Doctoral Programme in Architecture

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University of Ljubljana
Ljubljana, Slovenia

The doctoral study program in Architecture lasts 3 years (6 semesters) and is comprised of a total of 180 ECTS–credits.

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Silesian University Of Technology
Gliwice, Poland

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The Silesian University of Technology organizes its Ph.D. studies within the Joint Doctoral School. The School aims to promote and implement research areas defined in the University development strategy. Ph.D. studies prepare students to achieve a high degree of specialization and expertise in a scientific discipline. -
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Ph.D. in Architecture and Urbanism

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Czech Technical University in Prague
Prague 6, Czech Republic

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Our aim is to provide students with professional knowledge and skills for all aspects of the contemporary world with respect to issues in modern architecture. The main target of the studies at the Faculty of Architecture is to support a balance among the humanities, scientific and artistic disciplines. -
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Doctoral School at Gdańsk University of Technology
Gdańsk, Poland

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PhD program is run at the Doctoral School at Gdansk University of Technology (Gdansk Tech) and offers 4-year-long PhD training. It concerns the following disciplines: civil engineering and transport; architecture and urbanism; environmental engineering, mining and power engineering; materials engineering; mechanical engineering; control, electronic and electrical engineering; technical informatics and telecommunications; biomedical engineering. Gdańsk University of Technology (Gdańsk Tech) offers education in the Doctoral School which is free of charge, provides a scholarship, and a creative and interdisciplinary approach to research. Our school was founded in 2019 and started functioning as of the academic year 2019/2020. However, the doctoral studies at our university are more than 30 years old. -
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Ph.D. in Architecture

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Faculty of Architecture and Design, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

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The PhD. study program Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture and Design of the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (FAD STU or just FAD) reflects the current research and artistic orientation and enables you to refine your individual profiles, focused on theoretical and scientific exploration. The study fosters your ability to work creatively and independently on projects of theoretical, research & development (R&D) or artistic nature, and to analyse and solve challenging problems in your respective study fields. It also prepares you on how to establish your own creative R&D or artistic practice. -
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DLA in Architecture / PhD in Architectural Engineering

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University of Pécs
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The primary task of the Doctoral School is to provide educational programs of a high standard in accordance with the requirements of the Bologna system to those leading architects with an MSc or MA degree, as well as to those with an MA or MSc degree in an architecture-related field. -
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Ph.D. in Architecture, Design, Planning

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University of Camerino the international School of Advanced Studies
Camerino, Italy

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Architecture and Architectural design

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Selinus University of Science and Literature
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Research in Architecture and Architectural Design

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Auream Phoenix University for Women
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