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Across the United States, 893 universities offer 2,669 Arts, Design & Architecture programs, typically lasting 4 years. The list starts with courses at Stanford University, Harvard University and Cornell University.
Princeton University — The PhD in Architecture at Princeton University provides a rigorous environment for advanced inquiry, research, and scholarship in the field of architecture. The program...
Princeton University — The PhD program in Art and Archaeology at Princeton University is designed for students who wish to develop advanced knowledge in the visual arts and material culture fro...
Princeton University — The Digital Humanities degree at Princeton University blends traditional humanities disciplines with advanced digital technologies, enabling students to engage with a rap...
Duke University
Duke University
Duke University
Duke University
Duke University
Duke University
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Brown University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture at Brown University is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of architectural theory, history, and practice. The program...
Brown University — The History of Art and Architecture program at Brown University offers a comprehensive exploration of artistic creation and architectural design from various cultures and...
Brown University — The Bachelor's Degree in Literary Arts at Brown University offers an immersive exploration of writing that encourages students to develop their voice and craft. The cours...
University of Washington — The Bachelor of Arts in Art at the University of Washington-Seattle Campus provides students with a comprehensive education in various artistic disciplines, preparing the...
University of Washington — The Bachelor of Arts in Art at the University of Washington provides students with a comprehensive foundation in various artistic disciplines. This degree program covers...
Rice University — The Bachelor's Degree in Architecture at Rice University equips students with a comprehensive understanding of architectural principles and practices. The program covers...
Rice University — The Bachelor's Degree in Art at Rice University is designed to foster creativity and critical thinking in a vibrant academic setting. This program covers a broad range of...
Rice University — The Bachelor's Degree in Art History at Rice University offers a comprehensive exploration of visual culture from various historical periods and geographical contexts. St...
Rice University — The Bachelor's Degree in Classical Studies at Rice University offers a comprehensive exploration of Ancient Greek and Roman cultures, languages, and histories. Students w...
Rice University — The Bachelor's Degree in Museums and Cultural Heritage at Rice University provides a comprehensive exploration of the role that museums play in society, as well as the pr...
Georgia Institute of Technology — The PhD program in Architecture at Georgia Institute of Technology is designed for students who wish to advance knowledge in the field through research and intensive stud...
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60 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #3 (Stanford University) to #593 (University of Central Florida); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Harvard University is cited most (146,463,495 citations). 34 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
By level: 1,659 bachelor's, 241 master's, 143 diploma and 45 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Arts, Design & Architecture (2,579), Fine Arts (53), Multimedia Design (8) and Fashion Design (7). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 98% are full-time and 51 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (99% of courses with a stated intake). Pratt Institute offers the widest choice, with 83 of these courses.
Stanford University (QS World #3), Harvard University (QS World #5) and Cornell University (QS World #13) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.
Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
51 of these courses are listed as online.
Pratt Institute, with 83, ahead of Savannah College of Art and Design (23).
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