PATHWAY 8: FOR ARCHITECTS LICENSED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

The UK ARB, the Architects Accreditation Council of Australian (AACA), and the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB), signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) on 15 March 2023. This means that registration for those holding qualifications within scope of the MRA will be quicker and easier.

For further information about the eligibilty criteria and how to apply, please refer to the links below.

Pathway 8 Application Form 

AACA, ARB and NZRAB sign trilateral recognition agreement

Frequently Asked questions

https://arb.org.uk/international-routes/

https://arb.org.uk/international-routes/ncarb-and-arb-mutual-recognition-agreement-information/

Pathway 8 Flow Chart

If you require a New Zealand Certificate of Eligibility to provide to the UK ARB for your NZ qualification only, please email accreditation@nzrab.org.nz with your full legal name, date of birth, your NZ Registration number (if relevant), and details about your architectural qualification such as type of degree and any Class of Honours, Merit or Distinction, year completed / awarded, and the tertiary provider / institution that awarded the degree. For proof of identity purposes, please also attach a copy of either your passport, driver's license or birth, marriage or change of name certificate.

If you require the certificate for current registration only (including verification of your NZ qualification), please email accreditation@nzrab.org.nz with your full legal name, date of birth, your NZ Registration number (if relevant), and details about your architectural qualification such as type of degree and any Class of Honours, Merit or Distinction, year completed / awarded, and the tertiary provider / institution that awarded the degree. Please also attach a copy of either your passport, driver's license or birth, marriage or change of name certificate.

Once your request for a New Zealand Certificate of Eligibility has been submitted to the NZRAB, you should expect a response within five (5) working days. A copy of the certificate will be sent to both the applicant as well as the UK ARB. There is no fee associated with this service request.