Architecture Schools in California

NewSchool of Architecture and Design - San Diego

At NSAD, we challenge our students with rigorous advancement standards, and our hands-on instructional program nurtures artistic passion while demanding professional excellence. We believe that a wide range of individuals can find reward and fulfillment in the study of architecture and design. Our faculty includes experienced architects, designers, and practicing professionals who develop creativ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Landscape Architecture (Master)
- Master in Architecture II (Master)
- Master in Architecture I (Master)
- Master in Architecture (Master)
- Bachelor in Architecture (Bachelor)

Academy of Art University - San Francisco

Academy of Art University, founded in 1929 by artists for artists, is the nation’s largest accredited, private art and design university with over 17,000 students. Having state-of-the-art campuses online and in San Francisco, the Academy guides students to creative professional futures. Alumni currently work at top companies such as Pixar, NBC, Apple, Nike and more. Academy of Art University offer...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Interior Architecture & Design (Master)
- Master in Architecture (Master)
- Certificate in Interior Architecture & Design (Certificate)
- Bachelor in Interior Architecture & Design (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Architecture (Bachelor)
- Associate in Interior Architecture & Design (Associate)

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, College of Architecture and Environmental Design

Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university located in San Luis Obispo California. The emphasis of the University is a "learn by doing" educational experience for its more than 18,000+ students. Many students seek admission to Cal Poly not only because of its excellent academic reputation, but also because the 6,000-acre main campus is nestled in the foothills of Sa...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Architecture (Master)

Southern California Institute of Architecture

SCI-Arc makes alliances with international communities, builds value into cities, and advances critical architecture, to engage a fluid world. SCI-Arc’s pedagogy is cross disciplinary, and focused on hybrid and flexible programming. New technological tools, used in experimental ways, prepare students to meet unprecedented global change....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Architecture (Master)

California State Polytechnic University Pomona, College of the Extended University

As one of only six polytechnic universities nationwide, Cal Poly Pomona's hallmark is its learn-by-doing philosophy, directly stemming from its polytechnic mission. By blending theory and practice in all its disciplines, the university recognizes that the students solving classroom problems today will be the employees solving the real-world problems tomorrow. Students are afforded opportunities to...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Landscape Architecture (Master)
- Master in Architecture (Master)

Academy of Art University, Graduate School

The Academy of Art University prepares aspiring artists and designers for careers in the fields of art and design by delivering excellent undergraduate and professional degree and certificate programs....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Interior Architecture and Design (Master)

University of Southern California, School of Architecture

Located in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, the University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Landscape Architecture (Master)
- Master in Architecture (Master)
- Certificate in Landscape Architecture (Certificate)
- Certificate in Architecture (Certificate)

University of California, School of the Arts and Architecture - Los Angeles

UCLA - the University of California, Los Angeles - is a public research university and a member of the Association of American Universities...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Architecture (Master)
- Doctor in Architecture (Doctor)

University of California - Berkeley

The University of California was chartered in 1868 and its flagship campus — envisioned as a "City of Learning" — was established at Berkeley, on San Francisco Bay. Today the world's premier public university and a wellspring of innovation, UC Berkeley occupies a 1,232 acre campus with a sylvan 178-acre central core. From this home its academic community makes key contributions to the economic and...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering (Master)
- Master in Architecture (Master)
- Doctor in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering (Doctor)
- Doctor in Architecture (Doctor)

Woodbury University

Woodbury University is committed to providing the highest level of professional and liberal arts education. The integrated nature of our educational environment cultivates successful students with a strong and enduring sense of personal and social responsibility. We prepare innovative learners who are adept at communicating and willing to cross the boundaries of knowledge in a rapidly changing ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Architecture (Master)

University of California, College of Environmental Design - Berkeley

The University of California was chartered in 1868 and its flagship campus — envisioned as a "City of Learning" — was established at Berkeley, on San Francisco Bay. Today the world's premier public university and a wellspring of innovation, UC Berkeley occupies a 1,232 acre campus with a sylvan 178-acre central core. From this home its academic community makes key contributions to the economic and...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Landscape Architecture (Certificate)

