Professional Qualifications


Authorized Person (Architect)
  • Passed the Professional Interview conducted by the Authorized Persons Registration Committee
Registered Architect (registered with the Architects Registration Board)
  • Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA)
  • Hong Kong resident; and
  • Meeting the requirements of the Architects Registration Ordinance (ARO)
Member of the HKIA
  • Recognised practical working experience gained in an architectural firm, the HD or the ASD
  • Passed the professional examinations conducted by the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA)
Architectural Graduate
  • Locally educated (master degrees in Architecture awarded by the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong are recognised by the HKIA) or holder of an overseas degree in architecture
Secondary School Graduate

For information about the professional qualifications of architects, please contact the following organisations:

Hong Kong Institute of Architects
19/F, 1 Hysan Avenue Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
2511 6323
http://www.hkia.net

Architects Registration Board
19/F, 1 Hysan Avenue Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
2511 5794
http://www.arb.org.hk

Authorized Persons Registration Committee
Buildings Department
12/F, Pioneer Centre 750 Nathan Road, Kowloon
2626 1616 (the hotline is handled by "1823 Citizen's Easy Link")
http://www.info.gov.hk/bd


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