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An individual, possessing the architectural education qualifications recognised by the Institute or with a non-local professional qualification, can become a full member of the Institute and hence admitted by the Architects Registration Board, HKSAR (ARB) as a Registered Architect (RA) in Hong Kong under the Architects Registration Ordinance of the Hong Kong SAR Government by taking
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Not all architectural programmes are accredited / recognised by HKIA/ARB. Please click "Eligibility for the PA" to find an accredited architectural programme for the purpose of applying HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment.
The ARB has entrusted the Institute with the administration of the above assessment systems.
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An individual, who has |
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a professional diploma / degree in Architecture obtained on completion of a five-year or equivalent, full-time course of study, which is recognised by a national accrediting body in the country in which the degree is conferred. |
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being a current full member of an established architectural institution which has a status equivalent to that of HKIA in its country of origin at the time of application. OR |
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possessing professional experience in architecture or in a related field for a minimum of 5 years full time obtained after the acquisition of a professional diploma / degree in Architecture as required in (a) above. |
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are working as a full-time teaching staff of the course(s) of study in architecture in a University or tertiary institution recognised by the Institute with certification of the Head of the Department at the time of application. |
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May apply for Associate of the Institute |
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An individual, who possesses a degree or diploma in architectural studies from a University or tertiary institution recognised by the Institute, or has passed any professional examination in architecture recognised by the Institute, can apply for Graduate Member. |
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An individual, with a recognised associate degree/higher diploma in architectural/building construction related studies obtained from HKSAR tertiary institution and having a connection with the architectural profession, can apply for Affiliate of the Institute. |
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Students, enrolling in courses of study in Architecture in a University or tertiary institution recognised by the Institute, can apply for Student Members.
Current recognised list of courses of architectural studies for applying HKIA Student Membership as follows:
Local architectural courses
Overseas architectural courses :
Successful application for HKIA Student Membership d oes n ot imply eligibility to apply for Professional Assessment. |
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Corporate Members shall be corporations carrying on an architectural practice in Hong Kong that has – |
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at least one of the directors of the corporation being a Foundation Member, a Member, or a Fellow of the Institute; |
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at least 30% of the directors of the corporation being Foundation Members, Members, and/or Fellows of the Institute; |
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at least 30% of the voting rights of the corporation being held by Foundation Members, Members, and/or Fellows of the Institute. |
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The Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB) jointly established criteria and procedures for accreditation of architectural programmes in local universities. This accreditation establishes the academic standards appropriate for admission to the HKIA and for registration as an architect in Hong Kong.
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Not all architectural programmes are accredited / recognised by HKIA/ARB. The following allows you to find an accredited architectural programme for the purpose of applying HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment.
If you study in Hong Kong, please click the below link and refer to (a). If you study outside Hong Kong, please click the below link and refer to (b) and (c).
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Professional Assessment comprises two components |
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Professional Interview |
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Candidates shall have passed or be exempted from all 8 written papers within 8 successive years before they are allowed to attend the professional interview. |
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For detail information on papers, syllabuses and reading lists, please refer to HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment Handbook Appendix D. |
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Study Guide
Below are some sample questions and selected past questions for general reference only. The exact format of the papers may be changed or modified from year to year.
Sample Questions (MC Questions only)
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Past Questions (Essay / Design Questions) |
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The Institute conducts annually a course of lectures and seminars to assist candidates to better understand the requirements and contents of the Professional Assessment. The lectures and seminars are intended to be informative but not tutorial. Though not mandatory, candidates are advised to attend these lectures and seminars |
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Schedule and Enrolment for PA Lectures & Seminars |
| - | HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment – Lecture Series 2023 (Paper 3, 4 & 5) NEW! |
| - | HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment – Lecture Series 2022 (Paper 6 & 7) |
| - | HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment – Lecture Series 2022 (Paper 1) |
| - | HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment – Paper 1 Foundation Lecture 2022 |
| - | HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment – Lecture Series 2022 (Paper 2) |
| - | HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment – Lecture Series 2022 (Paper 8 Case Study) |
| - | HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment – Lecture Series 2022 (Paper 3, 4 & 5) |
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For the detail information on the Rules for the Professional Assessment, please refer to the HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment Handbook Section 2.8. |
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E-logbook available now at www.joinhkia.net
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A holder of the professional registration by a national registration body of architects recognized by HKIA/ARB as below. |
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With overall (local + overseas) post-professional registration practical experience of not less than 15 years, or |
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With recognised post-professional registration local practical experience of not less than 5 years. |
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For details, please refer to HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment Handbook Section 3. |
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