Learn more about how to become licensed in the United States as an international applicant through our webinar on May 14, 2026. Whether you’re licensed internationally or received an education outside the U.S., you’ll have a chance to learn more about your potential pathways to licensure.
During the webinar, NCARB’s Senior Manager of Council Relations: Policy & International Relations, Brittney Cosby, and Customer Relations Program Specialist Deanna Stripling, Assoc. AIA, DCSP, CSM, provided an overview of the pathways to U.S. licensure—including NCARB’s International Architect Path, internationally educated path, and mutual recognition agreements (MRAs). Our panelists also answered questions in a live Q&A session.
Review the top resources NCARB experts recommended:
- International Applicant References | Bookmark this page for easy access to all the resources you may need on the path to U.S. licensure.
- Licensing Requirements Tool | Understand specific requirements in your preferred jurisdiction with NCARB’s interactive licensing requirements tool.
- International Architect Checklist | If you’re pursuing the International Architect Path, use this documentation checklist to help you keep track of requirements.
- Education Guidelines | Learn more about the internationally educated, or Education Evaluation Services for Architects (EESA) path in NCARB’s Education Guidelines.
- Architectural Experience Program® (AXP®) Guidelines | Understand how to earn and report professional experience by reviewing the AXP Guidelines.
