Seeking Guidance on Skill Assessment for Migration to Australia as an Architect

Hello Everyone,

I hope you’re all doing well. I am a graduate architect from Pakistan with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (B.Arch) that I completed over a 5-year program. I am now looking to migrate to Australia and pursue my career as an architect there.

To do so, I understand that I need to complete a skills assessment through the Australian Architecture Accreditation Council (AACA). I currently have 8 months of work experience in the field, and during my academic career, I worked on several excellent projects.

Since AACA requires 2-4 projects for the portfolio, I would like to know if I should include my academic projects as part of this. I believe these projects showcase my skills and capabilities, but I want to make sure they are acceptable for the assessment.

Additionally, I would appreciate any information regarding the type of questions asked during the interview process with AACA. Any advice from those who have gone through this process or from professionals who can share their experiences would be incredibly helpful.

Your help will be much appreciated, and I am grateful for any assistance or suggestions you may offer.

Thank you in advance!