Fees
Please read the relevant Guide for Applicants to understand the submission requirements, application process and how you need to make your payment.
AACA only accepts online credit card payments, by VISA or Mastercard.
| Category / Fee Description | Australian Card Total | Overseas Card Total |
| Experienced Practitioner Assessment | ||
| Local | $3,704.38 | $3,755.85 |
| Overseas | $5,064.35 | $5,134.71 |
| Overseas Modified | $3,836.32 | $3,889.62 |
| NPRA 2026 Program Fees | ||
| Stage 1 – Eligibility (Non-refundable) | $1,380.26 | $1,399.44 |
| Stage 2 – Response to the design brief | $4,516.30 | $4,579.05 |
| Refund Stage 2 (before census date) | -$1,101.17 | -$1,116.47 |
| Application for 2nd Assessment (Non-refundable) | $1,522.35 | $1,543.50 |
| Overseas Qualifications Assessment (OQA) | ||
| New applicants | $4,973.01 | $5,042.10 |
| Stage 2 only | $3,044.70 | $3,087.00 |
| Application for 2nd Competency Assessment Interview | $1,217.88 | $1,234.80 |
| Renewal of OQA Skilled Migration Assessment | $446.56 | $452.76 |
| Verification of Qualification | ||
| Verification of Australian Accredited Architecture Qualification | $446.56 | $452.76 |
| US MRA Application Fees | ||
| US Architect | $4,973.01 | $5,042.10 |
| Australian Architect | $578.49 | $586.53 |
| UK MRA Application Fees | ||
| UK Registration Recognition | $4,973.01 | $5,042.10 |
| UK Qualifications Recognition | $999.68 | $1,013.57 |
| Australian Registration Recognition for UK | $578.49 | $586.53 |
| Australian Qualification Recognition for UK | $497.30 | $504.21 |
| Australian and UK Qualification Recognition for Australia Modified | $989.53 | $1,003.28 |
| APEC Architect | ||
| Australian APEC Architect – Initial Registration | $1,623.84 | $1,646.40 |
| Australian APEC Architect – Annual Renewal Fee | $395.81 | $401.31 |
| APEC Architect from Other Economies | $4,364.07 | $4,424.70 |
