RICS routes to membership

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“RICS membership is a professional and academic bridge with reality, it provides an excellent opportunity to compare methodology and best practice within the context of an international globalised marketplace. It can also be defined as a unique opportunity to confront oneself with the most important protagonists of the real estate market."
Maurizio D'Amato FRICS, Politecnico di Bari, Italy

RICS has different 'routes to membership' depending upon the interested professional's academic and professional qualifications and relevant experience (please refer to 'APC terminology explained'  for any terms that are unclear):

GRADUATE 1 route - For those who have an RICS accredited degree and no professional experience

 Requirements regarding APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) structured training and Final Assessment submissions:

  • 24 months structured training to meet the competency requirements
  • 96 hours of professional development over the last two years
  • record of progress signed off by the Counsellor
  • critical analysis (3 000 words)

In principle, Graduate 1 candidates enrol for the APC upon graduation, with following exception:

  • students on accredited part time postgraduate degree courses may enrol onto the APC as soon as they register for the course, and can go straight to Final Assessment once they have graduated. In this manner, they can complete the 24 months structured training while studying on their accredited part time postgraduate degree course

GRADUATE 2 route - For those who have an RICS accredited degree and 5 years relevant experience (pre-degree experience counts)

Requirements regarding APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) structured training and Final Assessment submissions:

  • 12 months structured training to meet the competency requirements
  • 48 hours of professional development over the last 12 months 
  • record of progress signed off by the Counsellor
  • critical analysis (3 000 words)

GRADUATE 3 route - For those who have 10 years relevant experience (pre-degree experience counts) and an RICS accredited degree

Requirements regarding APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) structured training and Final Assessment submissions:

  • CV (using the CV Template)
  • record of competence showing that you have met the competency requirements
  • 48 hours of professional development over the last 12 months
  • critical analysis (3 000 words)

ADAPTATION route - For those who have 10 years relevant experience (pre-degree experience counts) and a non-accredited degree or a professional qualification of an organisation approved by RICS (click here to check) combined with 450 study hours from the final year of an RICS accredited degree

Requirements regarding APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) structured training and Final Assessment submissions:

  • CV (using the CV Template)
  • record of competence showing that you have met the competency requirements
  • 48 hours of professional development over the last 12 months
  • critical analysis (3 000 words)

SENIOR PROFESSIONAL route - For professionals who are now in a senior industry position and have:

  • a first degree or equivalent professional qualification combined with 10 years relevant experience OR
  • a first degree and higher degree, one of which should be surveying related, combined with 5 years relevant experience, OR
  • a PhD in a surveying related subject combined with 5 years relevant experience, OR
  • a relevant Master degree combined with 5 years relevant experience

Please note that the professional experience needs to include at least 2 post-graduation years

Requirements regarding APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) structured training and Final Assessment submissions:

  • CV detailing the relevant technical and mandatory skills required by the chosen pathway (using the CV Template). These should cover leadership and management skills
  • 60 hours of professional development over the last 3 years
  • 3 X 500 word case studies demonstrating competency (2 of them can be published articles or presentations)

ACADEMIC route - For those who have been teaching or researching on an RICS accredited degree and have:

  • an RICS accredited degree, OR
  • a property related higher degree
  • minimum 3 years teaching and research activities that are relevant to the profession

Exception:

  • holders of a formal postgraduate teaching qualification are exempt from one year of the period of teaching and research

Requirements regarding APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) structured training and Final Assessment submissions:

  • four peer group referred research papers that have been published within the four years the individual has been teaching or researching on an RICS accredited degree
  • 3 000 word statement documenting the relevance of the research to the profession and how this has been applied
  • interview based on submissions, research, knowledge and understanding of the mandatory requirements of the area of specialism as well as professional practice

If you wish to apply for the academic route please send your complete academic CV to ricseuropeeducation@rics.org

For any questions that you may have on the above routes, do not hesitate to contact the National Group of your country of residence or the RICS Europe office in Brussels, Belgium.