Stanford University, Stanford Center for Professional Development

Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. Leland and Jane Stanford founded the University to "promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization." Stanford opened its doors in 1891, and more than a century later, it remains ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Online Certificate in Computer Architecture (Online Certificate)

City College of San Francisco

City College of San Francisco, a public two-year college accredited by the Western Association of Schools and College, is set in historic, beautiful San Francisco. More than 1200 students representing over 50 countries attend the college as full time students and more than 125 students per semester attend the intensive English program. The campus community reflects a wide range of racial, ethnic a...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Architecture (Associate)

Riverside Community College

Riverside Community College is located in Southern California, an hour's drive east of Los Angeles. RCC opened two additional campuses in 1991 in nearby Norco and Moreno Valley. Riverside is a traditional Southern California community. Museums, a symphony orchestra, and theater companies add to the cultural life of the region. More than twenty-five colleges and universities are located within 30 m...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Architecture (Associate)

El Camino College

El Camino Language Academy (ECLA) is located on the campus of El Camino College - one of the most prestigious two-year community colleges in the United States. The Language Academy is an academic based program that will provide you with the skills to continue your American education. We welcome you to southern California and an area that is culturally diverse, close to beautiful beaches, and near ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Architecture (Certificate)
- Associate in Architecture (Associate)

Fullerton College

At Fullerton College's International Student Center (ISC), you will always find a smile and friendly face. Welcoming over 300 students from more than 60 countries, the ISC provides personal attention in order to help students feel a part of the campus and community, experience personal growth, and achieve academic success....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Architecture (Associate)

MiraCosta College

Come study at one of the most beautiful campuses in California! MiraCosta is a public, fully-accredited community college located minutes from the beach. Students can earn Associate degrees and professional certificates in more than 50 academic subject areas. For students interested in a Bachelor's degree, MiraCosta is an ideal choice for students to begin their studies. With smaller classes and m...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Landscape Architecture (Certificate)
- Associate in Landscape Architecture (Associate)

Cerritos College

The International Student Center welcomes you to attend Cerritos College. Cerritos College is a public two-year California educational institution accredited by the Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and welcomes students from around the world....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Architecture (Associate)

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa Junior College is a two-year community college, founded in 1918. Located approximately one hour north of San Francisco in Northern California's beautiful wine country, SRJC is regarded as one of the nation's premier two-year colleges, offering university level courses. We are known for our academic excellence, superb faculty, comprehensive student services, and excellent facilities. Whi...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Residential Architecture (Certificate)
- Certificate in Architecture and Construction Technology - Construction Management (Certificate)
- Certificate in Architecture and Construction Technology - Architecture (Certificate)
- Associate in Architecture and Construction Technology - Construction Management (Associate)
- Associate in Architecture and Construction Technology - Architecture (Associate)

Los Angeles Pierce College

Pierce College is one of nine campuses of the Los Angeles Community College District. As a community college, Pierce is part of the post-secondary level of education in the United States. The college is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Pierce is a comprehensive college with more than 100 disciplines being taught to app...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Architecture Technology (Certificate)
- Associate in Architecture Technology (Associate)

Chabot College and Las Positas

Chabot College is located in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. Chabot College is a public, fully accredited community college that prepares students to succeed in their education while engaging in the cultural life of the community. Students can earn Associate degrees and certificates in more than 80 academic subject areas. For students seeking to complete a Bachelor's d...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Architecture (Associate)

Los Angeles Valley College

Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC) is located in beautiful, sunny southern California in one of the most diverse cities in the world. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Los Angeles Valley College has been providing quality education for more than fifty years. We offer a variety of programs and majors to suit almost any educational goal. Our classes are small so you'll ge...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Architecture (Certificate)

UCLA Extension International Programs

UCLA Extension, the continuing education division of UCLA, offers a prestigious education in an exciting metropolitan city. Located in the entertainment capital of the world and offering top-quality programs in English language and professional development, UCLA Extension is the school of choice for over 3,000 international students from more than 60 different countries. One of the most diverse c...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Landscape Architecture (Certificate)