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Other international qualifications

Other international qualifications

ARB is no longer offering the previous Part 1 and Part 2 Prescribed Examinations. A revised Prescribed Examination is being developed and is expected to launch in spring 2027.

For those who hold an overseas qualification or a non-recognised UK qualification and are seeking to join the Architects Register, a revised Prescribed Examination, currently in development, will be operational from spring 2027.

See the consultation report for more information.

The revised examination will align with ARB’s new outcomes-based framework for architectural education and training. It is intended for applicants who do not hold ARB-prescribed qualifications but can demonstrate that they meet the required standard of academic competence.

The revised examination is not yet open for applications. ARB plans to publish further information about eligibility, the assessment process and how to apply at launch.

Find out more about the revised Prescribed Examination

What does this mean for me?

If you hold overseas qualifications or UK qualifications that are not prescribed by ARB, the route you need to take to register as an architect will depend on your qualifications and circumstances.

The previous Prescribed Examination route is no longer available. The revised examination is being developed as part of ARB’s wider changes to routes to registration.

If you already hold ARB-accredited Part 2 and Part 3 qualifications, or have passed the Part 2 Prescribed Examination and hold an ARB-accredited Part 3 qualification, you no longer need a Part 1 qualification to apply for registration.

For information about the wider changes to registration routes, including the revised Prescribed Examination and expected implementation dates, see the Changes to Routes to Registration webpage.

We have a growing number of mutual recognition agreements and memoranda of understanding. You may be eligible to progress to registration through these routes. Please check your eligibility against these routes.