Being an RICS student is free and can help you realise your potential by working to the highest standards of education at college or university.

The study help and networking opportunities available to you as an RICS student help you to not only excel in your course but also give you the support to take your first step to becoming a future leader of the profession.

Study help

RICS is the thought leader across land, property, construction and infrastructure and therefore we have access to a wealth of information and knowledge to not only help with your studies but ALSO keep you at the forefront of industry developments.

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Step 1

If you haven't already got an online account, you'll need to create one.

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Step 2

Then you can apply to be a RICS Student

All Students & Candidates registered with RICS are Regulated Members and are bound by RICS’ Charter, Bye-Laws, Regulations, Rules of Conduct, Standards and Guidance.

News & Insights

Explore the latest news and press releases from around the world, covering all aspects of surveying practice within the built and natural environment.

Modus and Journals

High-quality news, opinion and commentary from Modus and the Construction, Built Environment, Land and Property Journals

Profession & Standards

RICS develops and enforces leading international standards to protect consumers and businesses, ensuring the highest level of professionalism. The regulatory functions of RICS relating to Standards and Professional Development are led and overseen by the Standards and Regulation Board (SRB).

Research and Insights

Through our market surveys and research, we aim to advance the thinking of our profession and raise the profile of our industry.

Grow your network – you are a part of RICS Matrics

You automatically become a member of RICS Matrics as part of your RICS Student status. It not only provides an excellent network of local, regional and nationwide contacts but provides a good source of advice as well as being good fun – with regular social events and networking opportunities. 

RICS Students are encouraged to become involved locally and can benefit from mentoring schemes, access to literature and market intelligence. Career advice and APC mentoring support ARE provided in a social environment as well as more formally as part of the university visits and forums. Placements and business opportunities are often offered as part of the RICS Matrics network.

“RICS Matrics is there to help you realise your true potential as you develop your surveying career. It provides an incomparable level of support not just at the start of your career – but right up to being ten years post qualified.”

Helping you to achieve Chartered qualification

Gaining an RICS accredited degree will put you ahead of the competition.

Once you are working in the field of surveying you can enrol on our Assessment of Professional Competency (APC) and start your journey to becoming a Chartered Surveyor.

Finding a graduate job

RICS Recruit is our official jobs board, connecting you with professionals surveying jobs worldwide. 
Access all jobs as well as articles with tips and advice on careers information, including CV and interview tips.

Visit the RICS Recruit Graduate Hub

Work Placements

You can start your journey to an RICS qualification whilst undertaking a work placement. You will need to enrol as an RICS student when you start your placement year - Student - before you enrol (rics.org).

When you graduate you will need to enrol onto the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), with structured training at Apply to join RICS.

As part of the APC enrolment process you will need to pay for your assessment fee and a subscription fee. Membership is renewed annually.

Find out more about Join Fees for all membership routes https://www.rics.org/join-rics/join-fees

Structured Training

You can start recording your structured training from the point of starting your placement year, to be eligible to include your experience gained during your placement year you will need to enrol within 6 months of graduating and submit the Placement year enrolment Declaration.

A minimum of 1 year of your structured training must completed, post-graduation of your degree.

Find out more about Join Fees for all membership routes
 

Connect with professionals

The regulatory functions of RICS relating to entry and admission to the profession are led and overseen by Standards and Regulation Board (SRB).