Study Architecture & Built Environment in the United States
25 Architecture & Built Environment courses at 22 institutions in the United States, with estimated tuition, entry benchmarks and work rights side by side. Every figure below comes from the same dataset our matching engine scores against.
Architecture & Built Environment in the United States at a glance
Institutions
22
Courses listed
25
Tuition from
≈ $29,500
Total per year
≈ $67,500
Universities offering Architecture & Built Environment in the United States
Ranked by estimated world position. Tuition is the international rate per year; the entry grade is the percentage typically competitive for admission.
| Institution | Rank | Tuition / yr | Min % | IELTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | #1 | ≈ $64,500 | 90% | 7 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | #3 | ≈ $65,000 | 91% | 7 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | #4 | ≈ $0 | 91% | 7 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | #17 | ≈ $0 | 91% | 7 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | #36 | ≈ $56,000 | 88% | 7 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | #44 | ≈ $0 | 90% | 7 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | #58 | ≈ $0 | 82% | 7 |
| University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | #63 | ≈ $51,500 | 84% | 6.5 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | #102 | ≈ $0 | 76% | 6.5 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | #109 | ≈ $0 | 75% | 6.5 |
| Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA | #132 | ≈ $46,500 | 75% | 6.5 |
| University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | #174 | ≈ $36,000 | 74% | 6.5 |
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | #219 | ≈ $44,000 | 70% | 6 |
| University of Rochester Rochester, NY | #235 | ≈ $62,000 | 68% | 6 |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | #237 | ≈ $72,000 | 70% | 6.5 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | #350 | ≈ $30,000 | 71% | 6.5 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | #360 | ≈ $58,000 | 71% | 6 |
| North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC | #430 | ≈ $32,000 | 68% | 6.5 |
| Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA | #440 | ≈ $40,500 | 68% | 6.5 |
| University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | #445 | ≈ $40,000 | 70% | 6.5 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | #490 | ≈ $29,500 | 68% | 6.5 |
| Pace University New York, NY | #650 | ≈ $0 | 58% | 6.5 |
What does a Architecture & Built Environment degree in the United States cost?
Budget for tuition plus living costs, not tuition alone. Across the 25 Architecture & Built Environment courses we list in the United States, tuition runs from $29,500 to $72,000 a year, and a student needs roughly $18,500 a year to live on. That puts a realistic total at about $67,500 a year before travel, visa fees and insurance.
- Tuition range
- $29,500 – $72,000
- Living cost
- ≈ $18,500/yr
Entry requirements for Architecture & Built Environment in the United States
Across these courses the typical competitive grade is around 78%, and the usual English requirement is IELTS 6.6. Individual universities set their own thresholds — the table above shows each one.
- Typical entry grade
- 78%
- English requirement
- IELTS 6.6
Study levels available
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study Architecture & Built Environment in the United States?
Tuition for the Architecture & Built Environment courses we list in the United States runs from $29,500 to $72,000 a year for international students, and living costs add roughly $18,500 a year. Budget around $67,500 a year in total, plus one-off costs for visas, flights and insurance.
What are the entry requirements for Architecture & Built Environment in the United States?
Most Architecture & Built Environment courses in the United States look for around 78% in your previous qualification and IELTS 6.6 or equivalent. Competitive universities ask for more; the table on this page lists the benchmark for each institution.
Are there scholarships for Architecture & Built Environment in the United States?
17 of the 25 Architecture & Built Environment courses we list in the United States record scholarship or funding options for international students. Amounts vary widely, so check each institution's own funding page for the current round.
Can I work after studying Architecture & Built Environment in the United States?
Graduates in the United States can typically stay and work for 3 year(s) after finishing, and students may work up to 20 hours a week during term. Permanent-residency prospects are rated moderate for this destination.
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