In the UK
to become a Chartered member, you need one of the following:
- RIBA Parts 1, 2 and 3 (or equivalent**)
OR
- A qualification in architecture which is covered by the EU Professional Qualifications Directive (2005/36/EC)
AND
access to the profession of architect in the EU country in which the qualification was gained
AND
a minimum of two years of professional practical experience
- OR
Registered with the ARB via an annual ARB Mutual Recognition Agreement
AND
A minimum of two years professional practical experience, where the applicant has not passed Part 3
Join online or fill out a if you meet these criteria to apply from within the UK
Outside the UK
to become a Chartered member, you need one of the following:
- RIBA Parts 1, 2 and 3 (or equivalent**)
OR
- A qualification in architecture which is covered by the EU Professional Qualifications Directive (2005/36/EC)
AND
access to the profession of architect in the EU country in which the qualification was gained
AND
a minimum of two years of professional practical experience
- OR
Registered with the ARB via an annual ARB Mutual Recognition Agreement
AND
A minimum of two years professional practical experience, where the applicant has not passed Part 3
- OR
RIBA Parts 1 and 2 with at least two years professional post-qualification experience
- OR
Proof of full architect membership of one of 12 international institutes:
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- Branchevereniging Nederlandse Architectenbureaus (BNA)
- Bund Deutscher Architekten (BDA)
- Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA)
- Japan Institute of Architects (JIA)
- New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA)
- Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM)
- Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC)
- Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA)
- Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI)
- South African Institute of Architects (SAIA)
- Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA)
Join online or fill out a if you meet these criteria to apply from outside the UK
Read our frequently asked questions on how Brexit may affect RIBA eligibility criteria.
*fees are calculated based on your qualifying criteria, location, and date of application. Read our list of subscription fees FAQs for more information.
**includes ARB exemptions and some CAA courses gained before 2012. Please contact us for more details.
