Welcome to Architects Registration Board

The UK’s regulator of architects

CPD Scheme

International routes to registration

Read more on the consultation results and our next steps to overhaul routes to UK registration for internationally-qualified architects

New guidance published

Read the new published guidance documents for the Architects Code.

Corporate Strategy 2026-30

Our new five-year Strategy sets out how we will strengthen safety, competence and culture — embedding reform and delivering modern regulation in the public interest.

Changes to professional practical experience

Read more about the professional practical experience consultation and our proposals.

Joining the register?

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Need to change your address or other details?

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Want to raise concerns about an architect?

Here’s how.

Concerns about title misuse?

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Information for
Architects
and those wanting to Register

The Register of
Architects

ARB was established by Parliament in 1997 to regulate the architects’ profession in the UK.

Information for the
Public

Information for
Students

Information for
International Architects

Information for
Schools of Architecture

Information for
Architects
and those wanting to Register

The Register
of Architects

Information for the
Public

Information for
Students

Information for
Schools of Architecture

Information for
International Architects