This status requires the educational establishment to have a robust culture of research and knowledge exchange which has a direct and significant impact and contribution on the evolution of the distinct nature and discipline of Architectural Technology. This will be of significant value to industry and other stakeholders at local and national level with whom the educational establishment engage.
An application for Centre of Excellence may be made at any point after the educational establishment has achieved re-Accreditation of its Architectural Technology Honours degree (or equivalent). Unless in exceptional circumstances, the educational establishment must also offer a CIAT Recognised Masters programme.