Skilled Migration Assessments
The AACA assesses academic qualifications awarded in Australia and overseas for the purpose of migration for the occupation Architect – OSCA code 241131 (previously ANZSCO code 232111).
Applicants may use a Suitable (successful) outcome of the AACA Skilled Migration Assessment to support an application for the purpose of migration to Australia.
Selecting the relevant assessment program
AACA Accredited Qualifications
If one of your qualifications is on the list of accredited architecture qualifications you can obtain a Skilled Migration Assessment via a Verification application.
Please review the Verification of Australian Accredited Architecture Qualification website for more details.
Other Australian Qualifications
If your Australian qualification is not on the list of accredited architecture programs, you do not qualify for the verification program. You may be eligible for the Overseas Qualifications Assessment if you have completed an overseas qualification. Please review the Verification of Australian Accredited Architecture Qualification website for eligibility and further details.
Other International Qualifications
Applicants with other qualifications from New Zealand, Hong Kong or Singapore are required to undertake the Overseas Qualifications Assessment or the Experienced Practitioner Assessment to obtain a Skilled Migration Assessment. Please refer to the Overseas Qualifications Assessment or the Experienced Practitioner Assessment webpages for eligibility and further details.
Applicants who completed United Kingdom Architects Registration Board (UK ARB) prescribed qualifications Part 1 and Part 2 may be eligible to obtain a Skilled Migration Assessment via the UK/AUS Mutual Recognition Agreement.
Please refer to the UK/AUS Mutual Recognition Agreement website for eligibility and further details.
Applicants who completed academic qualifications in architecture awarded by institutions outside of Australia are required to undertake the Overseas Qualifications Assessment or the Experienced Practitioner Assessment to obtain a Skilled Migration Assessment.
Please refer to the Overseas Qualifications Assessment or the Experienced Practitioner Assessment webpages for eligibility and further details.
If your qualification is on the list of accredited architecture qualifications you can obtain a Skilled Migration Assessment via a verification application. Please visit the Verification of Australian Accredited Architecture Qualification website for more details.
Other applicants are required to undertake the Overseas Qualifications Assessment or the Experienced Practitioner Assessment to obtain a Skilled Migration Assessment.
Please refer to the Overseas Qualifications Assessment or the Experienced Practitioner Assessment webpages for eligibility and further details.
Renewing your Skilled Migration Assessment
Skilled Migration Assessments for migration purposes are valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of issue.
Overseas Qualifications Assessment
Applicants who have received a successful outcome for OQA-New Applicants or OQA-Stage 2 previously can renew their Skilled Migration Assessments via this online form. If you have only previously completed OQA-Stage 1 of the assessment prior to March 2022, you MUST apply for OQA-Stage 2.
(From March 2022, Skilled Migration Assessments can ONLY be issued to Applicants who have successfully completed both Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Overseas Qualifications Assessment).
The renewal will be issued by email with a new date and will be valid for a further period of three (3) years from the date of issue. Timeframe: approximately 10 working days to complete.
Verification of Australian Accredited Architecture Qualification
If you would like to renew your VERIFICATION – Skilled Migration Assessments, please submit a new Verification application.
The renewal will be issued by email with a new date and will be valid for a further period of three (3) years from the date of issue. Timeframe: approximately 10 working days to complete.
