The Australian Registration Recognition for UK is applicable to eligible applicants with current architect registration (both practising or non-practising categories).

Eligibility

Australian architects seeking to be registered (licensed) in the UK must have the following:

• An accredited qualification* completed in Australia, New Zealand or the UK (Part 1 and 2), and
• Current architect registration in Australia through the Architectural Practice Examination or Experienced Practitioner Assessment, and
• Registration in Australia not gained through foreign reciprocity.

*Please note accredited qualifications from Hong Kong and Singapore, NPrA, EPA (other than UK qualifications), NSW PPA and OQA (other than UK qualifications) are not included in the Mutual Recognition Agreement. 

Application Process

1. Authentication of Australian Accredited Qualification: Applicants are required to validate their Australian accredited qualification using My eQuals platform prior to applying to AACA. Refer to the guide below for further information.

2. AACA Application: Please refer to the following key document:
   
   • Australian Registration Recognition for UK Application Guide

Applications are generally finalised within 3 weeks. Timeframes are dependent upon the submission of all required documentation.

Outcome

Suitable Assessment Outcome

With a Suitable (successful) outcome, applicants will receive an AACA Certificate of Eligibility.

Applicants need to subsequently pass United Kingdom Architects Registration Board’s assessment requirements before applying to be admitted to the UK Register.  

The UK Adaptation Assessment (UKAA) will be replaced by the new Readiness for Practice in the UK (RfPUK) module as part of UK ARB’s modernisation of its routes to registration. RfPUK will provide international architects applying through the UK ARB’s Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) routes with a streamlined online learning and assessment experience focused on the knowledge needed to practise safely and effectively in the UK.

The final UKAA will take place in October 2026. The UKAA will then close, but the associated MRA routes to registration will remain open. The new RfPUK module is expected to be introduced in February 2027 and will replace the UKAA as part of these routes. There will therefore be a short transition period between the final UKAA and the introduction of RfPUK, during which the UKAA will not be available. Further information about the introduction of RfPUK and the transition arrangements will be provided in early 2027.

Application Fees – Australia only

Australian Registration Recognition for UK

• Australian Card Application fee: $578.49
• Overseas Card Application fee: $586.53

(Includes all processing and administration costs. No additional fees will be added at checkout.)