Access support and resources across a wide range of issues:

• unlock news, stories and opinion from the wider world of architecture and the built environment, written by experts and addressing current issues in the field
• advice and guidance on career resilience, portfolios, presenting projects, interviews and how to open up opportunities
• join 1,000+ students learning from and being inspired by 570+ RIBA chartered members across 345+ RIBA Chartered Practices on our student mentoring programme
• monthly original newsletter packed full of content and practical advice
• exclusive digital and telephone access to our solution-focused Information Service Member Contact Centre and Servicing team, connecting you to the right guidance and resources
• talk to your local, regional or overseas chapter for help and advice
• access peer networking opportunities at hundreds of digital and face-to-face events and get ready for the world of professional practice

Access in-depth and up-to-date insight and analysis on professional issues, and online learning portal packed with resources: 

• Our online RIBA Academy supports your studies and helps you to impact the future of the profession and our planet, with a wide range of topics including:
• safety
• ethics and law
• marketing
• finance
• legislation
• GDPR
• building regulations

Also:

• hundreds of hours of free learning content, plus a 20% discount on pay-as-you-go expert learning 
• access the nationwide RIBA core CPD programme for just £18 per seminar
• up to 20% discount on the cost of other inspiring professional events - discover new ways to acquire opportunities, overcome challenges and more
• exclusive RIBA Student Member-only events
• benefit from the world’s largest architectural library. Join over 6,500 visitors to the Library at 66 Portland Place and the Study Room at the V&A, celebrating the past, inspiring the future and showcasing architecture’s positive impact on society

We reward talent, promote innovation and encourage excellence in architecture through opportunities including:

• access to internationally respected competitions - get your work promoted online, in exhibitions and in RIBA publications
• our Part 1 and Part 2 scholarships, bursaries and Student Support Fund provide financial support for students who need it most, with over £200,000 allocated every year
• RIBA Student Awards and Presidents Medals - gain professional recognition through these celebrations of innovation and excellence
• stand as a candidate in RIBA National Council elections 

As a RIBA Student Member, you’ll add your voice to a global membership of 50,000+ individuals, supporting our progressive campaigns on big issues like diversity and inclusion in architecture, and the climate emergency.

• support the conservation and safeguarding of one of the world’s biggest architectural collections, engaging the public with compelling exhibitions all year round
• support our work to deliver architectural workshops to thousands of children in schools across the country introducing them to architecture
• demonstrate your commitment to the highest standards in education, encouraging others to follow your journey towards a career in architecture
• support the work of the RIBA National Council

Join us today and become part of something BIGGER, as we work as one to create a better future through architecture. 

*Students on RIBA validated courses only.