Top International Architecture Schools

University of Cambridge

• One of the top architectural programs in Great Britain is offered through the Department of Architecture at the University of Cambridge. The "Guardian University Guide" for 2011 ranked the program as the top U.K. architectural school. The school was also highly ranked by Dr. Garry Key, who ranked the program near the top of his semi-annual rankings for top architectural research programs in 2009. Cambridge offers a bachelor's degree in the field along with a master of philosophy (M.Phil.) and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.). Master's programs include specializations in built environment, architectural research and interdisciplinary design.

  The Department of Architecture
  Faculty of Architecture and History of Art
  University of Cambridge
  1-5 Scroope Terrace
  Cambridge CB2 1PX
  UK
  011-44-1223-332950
  www.hoart.cam.ac.uk

University of Queensland

• The top Australian school of architecture is located at the University of Queensland, according to archsoc.com. As the top producing architectural research school, the university offers students various opportunities for advanced study. Beyond the bachelor's degree, students can pursue the master of architecture (M.Arch.), the M.Phil. and the Ph.D. Research at the university is centered on the areas of sustainable design, aboriginal environments and theory and criticism.

  The University of Queensland
  School of Architecture
  Brisbane QLD 4072
  Australia
  011-61-7-3365-1111
  architecture.uq.edu.au

Columbia University

• Although not located internationally, Columbia University in New York should be considered in any discussion of international architecture schools because of the international scope and emphasis of its programs. Ranked No. 3 in the U.S. by "Architect Magazine" in 2008 and No. 1 by archsoc.com, Columbia offers students an opportunity to study in both New York and Paris, the two primary hubs of the artistic world. In addition to its other prominent graduate programs, Columbia's New York/Paris study program offers students opportunities to specialize in either architecture or urban studies.

  Columbia University
  1172 Amsterdam Avenue
  New York, NY 10027
  212-854-3414
  arch.columbia.edu

University of Capetown

• The University of Cape Town was ranked by archsoc.com as the top school for architecture in South Africa. The school offers bachelor of arts degrees in the field, along with the M.Phil and master of science. Areas of specialization include housing development and management, project management and property studies.

  School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics
  University of Cape Town
  Rondebosch
  Cape Town 7701
  South Africa
  011-27-21-650-3577

McGill University

• The top Canadian school for architecture is McGill University. The school was ranked as the top research institution for the discipline by archsoc.com. McGill offers a bachelor of science, an M.Arch. and a Ph.D. Areas of specialization offered at McGill include urban housing and design, architectural theory and history and cultural mediations and technology.

  School of Architecture
  McGill University
  Macdonald-Harrington Building
  815 Sherbrooke Street West
  Montreal, QU
  H3A 2K6 Canada
  514-398-6700
  www.mcgill.ca