RICS, put simply, is the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. It's the pre-eminent organisation of its kind in the world. And as such it represents everything that’s good in the property profession.
We support and represent 140 000 members around the world, who offer the very best advice on a surprisingly wide range of land, property and construction related issues. These members are involved in everything from major construction projects to protecting the environment, from surveying the seabed to valuing antiques and fine art. RICS also provides impartial advice to society in general, businesses, governments and global organisations.
We are a non-profit making organisation, originally formed by Royal Charter, and we provide our members with a wealth of practical assistance, information, training and logistical back up.
RICS student membership was created to help support students who have enrolled on our degree and diploma courses, to ensure that they realise their true potential and achieve the highest standards during their time at university. We have also developed a rigorous and challenging professional training process – the APC – that is designed to ensure that graduates become useful and effective members of the profession once they leave university and join the world of work. Many countries around the globe have adopted the RICS APC and it is widely seen as the 'Gold Standard' in postgraduate, professional qualifications in the world of surveying.
