Verified programme directory
35 PhD programmes in Architecture & Design at 27 universities in USA, found on official university websites and verified there. All 35 are taught in English, per the language each university publishes. Each programme below links to the university's own page for it: no agency rewrites, no commissions, no sponsored placement.
A list is not a shortlist. Run a free eligibility check with your marks, budget and test scores to see which Architecture & Design programmes in USA you realistically qualify for, and how the other 12 countries compare.
USA has 35 verified PhD programmes in Architecture & Design across 27 universities in our catalogue, each one found on and linked to the university's official website.
Yes. All 35 are taught in English, per the language each university publishes. Programmes with no published language are not counted, so the true number can be higher.
Ranked by standing, the list starts with University of California Berkeley, Harvard University, New York University, with 24 more universities offering this combination.
Tuition (typical range): US$20,000 to 60,000/year (2026). Proof of funds: Bank/sponsor evidence covering 1 year of the I-20 cost of attendance. The full admission, cost and visa picture is in our Study in USA guide. Read the guide
Programme names, taught language and study mode are read from each university's official pages and re-checked as the catalogue refreshes. Entry requirements, fees and intakes change; confirm them on the linked official page before applying. Bramica is independent and takes no commission from any university, recruiter or agency.