Files

European National Groups

  • Austria - RICS Österreich
    Heidi Beaunée, APC Administrator
    Mag. Peter Höflechner MRICS, Chairman
    T +49 69 65 00 75 20
    E ricsoesterreich@rics.org
  • Baltics - RICS Baltics
    Jennifer Clarke, APC Manager
    Patrick Simon FRICS, Chairman
    T + 32 2 739 42 23
    E ricsbaltics@rics.org
  • Belgium and Luxembourg - RICS Belux
    Ed Nypels, Country Manager
    Marina de Nevares, Customer Services Executive
    Jean-Paul Ducarme MRICS, Chairman
    Rue Ducale/Hertogstraat 67
    BE - 1000 Brussels
    T + 32 2 733 10 19
    E ricsbelux@rics.org
  • CEE - Central & Eastern Europe
    Anna Orcsik, Regional Manager CEE
    T + 36 20 262 88 91
    E ricscee@rics.org
  • CEE - RICS Česká Republika
    Anna Orcsik, Regional Manager CEE
    Stuart Jordan MRICS, Chairman
    T + 36 20 262 88 91
    E ricsceska@rics.org
  • CEE - RICS Magyarország
    Anna Orcsik, Regional Manager CEE
    Michael Smithing MRICS, Chairman
    T + 36 20 262 88 91
    E ricsmagyarorszag@rics.org
  • CEE- RICS Romania
    Anna Orcsik, Regional Manager CEE
    Radu Boitan MRICS, Chairman
    T + 36 20 262 88 91
    E ricscee@rics.org
  • Cyprus - RICS Cyprus
    Liana Toumazou, Country Manager
    Petros Stylianou MRICS, Chairman
    P.O. Box 28909
    2084 Acropolis Nicosia
    T +357 99 540 882
    E ricscyprus@rics.org
  • Denmark - RICS Nordic
    Mikael Wadsten, Regional Manager
    Michael Sehested MRICS, Chairman
    Adelgate 15
    DK - 1304 Copenhagen
    T +46 8 410 95 800
    E ricsdenmark@rics.org
  • Finland - RICS Finland
    Mikael Wadsten, Regional Manager
    Hanna Kaleva FRICS, Chair
    T +46 (0)8 410 95 800
    E ricsnordic@rics.org
  • France - RICS France
    Marc Ménagé, Country Manager
    Brigitte de Pertat, Customer Services Executive
    Isabelle Ung, Business Development Assistant
    Philippe Jouan MRICS, Chairman
    26, rue de la Pépinière
    FR-75008 Paris
    T + 33 1 42 93 55 10
    E ricsfrance@rics.org
  • Germany - RICS Deutschland
    Christoph Georg Schmidt, Country Manager
    Heidi Beaunée, APC Administration EMEA
    Christine Ciampa, Marketing/Member Services
    Christiane Saarkamm, Accounting
    Anke Schnell, APC Administration
    Jörn Stobbe MRICS, Chairman
    Junghofstrasse 26
    DE - 60311 Frankfurt am Main
    T + 49 69 65 00 75 0
    E ricsdeutschland@rics.org
  • Greece - RICS Hellas
    Liana Toumazou, Country Manager
    Ioannis Ganos MRICS, Chairman
    T + 357 99 540 882
    E ricshellas@rics.org
  • Italy - RICS Italia
    Gael Bassetto, Membership and APC queries
    Philippe Cros, Country Manager
    Marzia Morena MRICS, Chairperson
    Via Albricci 9
    IT-20122 Milan
    T + 39 02 7200 6090
    E ricsitalia@rics.org
  • Netherlands - RICS Nederland
    Ed Nypels, Country Manager
    Klaartje Wijvekate, Business Development Assistant
    Anneke Bank, Customer Services Executive
    Eric Martens FRICS, Chairman
    Westeinde 28
    NL - 2275 AE Voorburg
    T + 31 70 419 07 19
    E ricsnederland@rics.org
  • Norway - RICS Nordic
    Mikael Wadsten, Regional Manager
    T +46 (0)8 410 95 800
    E ricsnordic@rics.org
  • Poland - RICS Polska
    Anna D. Konieczna, Country Manager
    Monika Debska MRICS, Chair
    T +48 695 640 340
    E ricspolska@rics.org
  • Portugal - RICS Portugal
    Lali Pensado, Regional Manager Iberia
    Eric van Leuven FRICS, Chairman
    T + 351 21 397 8307
    E ricsportugal@rics.org
  • Russia - RICS Rossia & CIS
    Elena Vago, Business Development Manager Capital Markets
    Alexey Babichenko, Business Development Manager Built Environment
    Tatiana Zhelyabkina, Administrator
    Radisson Slavyanskaya Hotel and Business center, Floor 4, Office 443, 2 Europe Sq.
    121059 Moscow
    T +7 495 941 85 73/74
    E ricsrossia@rics.org
  • Spain - RICS España
    Lali Pensado, Regional Manager Iberia
    Luis Martin Guirado MRICS, Chairman
    T + 351 21 397 8307
    E ricsespana@rics.org
  • Sweden - RICS Sverige
    Mikael Wadsten, Regional Manager
    Agneta Jacobsson FRICS, Chairperson
    Birger Jarlsgatan 2,
    SE 114 34 Stockholm
    T +46 (0)8 410 95 800
    E ricsnordic@rics.org
  • Switzerland - RICS Switzerland
    Mary Ann Reynolds FRICS, Administrator
    Heidi Beaunée, APC Administrator
    Oliver Hofmann MRICS, Chairman
    Haufen 220
    CH-9426 Lutzenberg
    T +41 71 888 6963
    E ricsswitzerland@rics.org

