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RIBA Associate Membership

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Supporting your ambitions

You’ve worked hard for your RIBA Part 1 and 2 (or EU equivalent). You’ve got big ambitions, but there’s more you need to know.

RIBA is here to keep you on track and prepare for what’s ahead, by supporting your professional development, helping you to make informed decisions, take opportunities and overcome challenges. We’re also here to provide crucial advice on legal, technical and professional matters. Membership will give you opportunities to network with peers and meet prospective employers. You will be part of a global network with a platform to voice your views and drive positive change. Join us today – and help shape the future of architecture.

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Join from as little as £5.08 a month

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Support, insight, and guidance

  • receive the RIBAJ magazine directly to your door or device and enjoy unlimited digital content on RIBAJ.com (worth up to £225)
  • unlock news, stories and opinion from the world of architecture and the built environment, written by experts and addressing current issues 
  • connect with fellow members through our regional teams and international chapters - share challenges, explore opportunities and gain a broader perspective
  • get special access to our Contact Centre and Membership Servicing team, who will listen to your needs and connect you with relevant guidance. Plus, tap into our Specialist Practice Consultants for legal, technical, and professional support.
     
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Member exclusive knowledge and resources

  • access free content on topics such as ethics, regulations, technology, and materials
  • get 20% discount on pay-as-you-go expert learning on RIBA Academy - build your skills and stay on top of changes to regulations, technology, and materials
  • get inspired, explore opportunities and network at a wide range of professional events, seminars, exhibitions, workshops, and more at exclusive member rates
     
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Protect the past, improve the future

  • join our global community of 58,000+ members in a collaborative drive to champion equity, diversity and inclusion in the industry
  • your support enables us to conserve and safeguard one of the biggest international architectural collections and present engaging public exhibitions to promote an appreciation of architecture
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Add your voice, make a difference

Increase your knowledge and understanding of the big issues in architecture and use your voice to drive lasting and meaningful change.

  • support our commitment to tackling big issues including the climate emergency
  • contribute to our government lobbying and campaigning to influence the future of the profession 
  • cast your vote in RIBA’s President  elections 
  • advocate for architecture, advance the industry and build and appreciation of what architects, and great architecture can do for society and communities and to improve lives
     

Get in touch

Contact the RIBA Membership Development team:

call +44(0)20 7307 3686

Already a member? Call RIBA Contact Centre and Membership Servicing’s dedicated line with your membership number ready at: +44 (0)20 7307 5355

Eligibility criteria

To become an RIBA Associate Member, you must have:

  • RIBA Parts 1 and 2 (or equivalent*)

OR

  • been awarded a qualification in architecture that is covered by the Professional Qualifications Directive (2005/36/EC)

AND

  • have access to the profession of architect in the country in which the qualification was gained, and less than two years post-qualification experience 

Fill out a PDF application form if you meet these criteria and send to: membership.development@riba.org

Associate Membership cannot be used in a promotional or professional capacity to win business.

If you've completed Part 3, or are an EU graduate who has 2 or more years of practical experience, you can join now as a Chartered Member.

If you haven’t completed Part 2 yet, you can apply for free Student Membership.

Fees are calculated based on your qualifying criteria, 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.

 

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