As you launch your career, the Institute is here to help to bridge the gap between study and becoming a registered architect. Be inspired by an amazing cohort of peers and unlock career opportunities through connections, resources and support. By joining the Institute, you’ll gain a competitive edge in the profession, connecting with experienced industry experts and learning from incredible mentors. A vibrant and supportive community awaits you through our emerging architects and graduates network (EmAGN).
MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Our Emerging Architects and Graduates Network (EmAGN) supports graduates and emerging architects in their transition from student to industry professionals through a range of programs.
When you join the Institute, you become a part of a design community fostering a culture of architecture, mutual support and idea sharing, and where exciting opportunities at local and national levels await.
Holders of an accredited qualification in architecture (Master of Architecture or equivalent) within the last 5 years and who are not yet registered as an architect.
If your accredited qualification in architecture was obtained more than 5 years ago, and you are not yet registered as an architect, you are eligible for the Associate category.
Not sure if your architectural qualification is accredited? Find out more about education standards and accredited courses of architecture here.
If you obtained your academic qualifications overseas, contact us at membership@architecture.com.au to determine your eligibility. Graduates who have successfully registered as an architect are not eligible for this category of membership.
As part of our ongoing commitment to improving our membership experience and offerings to all the members we support, we’re simplifying our membership categories for 2023 and beyond, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving needs of the profession.
This is the first phase of our commitment to reviewing our member experience, with a review of the structure of our A+ membership continuing into next year.
Amongst many changes, we’ve reduced our membership categories from 11 to just seven, which more closely reflects the logical progression of an architect’s career journey.
We’re also introducing a range of flexible and affordable options, supporting our members through career and personal life events including recent graduation and registration, parental leave, post-graduate leave and retirement.
*Fees include GST
*Fees exclude GST
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All 2023 individual member category rates can be viewed here.
Not active? Login to the portal to renew your membership today to continue enjoying exclusive benefits and resources.
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Exclusive member pricing on the PALs program. A comprehensive registration preparation program,.
Subscription to Architecture Australia magazine, delivered to your door
Connect with design professionals and discover expert advice through the Mentorloop platform
A supportive community of likeminded emerging professionals
Experience some of the world’s best architectural sites and practices firsthand through the Dulux Study Tour
An online forum to exchange ideas, ask for advice and search job postings
Proudly show off your Institute membership with post-nominals and digital membership badges
Get access to an extensive collection of architectural practice advisory and guidance notes
Exclusive member benefits and discounts just for being a member, like discounts on books
The 2025 fees will be effective as of 2 December.
As we approach the end of another remarkable year, we want to express our gratitude for your ongoing support and commitment to the Australian Institute of Architects. We’re excited to continue this journey with you in the year ahead and we’re pleased to announce that membership renewals for 2025 are now open.
Update details including your contact details, mailing address and communication preferences.
Renew now and receive a free CPD course (exclude A+ staff). Offer closes 14 January 2024.
Renew by 31 December 2024 and complete a member feedback survey for your chance to win one of four $250 eftpos cards.
*Renew by 14 January 2025
to receive a free CPD course
(excludes A+ staff). See our membership Terms & Conditions.
The application will take 10 minutes to complete. Please have your certified qualification document handy!
Complete your application form and online payment.
Hang tight! Your application will be reviewed within 5 business days. If we need additional supporting documents, we will contact you by email.
Get access to your RAIA (Grad) post-nominal, digital member badge and all the exclusive benefits!
If your qualifications or registration status has changed, you may be eligible to elevate to a higher category of membership with access to the applicable member badge (where available) and post-nominals and *new benefits.
You can renew your 2025 membership from 5 December 2024 with fees due for payment no later than 14 January 2025.
If you have recently graduated from an accredited course of architecture (Master of Architecture) between 2024-2025 graduation year, you are eligible for the Just Graduated concession fee. This fee will automatically be applied.
To re-join, please complete the application form. It is important that you sign In at the top of the application form so that previous membership records are retained. If you are having difficulty logging in, please contact membership@architecture.com.au
Individual members can pay either by one annual payment or in four quarterly instalments.
There is no additional sign up process to join EmAGN. We are a demographic of members of The Institute of Architects.
Fun fact: The EmAGN demographic makes up about 30% of total Institute members.
If you hold an accredited qualification in architecture (Master of Architecture or equivalent) that was obtained more than 5 years ago (2019 or earlier) and you are not yet registered as an architect, are eligible for the associate membership.
Professional architecture courses in Australia are subject to accreditation administered by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia through the AACA Architecture Program Accreditation Procedure in Australia and New Zealand. Please click the link to check if your course is accredited.
Show off your Institute membership with a digital membership badge. Exclusive to members, apply your badge to your email signature, portfolio or CV and proudly acknowledge your Institute membership and impress future employers.
Please email the membership team at membership@architecture.com.au to unlock your account.
Once we have received payments, you can access your tax invoice by logging into your membership profile and navigating to ‘My Membership’.
To cancel your membership prior to the next renewal, please complete the resignation form before 24 November or email membership@architecture.com.au to avoid receiving a renewal notice. Members who don’t cancel by 31 December in the current membership year will be deemed to be renewing members for the new membership year.
Have further questions? Contact our membership team.
Phone: 1800 770 617
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EmAGN (Emerging Architects and Graduates Network) is the Institute’s network supporting graduates and emerging architects in their transition from student to experienced architect.
There are EmAGN groups active in all states and territories.
For more information about events and activities across the EmAGN network visit the dedicated website or connect via social media.
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
