Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors - RICS in Europe

RICS in Europe

Based in Brussels since 1993, the European headquarters has offices and staff around continental Europe. RICS Europe is growing throughout Europe, from France to Russia, Central and Eastern Europe to the Nordic region, the Baltics to Turkey.

As at August 2009, RICS Europe had 8,507 members in continental Europe, spread over the different categories of membership:

• 3,881 qualified members - these members can add the letters ‘MRICS’ (Member of RICS) or ‘FRICS’ (Fellow of RICS) after their name
• 1,523 RICS trainees - potential members who are preparing for their APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) Final Assessment
• 3,103 RICS students - professionals who are studying on an RICS accredited degree

Combining global and local support to members, RICS Europe works to:

• Raise the status of the chartered surveying profession in European markets
• Establish high educational and professional standards across Europe
• Represent the profession within the European institutions
• Provide expert policy advice on European property and built environment issues

The RICS Europe Board meets three times per year to discuss the European strategy, monitor progress against plan and discuss member growth and retention activities. The Board is composed of RICS members.