Architecture, Design & Urban Studies
Find the Right Architecture, Design & Urban Studies Study Abroad Program for You
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.
Architecture, Design & Urban Studies Study Abroad Programs
90 Programs Found
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Study Program
People travel from all over the globe to dip into the cultural treasures here
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Language Immersion
- 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!
- Study Program
Choose from hundreds of courses offered in English at University of New South Wales’ suburban Sydney campus.
- AACSB-Accredited
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- Volunteering
- Study Program
Take your studies to the heart of dynamic Sydney at Australia’s oldest university: The University of Sydney!
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Life by the Sea
- 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
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Volunteering
- Sydney, Australia
- Study Program
- Multi-Location Offering
- Part-Time Internship
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Sydney, then study in two other countries in one term
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Volunteering
- Study Program
Experience the ultimate freedom to shape your academic journey with this exceptional Semester in Sydney study abroad program!
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Study Program
- Full-Time Internship
Spend your summer enriching your global outlook and gaining real-world professional skills through an internship in Melbourne, the cultural heart of Australia.
- Big City
- Life by the Sea
- Study Program
Slip into life at a slower pace in Chile
- AACSB-Accredited
- Big City
- Host Institution
- Mountains to Hike
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
On this semester-long program, immerse yourself in the city’s eclectic cultural experiences and improve your Chinese language skills while studying international business in Shanghai.
- Study Program
Grab your hiking boots and get ready to spend your summer in the progressive mountain community of San Luis de Monteverde, where the region's breathtaking natural scenery will surround and astound you!
- Mountains to Hike
- Small City
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Explore on foot and on a student budget, the city abounds with festivals, live music, galleries, food markets, cafés and much more.
- Ancient City
- Host Institution
- Small 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 more than $13 million 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.
To learn more about how to study architecture abroad, complete these three simple steps:
- Explore our 60+ architecture study abroad programs and pick your favorite
- Connect with your campus study abroad office
- Start your CIEE application
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