Top Doctorate in Architecture Colleges & Universities in UK in 2026 - Fees, Rankings & Eligibility
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#12/261 QS Ranking 2025(Architecture)

University of Cambridge, Cambridge

7.7(Based on 7 User Reviews)England, UK21%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Architecture
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7
Programs
Tuition:  
(£31,320/Yr)$42.3K/Yr
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#1/261 QS Ranking 2025(Architecture)

University College London, London

8.3(Based on 13 User Reviews)England, UK25%Acceptance Rate
M.Phil/Ph.D Architecture and Digital theory
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0PTE59
Programs
Tuition:  
(£28,100/Yr)$37.9K/Yr
Living
(£20,058/Yr)$27.1K/Yr
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University of Bath, Bath

9.0(Based on 17 User Reviews)England, UK20%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Architecture and Civil Engineering
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE62
Programs
Tuition:  
(£27,900/Yr)$37.7K/Yr
Living
(£11,781/Yr)$15.9K/Yr
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#51/261 QS Ranking 2025(Architecture)

Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne

7.3(Based on 19 User Reviews)England, UK87%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Architecture, Planning and Landscape
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125IELTS6.5PTE70
Programs
Tuition:  
(£24,400/Yr)$32.9K/Yr
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#51/261 QS Ranking 2025(Architecture)

Cardiff University, Cardiff

9.7(Based on 22 User Reviews)Wales, UK20%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Architecture
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE69
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Tuition:  
(£26,700/Yr)$36K/Yr
Living
(£8,670/Yr)$11.7K/Yr
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#51/261 QS Ranking 2025(Architecture)

Loughborough University, Loughborough

8.0(Based on 11 User Reviews)England, UK68%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE62
Programs
Tuition:  
(£26,000/Yr)$35.1K/Yr
Living
(£10,080/Yr)$13.6K/Yr
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#201/261 QS Ranking 2025(Architecture)

University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

9.3(Based on 12 User Reviews)Scotland, UK55%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Architecture - Research
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE59
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Tuition:  
(£22,825/Yr)$30.8K/Yr
Living
(£8,900/Yr)$12K/Yr
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#351/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Architecture)

University of Kent, Canterbury

7.7(Based on 5 User Reviews)England, UK39%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Architecture
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE68
Programs
Tuition:  
(£19,300/Yr)$26.1K/Yr
Living
(£18,624/Yr)$25.1K/Yr
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#28/150 The Guardian Ranking 2021(Architecture)

University for the Creative Arts, Farnham

5.7(Based on 1 User Reviews)England, UK40%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Architecture
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7
Programs
Tuition:  
(£17,500/Yr)$23.6K/Yr
Living
(£10,410/Yr)$14.1K/Yr
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