The RIBA President’s Medals are open to schools of architecture worldwide, by invitation only. In 2025, a record 530 institutions across 103 countries were invited to participate in the awards.
Each invited school may nominate student work completed during the most recently concluded academic year. Submissions are limited to:
- One dissertation for the Dissertation Medal category
- Up to two design projects for the Bronze Medal (RIBA Part 1) category
- Up to two design projects for the Silver Medal (RIBA Part 2) category
These nominations represent the highest standard of achievement within each institution and reflect the depth, innovation, and ambition of architectural education today.