163 PhD programmes in Architecture

Doctoral studies in Architecture at Georgia Institute of Technology train students for careers conducting research in academic settings, in scientific laboratories, and now increasingly in private firms as well.

The Ph.D. in Architecture programme from Ozyegin University aims to cultivate experts and researchers capable of integrating design, technology, and innovation within the field. 

Research in architecture seeks to redefine both the role of the architect and established practices, within a constantly changing social, cultural and environmental landscapes. The Architecture programme is offered at University of York.

This Introductory Course in Architectural Research - A Focus on Research through Design (Part 2) from Aarhus School of Architecture provides a broad introduction to architectural research for PhDs in the early stages of their project.

The Art, Design and Architecture program at Monash University consists of an extensive, independent research project on an agreed topic, supported by a minimum of two expert academic supervisors.   

This Theory and Structures of Buildings from Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava will prepare graduates for pursuing a career in the chosen scientific area. Candidates are supported by their supervisors.

The PhD in Planning, Design and Construction degree at University of Oklahoma is available to students wishing to pursue a specialized research or creative agenda.  

The doctoral degree in Metropolitan Planning, Policy and Design program at the University of Utah helps meet society’s need for researchers, scholars, teachers, and leaders to make our metropolitan areas sustainable and resilient.

Architecture from McGill University  is a research degree with a thesis. The foundations for the doctoral thesis are developed through four (or more) courses taken in the first two years of study. 

The structured Architecture - Research Opportunities programme at University of Lincoln enables students to develop the competencies required for their study and future career. Assessment is via the submission of a final thesis and, depending on the award, an accompanying written or oral testimony.

The Architecture and Built Environment from University of Brighton has brought innovation and impact through research .

The School of Architecture at the University of Liverpool (LSA) is an internationally recognised centre for architectural and built environment research.

The Built Environment expertise course at University of Plymouth welcomes applications for doctoral research that deals with various aspects of the built environment, especially those that focus on broad areas of building performance, construction management and architectural engineering.

Carleton University’s PhD in Architecture is an innovative, comprehensive doctoral program that fuses research with critical practice in architecture.

The Architecture program from Lovely Professional University emphasizes on off-the-shelf research to create new knowledge and explore future challenges.

The Architecture programme from TED University aims to question the epistemological foundations and quality of the knowledge produced in the field of architecture and contribute to the definition and mapping of architectural knowledge.

The Architecture programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise in spatial design, built environments, and their relationship to society, culture, and human experience.

The doctoral program in Architecture from Yale University currently offers two tracks of study: History and Theory of Architecture, and Architecture - Ecosystems in Architectural Sciences. 

The Civil and Architectural Engineering programme offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology develops advanced research expertise in structural systems, sustainable buildings, and infrastructure engineering.

The School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics at University of Cape Town is committed to fostering post-graduate research and to expanding its cohort of doctoral students.