Become an RICS Fellow (FRICS)

Being an RICS Fellow (FRICS) demonstrates your individual professional achievements and is an international measure of excellence. It is a mark of distinction: you join a group of professionals who stand out in the eyes of their peers, of business and of the public.

There are three core principles at the heart of being an RICS Fellow:

acting to further RICS and the profession
acting for the benefit of a third party to reflect RICS’ public interest mandate
promoting RICS objectives and the profession.

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Am I eligible to become an RICS Fellow (FRICS)?

All Chartered Members (MRICS) are eligible to apply for fellowship, subject to the rules of conduct for members. To qualify as an RICS Fellow, you’ll need to show how your career experience demonstrates four out of 12 professional characteristics.

Champion – how you’ve gained recognition from an appropriate authority

1. Service to RICS
2. Service to another professional body
3. Market or industry recognition

Expert – how you’ve been verified as advancing, sharing or interpreting knowledge

4. Qualification
5. Teaching
6. Dispute resolution

Influencer – how you’ve influenced the way professionalism is perceived

7. Leadership
8. Management
9. Development

Role model – how you’ve exceeded standards benefitting clients, colleagues or the public

10. Client care
11. Operation
12. Society and environment

How long does it take?

The process from application to result takes up to two months. If your application is incomplete, or your CPD record is not up to date, it may take longer.

How much does it cost?

The application and assessment fee is £250.

RICS Fellow applicant guide

Our RICS Fellow Applicant Guide gives a full explanation of the assessment criteria and the application process.

Download our RICS Fellow Applicant Guide

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More female role models can and should become FRICS

Sharon Slinger FRICS explains how women should have their career achievements recognised with fellowship.

How do I apply?

Before you apply, you’ll need to ensure that your CPD record is up to date. Then you’ll need to provide a set of written submissions relating to your career.

Career history: a 500-word statement on your current role, practices and ambitions, plus a summary of your employment history, and academic and professional qualifications.
Professional characteristics: 500-word statements demonstrating how your achievements meet each of your four chosen characteristics and reflect the principles of fellowship.
Third-party evidence: a statement or copy document from a third party confirming your achievement in relation to your four chosen characteristics.

Apply now: Fellowship application form

What happens next?

Assessment

Your application will be considered by a panel assigned by RICS. We’ll contact you if your application is incomplete, or if we need to investigate any matters of concern.

Result

If your application is approved, you’ll be awarded fellowship and be entitled to use the designation FRICS.

If your application is declined, we’ll send you a report explaining the reasons. You’ll have the right to appeal and details of how to do this will be included in the report.

RICS impacts governments, developers, investors, consumers and other industry stakeholders. As an RICS-qualified professional, I understand my responsibility and commitment to the built environment profession and sector.

Michael Holland FRICS
CEO, Commercial Real Estate, Embassy Office Parks Management Services