I have non-EU qualifications (including UK qualifications)
Route B4
If your qualification in architecture was awarded in the UK and is listed in Annex V or VI of the Directive for the recognition of professional qualifications and you have also obtained the ARB Part 3 Examination, you may be eligible to apply through Route B4.
Route B4a
If you have EU/UK mixed qualifications i.e. a UK Annex V or VI qualification together with an Irish or other EU professional practice qualification or an Irish or EU qualification that is listed in the Annex of the Directive with an ARB Part 3 qualification you should apply through Route B4a.
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Applications for Registration and/or Membership are made via MyRIAI.
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Route B2
If your qualification in architecture was awarded in a non-EU Member State and you have obtained the relevant post graduate professional licencing examination for admission to the profession in that state you may be eligible to apply through Route B2.
Route B2 requires an applicant to have obtained practical experience in Ireland and to demonstrate that they are familiar with Irish building legislation, standards, statutory obligations and contract administration.
Route C2
If you have not completed the relevant post graduate professional licencing examination for admission to the profession in your state, or if the state where you were awarded the qualification does not require completion of a post-graduate professional licencing examination for admission to the profession but you have acquired seven or more years post-graduate practical experience, four of which have been in Ireland, you may apply for an exemption from the Professional Practice Exam under Route C2.
The Route B2/C2 application and assessment process runs on a biannual cycle; see the schedule below.
| Stage | Spring Cycle 2026 | Autumn Cycle 2026 | Spring Cycle 2027 | Autumn Cycle 2027 | Spring Cycle 2028 | Autumn Cycle 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 submission deadline | 23 March 2026 | 5 October 2026 | 24 March 2027 | 6 October 2027 | 22 March 2028 | 4 October 2028 |
| Determination of eligibility for Stage 2 | 20 April 2026 | 26 October 2026 | 21 April 2027 | 27 October 2027 | 20 April 2028 | 25 October 2028 |
| Stage 2 submission deadline | 5 October 2026 | 19 April 2027 | 11 October 2027 | 19 April 2028 | 4 October 2028 | 18 April 2029 |
| Submission processing | October | May | October | May | October | May |
| Assessment | November | June | November | June | November | June |
| Interview | December/January | July | December/January | July | December/January | July |
| Assessor Opinion Review | January/February | September | January/February | September | January/February | September |
All dates are indicative and may be subject to change.
Please click here to view a list of resources, which may be of assistance in preparing for Assessment.
Applications for are made via MyRIAI. Login or create an account and select "Join the RIAI" from the main menu.
Applications may be prepared and be submitted when the cycle opens, indicated on your application screen.
Post-graduate Professional Practice examination
Applicants who do not meet the above professional licencing and/or practical experience requirements must complete an RIAI accredited and specified professional practice examination to be eligible for registration in Ireland.
Qualification Evaluation
A Qualification Evaluation of a non-Irish qualification is part of the Route B2/C2 process and required to access the postgraduate examination in Professional Practice.
Your 5-year qualification in architecture may be evaluated at any time.
To view application documents including guidance and to make your application online please access
Create an account and select "Qualification Certification" from the main menu.