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Architecture, Design & Urban Studies​

Find the Right Architecture, Design & Urban Studies Study Abroad Program for You

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Design Your Global Education in Architecture, Design, and Urban Studies

Whether you're interested in studying how future cities simultaneously serve demanding human populations and support natural systems in Germany or how Chileans approach urban planning in Santiago, we have an architecture, design, and urban studies program for you.

Choose from 60+ incredible programs that explore how different societies incorporate local traditions, materials, and techniques into their built environments. From interior design and fashion design to graphic design and architecture, you'll visit design studios, urban planning institutions, and architectural landmarks abroad to deepen your understanding of and appreciation for the complexities of designing and planning in different environments.

When you earn credits in architecture, design, and urban studies abroad, you'll combine theoretical knowledge, hands-on experiences, and cross-cultural perspectives to give you a comprehensive education of today's dynamic and globally interconnected built environments.

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Architecture, Design & Urban Studies​ Study Abroad Programs

101 Programs Found

Buenos Aires
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Study Program

People travel from all over the globe to dip into the cultural treasures here

Features
  • Big City
  • Host Institution
  • Language Immersion
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  • Buenos Aires, Argentina
New for Summer '25
  • Study Program
  • Full-Time Internship

Spend your summer expanding your global network, gaining transferable hard and soft skills, and earning real-world work experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s dynamic capital!

sydney coogee beach
  • Sydney, Australia
New for Fall '25
  • Study Program

Study in the heart of dynamic Sydney at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), a leading institution known for its innovative teaching methods, strong industry connections, and cutting-edge research in STEM fields.

Features
  • Big City
  • Host Institution
Melbourne library
  • Melbourne, Australia
New for Fall '25
  • Study Program

Experience life studying at Monash University, one of Australia’s leading institutions, known for its innovative teaching and global outlook.

Features
  • Big City
  • Dorm/Residence hall
  • Homestay
Melbourne
  • Melbourne, Australia
New for Fall '25
  • Study Program

Known for its excellence in teaching and research, the University of Melbourne offers an outstanding academic experience across a wide range of disciplines.

Features
  • Big City
  • Dorm/Residence hall
  • Homestay
Sydney
  • Sydney, Australia
AACSB and EQUIS ✓
  • Study Program

Choose from hundreds of courses offered in English at University of New South Wales’ suburban Sydney campus.

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  • AACSB-Accredited
  • ASU Courses
  • Big City
  • Host Institution
  • Volunteering
sydney harbor full of boats at sunset
  • Sydney, Australia
New for Spring '25
  • Study Program

Take your studies to the heart of dynamic Sydney at Australia’s oldest university: The University of Sydney!

Features
  • ASU Courses
  • Big City
  • Host Institution
sydney aerial view
  • Sydney, Australia
New for Spring '25
  • Study Program

Our trimester program at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney is designed for students seeking a shorter but equally enriching study abroad experience.

Features
  • Big City
  • Host Institution
Sydney
  • Sydney, Australia
  • Study Program
  • Part-Time Internship

Learn about business ethics, corporate structure, fiscal policies while completing a part-time internship in Sydney, Australia’s international hub and capital of innovation

Features
  • ASU Courses
  • Big City
  • Volunteering
Sy
  • Sydney, Australia
  • Study Program
  • Part-Time Internship

...for 1, 2, or 3 term blocks!

Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Sydney, then study in two other countries in one term

Features
  • ASU Courses
  • Big City
  • Volunteering
Melbourne Australia beach huts
  • Melbourne, Australia
New for Fall '25
  • Study Program
  • Part-Time Internship

Designed for all academic majors, this program allows you to combine CIEE classes with those offered by the prestigious Monash University,

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  • Sydney, Australia
New for Spring '25
  • Study Program

Experience the ultimate freedom to shape your academic journey with this exceptional Semester in Sydney study abroad program!

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  • ASU Courses
  • Big City

FAQs About Architecture, Design & Urban Studies

Yes, you can absolutely study architecture in another country! In fact, we offer 60+ programs around the world that focus on architecture study abroad. Our architecture, design, and urban planning study abroad programs allow students to gain international experience and exposure to diverse architectural styles and cultures. From examining the Gothic, Romanesque, and Baroque architecture of Prague to exploring how the architecture of Buenos Aires is entirely influenced by European styles, we have a design program for every student’s interests.

The costs of our architecture study abroad, design study abroad, and urban planning study abroad programs vary depending on your program’s duration, location, and type (think a six-week Open Campus Block program vs. a full semester abroad). CIEE offers millions each year to help students study abroad. From term-specific scholarships (spring, summer, and fall) to merit-based scholarships and need-based grants, we encourage all students to submit the Scholarships & Grants portion of their CIEE application to see what they may qualify for.  

Students can find more information on CIEE's scholarship offerings on our Study Abroad Scholarships and Grants page

While “the best” countries to study architecture and graphic design abroad are quite subjective, here are a few countries where we offer architecture, design, and urban studies programs that students love year after year:

To learn more about how to study architecture abroad, complete these three simple steps:

  1. Explore our 60+ architecture study abroad programs and pick your favorite
  2. Connect with your campus study abroad office
  3. Start your CIEE application

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