A mutual recognition agreement (MRA) is a reciprocal agreement between the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (IFoA) and another actuarial body that recognises each other’s professional qualifications.
Following the introduction of Curriculum 2019, all MRAsÌýwere reviewed.
The IFoA has re-joined the AAE MRA. The IFoA is accepting applications for recognition under the AAE MRA from 1 January 2025. Find out more in our FAQs
For information on how to apply for recognition with ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ under the MRA and the approach we take when considering applications, see our Actuarial Association of Europe webpage.
Mutual recognition agreements have been signed with:
You can view the agreements and find further information on how to apply for mutual recognition using the links above.
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If you are member of another actuarial association that does not hold a MRA with ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ and would like to join ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ as a Fellow or Associate, you can apply through our individual qualification recognition route.
You can find out whether you are eligible and how to apply on our individual qualification recognition webpage.
If you do not meet the criteria for individual qualificationÌýrecognition, you could join ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ as a student and study to become an Associate or Fellow of ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿.
If you have qualification from anÌýIFoA accredited university, aÌýnon IFoA accredited universityÌýorÌýanother professional qualification, you can use our online tool to see if you are eligible to apply for IFoA exam exemptions.
If you have any questions about joining ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ please email our Member Services Team.