List of HKIA/ARB Accredited / Recognized Professional Programmes
Date: 31 December 2025
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COUNTRY / REGION |
PROGRAMME |
VALIDITY |
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Hong Kong SAR |
The University of Hong Kong Master of Architecture (2-year) |
Until 2027 |
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The University of Hong Kong Master of Architecture (Design) (3-year) |
Until 2027 (Conditional Term of Accreditation) |
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong Master of Architecture (2-year) |
Until 2025 |
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Hong Kong Chu Hai College (Previously named Chu Hai College of Higher Education before 2022 Dec) Master of Architecture (2-year) |
Until 2027 |
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USA |
Programmes accredited by National Architectural Accrediting Board, Inc. (NAAB) |
As specified |
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Commonwealth1 |
Programmes accredited/ recognised by Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) |
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Canberra Accord |
Programmes accredited/ recognised by Canberra Accord |
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Australia |
Programmes accredited by Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) |
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The People’s Republic of China |
Programmes accredited by The National Board of Architectural Accreditation (NBAA) 全國高等學校建築教育評估委員會 |
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New Zealand |
Programmes accredited by New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB) |
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United Kingdom |
Programmes accredited by Architects Registration Board, United Kingdom (ARBUK) |
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1 From 1 February 2020, CAA revised the list of qualifications recommended for recognition to include architectural programmes validated directly by CAA validation panel only, while those architectural programmes recognised by national validation procedures (i.e. United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia) have been removed from the list (updated CAA list at https://commonwealtharchitects.org/ ).
Note: For information on Non-local Professional Architectural Programmes, please refer to the latest announcements from the aforementioned national bodies.
Updated in 2025 December
