To become an RIBA Chartered Member, you must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

• Awarded RIBA recognised qualifications or equivalent to RIBA parts 1, 2 and 3 from a school of architecture with an RIBA recognised course – or
• Awarded RIBA recognised parts 1 and 2 or recognised as equivalent to RIBA parts 1 and 2 from an RIBA recognised school of architecture and two years subsequent professional experience (this route is only applicable to those based outside the UK) – or
• Awarded an architectural qualification after completing a minimum of five years academic study which is listed in the European Union Directive EC/2005/36, and five years subsequent professional experience either in the UK or abroad - or
• Awarded an architectural qualification consisting of a minimum of five years of academic study which is listed in the European Union Directive EC/2005/36, and has passed an RIBA recognised Part 3 examination in architecture – or
• Awarded RIBA Parts 1 and 2 after individual assessment.

Applicants must have completed a minimum of five years academic study leading to professional qualification as an architect, and must be a registered/licenced architect in their country of residence. A minimum of five years post qualification professional experience is required (this route is only applicable to those based outside the UK) – or

• Awarded qualifications which are recognised by one of 12 architectural institutes prescribed by the RIBA Council and a full architect member of that state’s professional institute.

See a full list of these institutes| (this route is only applicable to those based outside the UK).