​RIBA Part 3 - UAE

The RIBA offers a provision of the Part 3 course in the UAE.

This means that those students who have successfully completed their Part 1 and Part 2 in the UK/EEA, together with the required practical training experience but who are currently working overseas would be eligible.

This expansion to the current RIBA Part 3 provides a local route to complete your UK education and, upon successful completion of the course and examination, should give you the opportunity to register with both the ARB and RIBA (unless you hold RIBA overseas validated qualifications).

The demand for this opportunity has increased significantly with many UK post Part 2 students seeking work abroad and, importantly, the withdrawal of Tier 1 post study work visas which will affect the overseas students who have studied in the UK.

Individuals with at least five years' architectural qualifications from overseas may also be eligible to undertake this course and should check the eligibility section in the prospectus.

About the course and examination

The course commences from January each year with seminars delivered over two intensive weekends, giving individuals an in-depth professional education in practice and management, professionalism, procurement and contracts as well as the regulatory environment for architecture following the RIBA/ARB Professional Criteria, the majority of which is applicable to international architectural practice.

The course has been validated by the RIBA and prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB).

Start date: January 2022
Location: TBC, UAE
Fees: AED19,712.70

Further information, including eligibility requirements, can be found in the RIBA Part 3 UAE prospectus.

How to apply?

To apply, please complete the RIBA Part 3 UAE 2022 application form and return to Part3@riba.org

We are accepting applications until 30 November 2021.

To avoid disappointment, please send your application in early.

For further information or eligibility queries please contact part3@riba.org.