160 Full-time PhD programmes in Architecture

The Faculty of Architecture at RWTH Aachen University is entitled to award the title 'Dr.-Ing'. Doctoral theses are awarded directly by the faculties and faculties of the faculty and can be found on the respective internet pages.

The Construction and Architecture programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise in the planning, design, construction, and lifecycle management of the built environment.

Immerse yourself in the fields of architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and urban design with this Architecture and Design program at RMIT University.

The University of Cincinnati’s Ph.D. Program in Architecture is a post-professional degree program of advanced theoretical studies in architecture with a focus on the acquisition of critical skills related to architectural production, both built and theoretical.

The Civil Engineering and Architecture programme offered by University of Parma develops advanced research expertise in sustainable built environments, infrastructure systems, and architectural design.

Embark on a journey of architectural creativity and innovation at the esteemed University Putra Malaysia (UPM). Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of the Architectural Studies Doctoral Program, where UPM's commitment to academic excellence converges with the intricate art and science of architectural design.

The mission of the Architectural Studies program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is to educate future design practitioners, advance research of the built environment and disseminate knowledge of architectural studies to improve quality of life for people. 

The Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering programme from Politecnico di Milano is guided through its main phases through a path that includes a moment of verification and revision (the Milestones) every six months, the specific content of which ranges from bibliographic research to the preparation of the provisional and final draft of the thesis.

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of design and innovation with UCSI University's Architecture doctoral program.

The Architecture PhD programme is offered by University of Oulu.

Study the Architecture course at the University of Bath in a department that integrates architecture and civil engineering research to take on the complex challenges of creating a more sustainable world.

The PhD in Architecture at The University of Manchester is based within the Manchester Architecture Research Group (MARG) , and looks beyond technical design to the complex processes and practices that run through the development adaptation and the use of built environments. 

The Theory and Environmental Technology of Buildings programme  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. An individual study programme is arranged for each Ph.D. candidate. 

City and Regional Planning from University of California, Berkeley provides training in urban and planning theory, advanced research, and the practice of planning.  

The objective of the Architectural, Building Construction and Urbanism Technology programmme at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia is to train researchers in the techniques specific to the realisation of architecture, building construction and urbanism, and it focuses on research, development and innovation in these areas of activity.

The Architecture course from University of Cambridge offers the opportunity for independent research under the supervision of a departmental staff member. Unless the candidate is part of a research group, the research is undertaken entirely by the candidate on their own, with regular supervision on progress with their supervisor.

The curriculum of the Interior Architecture and Environmental Design program from Bilkent University combines the arts with technical and scientific studies in order to give students a well-rounded education. 

The Arts, Design and Architecture programme offered by Aalto University develops advanced research expertise in artistic and scientific inquiry, creative practice, design innovation, architectural investigation, media production, and the generation of original knowledge through interdisciplinary approaches.

The School of Architecture at Oxford Brookes University is committed to engaging in world-leading research that addresses social, environmental and architectural challenges - locally, nationally and internationally.

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