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Latest notice 28 August 2026
The 2027 practice licence renewal opens on 1 December 2026
Licensed members and firms Opens 1 December 2026
Read the notice- 14 August 2026 CPD points for the 2026 cycle must be recorded before renewal Licensed members
- 31 July 2026 Registration examination sessions for November 2026 are confirmed Applicants and graduates Closed on 10 October 2026
- 9 July 2026 Firm registration now requires a named responsible professional Registered firms Closed on 30 July 2026
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The Rwanda Institute of Architects registers and licenses the professionals who design Rwanda's buildings, sets the standards they work to, and acts when those standards are not met. Registration is a legal requirement, not a membership choice: only people and firms on the register may offer architectural services in Rwanda.
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