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Free RIBA Student Membership

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Make the right start

We help the architects of the future to flourish and shine - locally and across the globe - through community, education and recognition.

Supporting your journey from study to practice, with access to specialist resources and learning and networking, we unite emerging architects to shape the future of the profession. As a RIBA Student Member, you can apply for a range of bursaries and showcase your talent to prospective employers through our awards and competitions. We’ll keep you up to date and prepare you for what’s ahead with exclusive discounts on CPD, talks, and events. Join our community of emerging talent for FREE* and become a global guardian of architectural excellence.

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The benefits of free student membership

As a student on a RIBA recognised Part 1 or 2 course or during a year out between Part 1 and Part 2, you are entitled to FREE membership.

Inspiring projects, practical support

Access support and resources across a wide range of issues:

  • unlock the latest news, stories and opinion from the wider world of architecture and the built environment, written by experts and addressing current issues 
  • get discounted rates on RIBA conferences, events and exhibitions and access a range of locally delivered events and programmes
  • join 1,500+ students learning from and being inspired by 570+ RIBA Chartered Members across 375+ RIBA Chartered Practices on our student mentoring programme**
  • receive the monthly Future Architects newsletter highlighting local events, lectures and information to support your learning journey 
  • access free content on topics such as ethics, safety, and sustainability, plus access to a range of specialist digital resources for students including podcasts, playlists and advice
  • get digital and telephone access to our solution-focused Member Contact Centre and Servicing team, connecting you to guidance and resources 
  • our Part 1 and Part 2 scholarships, bursaries and Student Support Fund provide financial support for students who need it most, with over £200,000 allocated every year

** If you are a RIBA Student Member studying in England or Wales or have recently applied for your RIBA Student Membership then you will be eligible for this programme, if your School of Architecture and year group are taking part. 

 

A fresh perspective and first-hand knowledge from industry leaders

Access in-depth and up-to-date insight and analysis on professional issues, including RIBA Academy, our online learning portal, packed with resources:

  • Our online RIBA Academy portal supports your studies and helps you to impact the future of the profession and our planet, covering a wide range of topics including: health and safety, legislation, building regulations, sustainable architecture, inclusive environment, and AI in architecture
  • RIBA Academy hosts hundreds of hours of free learning content, and student members receive 70% discount on pay-as-you-go expert learning, including the RIBA Core CPD programme
  • Benefit from the world’s largest architectural library. Join over 6,500 visitors to the Library at 66 Portland Place and the Study Room at the V&A Museum, celebrating the past, inspiring the future and showcasing architecture’s positive impact on society

Celebrate student excellence in architecture

We reward talent, promote innovation and encourage excellence in architecture through opportunities including:

  • access to internationally respected competitions - get your work promoted online, in exhibitions and in RIBA publications
  • enter RIBA Student Awards and Presidents Medals and gain professional recognition through these celebrations of innovation and excellence
  • stand as a candidate in RIBA National Council elections and ensure the student voice is heard

Add your voice and help make the future a better place

As a RIBA Student Member, you’ll add your voice to a global membership of 58,000, supporting our progressive campaigns on big issues like diversity and inclusion in architecture, and the climate emergency.

  • support our work in conserving and safeguarding one of the world’s biggest architectural collections and engaging the public with compelling exhibitions all year round
  • demonstrate your commitment to the highest standards in education, encouraging others to follow your journey towards a career in architecture
  • support the work of the Membership Committees and Regional Council Committees

*Students on RIBA validated courses only.

Join now

If you have already passed your Part 1 and are no longer studying you could be eligible to update to RIBA Affiliate membership. If you have recently completed your Part 1 and Part 2 qualification and are no longer studying, you can upgrade to our RIBA Associate membership.

Get in touch

Contact the RIBA Membership Development team:

Already a member? Call RIBA Contact Centre and Membership Servicing’s dedicated line with your membership number ready at: +44 (0)20 7307 5355

 
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