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18 PhD Programs in Architecture

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

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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Doctorate in Architecture

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Atlantic International University

Honolulu, USA

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 ... +

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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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English

Online

PhD in Architecture

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QUB Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS)

Belfast, United Kingdom

Architecture at Queen’s addresses the issues of architecture and urbanism in an increasingly globalised world, where factors such as sustainability and climate change, identit ... +

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Architecture at Queen’s addresses the issues of architecture and urbanism in an increasingly globalised world, where factors such as sustainability and climate change, identity and heritage, and notions of craft and form create a complex context that architecture has to mediate. -

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3 years

English

Campus

PhD in Architecture - Doctoral Programme in Architecture

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University of Ljubljana

Ljubljana, Slovenia

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

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

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3 years

English, Slovenian

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Silesian University Of Technology

Gliwice, Poland

The Silesian University of Technology organizes its PhD studies within the Joint Doctoral School. The School aims to promote and implement research areas defined in the Univer ... +

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

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4 years

English

Oct 2021

Campus

Ph.D. in Architecture

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

Bratislava, Slovakia

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 r ... +

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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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3 - 4 years

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Sep 2021

31 May 2021

Campus

Ph.D. in Architecture and Urbanism

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Czech Technical University in Prague

Prague 6, Czech Republic

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 ... +

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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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Full-time

4 years

English

Sep 2021

Campus

Ph.D. in Architecture, Design, Planning

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University of Camerino the international School of Advanced Studies

Camerino, Italy

Area: Architecture, Design, Planning

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3 years

English, Italian

Campus

PhD in Civil-Environmental Engineering and Architecture

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University of Trieste

Trieste, Italy

The Ph.D. course prepares culture-oriented and high scientific profile researchers to engineering applications, and enable them to develop knowledge, new methods of investigat ... +

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The Ph.D. course prepares culture-oriented and high scientific profile researchers to engineering applications, and enable them to develop knowledge, new methods of investigation, design and research activity in public or private bodies, along with managerial competencies. -

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3 years

English

Campus

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

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Selinus University of Science and Literature

London, United Kingdom +1 More

In this research programme, the final thesis should offer an essential knowledge of the field of architectural design, taking into account the latest developments in design an ... +

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In this research programme, the final thesis should offer an essential knowledge of the field of architectural design, taking into account the latest developments in design and new trends, including the use of new materials and new housing needs starting from the optimization of living spaces. -

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English, Italian

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PhD İn Architecture

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Yasar University

Izmir, Turkey

The program aims to cultivate scholars who formulate and conduct original scientific research in the field of Architecture and sub-research areas such as History of Architectu ... +

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The program aims to cultivate scholars who formulate and conduct original scientific research in the field of Architecture and sub-research areas such as History of Architecture, Theory and Criticism, Cultural Studies, Environmental Control and Building Technology, Building Information, Urban Design. The target of the program is to provide students with basic theoretical approaches and accumulation of knowledge in the field of architecture and the listed sub-research areas at international, national and local scales. -

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Full-time

4 years

English

Sep 2021

Campus

Official doctoral program in architecture and urbanism

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Universidade da Coruña

A Coruña, Spain

The official program of Doctorate in "Architecture and Urbanism" is organized by the University of A Coruña. Being a unique degree in the University System of Galicia is inten ... +

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The official program of Doctorate in "Architecture and Urbanism" is organized by the University of A Coruña. Being a unique degree in the University System of Galicia is intended to collect research activities in these disciplines in the Autonomous Community of Galicia, but without giving up its expansion at national and international level. -

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Full-time

Part-time

3 - 6 semesters

Spanish

Oct 2021

01 Aug 2021

Campus

PhD in architecture

Universidade de Évora

Evora, Portugal

The PhD in Architecture opens a space for training and high-level advanced research aimed not only to those who are in the gym, but also those who exercise professional practi ... +

The PhD in Architecture opens a space for training and high-level advanced research aimed not only to those who are in the gym, but also those who exercise professional practice, for whom this course presents the possibility to deepen their knowledge and develop skills in the field of Architecture . -

PhD

Full-time

3 years

Portuguese (Portugal)

Campus

Interinstitutional doctoral program in architecture

Universidad Autonoma de Aguascalientes

Aguascalientes, Mexico

The PIDA is a postgraduate of high academic level, recognized by the National Postgraduate Program of Quality (PNPC) of the National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT ... +

The PIDA is a postgraduate of high academic level, recognized by the National Postgraduate Program of Quality (PNPC) of the National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT) as Consolidated Program. It emerged in an alliance of Universities of the Center-West Region, which, uniting their resources and competences, today offer a program that reaches the highest quality standards, which is decisively contributed by its Basic Academic Core, made up of twenty- academic training, high level of qualification and great experience in the field of research in Architecture. -

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Full-time

3 years

Spanish

Campus