Accreditation of courses by CICES is a mark of assurance that the programmes meet standards set by industry. The accreditation process gives educational institutions a structured framework from which they can assess, evaluate and improve their programmes. From the student’s viewpoint, they can choose a quality course which may give them an advantage in the job market, plus they obtain a student membership of CICES, then a free upgrade to Graduate Member once they have completed the course.

Accreditation of degrees and diplomas by CICES is a mark of assurance that the programmes meet the education standards set by industry, producing graduates with enough knowledge and background to become professional surveyors.

CICES is an international qualifying body dedicated to the regulation, education and training of surveyors working within civil engineering.

What benefits are there for students?

Accreditation means free student membership of CICES for the duration of the course.

For students on degree courses, we offer a period of free graduate membership until the following subscription year. 

From March 1st, 2026, student members who have graduated can enjoy an automatic upgrade to Graduate Membership (GCInstCES) upon providing proof of qualification.

Student Member benefits include electronic access to our monthly journal Civil Engineering Surveyor, monthly newsletters, reference to a specialist professional body on CVs, access to regional CPD events, eligibility to enter the CICES student prize and awards scheme.

Find CICES-accredited courses and programmes 

University courses

CICES accredits multiple university courses. Full details of all accredited programmes are available here.

Diplomas and other courses

Searching for a diploma or another course? Here you'll find more information about current opportunities accredited by CICES.

Course accreditation benefits for Universities and colleges

Why have your courses accredited by CICES?

Course accreditation by CICES provides a mark of assurance that the programmes meet the standards set by industry; producing graduates with enough knowledge and background to become technical and professional surveyors.

What benefits are there for your educational institution?

CICES accreditation is an accepted and detailed process which drills down into course modules and wider university support systems, ensuring that programmes have industry input and helping graduates to hit the ground running when they gain employment.

The accreditation process gives educational institutions a structured framework from which they can assess, evaluate and improve their programmes, while from a student's viewpoint, they can choose a quality course which may give them an advantage in the job market.

The advantages of professional accreditation are recognised internationally and have grown in importance to employers as a means by which they can be confident in the skills and professionalism of their graduate employees.

An accredited programme may also have a market advantage for educational institutions wishing to attract international students to the UK.

CICES-accredited universities also benefit from friendships formed with their CICES regional committee.

This maintains the university’s link with local professionals and industry input into course development, which can result in joint CPD events for students and CICES members.

Want your course to be CICES accredited?

University and college course leaders wishing to gain CICES accreditation should submit the following documentation to segerton@cices.org:

  • The course titles and levels (BSc, BEng, MSc etc.)
  • University/College Prospectus
  • Detailed course modules
  • Lecturer CVs
  • 2 x past exam papers for each course
  • Examples of student coursework