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Board of Architects

Polytechnics with waivers

Find out if your polytechnic diploma qualifies for advanced standing and what you must complete to have your architecture degree recognised for Board registration.

Last updated on 1 July 2026

Waivers and requirements for polytechnic graduates

Architectural qualifications accredited by the Board are five years full-time on campus courses.

Polytechnic graduates from the following courses may be granted up to two years advanced standing (depending on the university) for the overseas degree courses but are required to complete a minimum of three (3) years full-time on campus architectural programme, which includes the final year of the first degree of Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) or its equivalent in order for the final degree of Bachelor/Master of Architecture to be recognised by the Board for registration.

Polytechnic diplomas qualifying for advanced standing waivers

Singapore Polytechnic

Diploma in Architectural Technology/Architecture

Temasek Polytechnic

Diploma in Interior Architecture

Nanyang Polytechnic

Diploma in Architecture

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Diploma in Design (Architecture Specialisation)