Continental Europe regional office

  • RICS Europe
    Liliane Van Cauwenbergh, Managing Director EMEA
    Judith Gabler, Operations Director EMEA
    Edouard Dor, Professional Groups Project Manager
    Anabel Rodriguez, Team Manager Customer Services EMEA
    Heidi Beaunée, APC Administrator EMEA
    Marina de Nevares, Customer Service Executive
    Ann Vander Jeugt, Office Administrator
    Anna Galiano, Team Manager Educational Standards, EMEA. In charge of Benelux, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland (French speaking)
    Kristin Bammel, Education and Development Manager, EMEA. In charge of Austria, CEE, Italy, Russia and CIS, Scandinavia and Switzerland (German speaking)
    Jennifer Clarke, APC Manager, EMEA
    Vero Escarmelle, Marketing & Communications Manager
    Laura Lindberg, Public Relations Manager
    Gaël Bassetto, Communications Officer
    Dhermesh Parmar, Finance Manager EMEA
    Rue Ducale/Hertogstraat 67
    BE - 1000 Brussels
    T + 32 2 733 10 19
    E ricseurope@rics.org

Rest of world

  • RICS Americas
    Neil Shah, Managing Director
    60 East 42nd Street
    NY 10165 New York USA
    T + 1 212 847 7400
    E ricsamericas@rics.org
  • RICS Asia
    Darren Jensen, Managing Director
    Room 1804, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East
    Wan Chai, Hong Kong
    T + 852 2537 7117
    E ricsasiapacific@rics.org
  • RICS India
    Sachin Sandhir, Managing Director
    48 & 49, Centrum Plaza Building
    Sector Road, Se Gurgaon-02, India
    T +91 124 459 5400
    E ricsindia@rics.org
  • RICS MENEA
    Jim Drysdale MRICS, Managing Director
    Office F07, block 11, Dubai Knowledge Village
    PO Box 231078 Dubai, UAE
    T + 971 4 375 3074
    E ricsmiddleeast@rics.org
  • RICS Oceania
    Kaye Herald, Managing Director
    Suite 2, Level 16
    20001 Castlerea Sydney 2000, Australia
    T + 61 2 9216 2333
    E ricsoceania@rics.org
  • United Kingdom (Headquarters)
    Sean Tompkins, Chief Executive
    Parliament Square
    UK - London SW1P 3AD
    T + 44 870 333 1600
    E contactrics@rics.org