Is my UK qualification valid overseas?
Your RTPI-accredited degree and (if applicable) RTPI membership are widely recognised. Many UK planning graduates work overseas without needing to re-qualify. That said, employers may expect you to demonstrate knowledge of local planning legislation and administration.

Is my overseas qualification valid in the UK?
Certainly - there are many planners working here on their home qualification. As with the preceding question, however, you may be expected to prove your knowledge of the local system. You could follow a distance learning course or study modules on Planning Matters.

Can I become a member of the RTPI with my overseas qualification?
Through the new category of Associate membership, this is now possible. If you belong to our sister planning institutes in Australia, Canada or New Zealand, special recognition conditions apply. For more details on special arrangements for PIA, CIP and NZPI Members, please click here.

How can I find work as a planner overseas?
We have a range of articles which you may find helpful:
    General advice
    Working in Australia
    Working in New Zealand (and a personal account)
    Working in the USA
    Working in Canada (a personal account)

I'm an overseas planner - How can I find work in the UK?
Again, we have a range of articles:

    General advice
    US and Canadian planners
    Australian and New Zealand planners
    EU planners

What are the opportunities for voluntary work abroad in planning?
Click here for a briefing

Is there an equivalent of the RTPI in other countries?
Click here for the countries and the names of the organisations

How can I find out about the planning system of another country?
Contact the RTPI International Affairs Officer

I'm moving abroad - can I contact RTPI members in another country?
If you are a corporate member of the Institute, we can give you a print-out of fellow members in a particular country subject to data protection conditions. Email the International Affairs Officer for details.

My job doesn't have any international planning content but I am interested in what happens in other countries. How can I keep in touch with the issues?
Join the International Development Network.

Author:

Judith Eversley

Publisher:

The Royal Town Planning Institute

Date:

20-May-08

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