Lithuania
Country Profile
ACE Member Organisations
Lithuanian Chamber of Architects LAR
Kalvariju street 1, 09310 VILNIUS
Tel : +370 5 275 42 41
President: Algimantas Pliučas
Head of Delegation: Linas Tuleikis
Lithuanian Union of Architects LAS
Kalvariju g., 1, 09310 Vilnius
Tel : +370 5 2756483
Fax : +370 5 2724825
http://www.architektusajunga.lt
President: Gintaras Balčytis
Head of Delegation: Rūta Leitanaitė
The statistics are sourced from the The Architectural Profession in Europe 2024 Sector Study.
Access to the profession
| Academic training | Bachelor of 4 years (compulsory) Master’s degree 2 years (not compulsory) |
|---|---|
| Comments | |
| Entrance examination | Yes |
| If yes How much time | Compulsory professional experience of 3 years for BA. |
| Professional training needed? | Yes Compulsory professional examination by the Ministry of the Environment and the ACL. Compulsory registration with the LAR. |
| Qualified as | Qualified Architect (Dipl. Architect) |
Continuous Professional Development
| Are certain subjects mandatory? | No |
|---|---|
| Development of the trainings: A. Estimated number of courses/year B. Estimated number of participants/year C. Estimated lesson hours/year | C |
| Do you have a database of the content of your CPD programme? | No |
| Do you have any evaluation criteria for the CPD material? | Yes, the estimation of courses |
| Does a system of CPD for architects exists in your country? | Yes |
| If it is compulsory, is it required by law or by a Code of Conduct? | Compulsory by law |
| If it is regulated, who regulates the system: A professional body A governmental body A combination of the two? | A combination of the two |
| If yes: Is it compulsory? Is it encouraged? Is it free? | Compulsory |
| Is it organised? | Yes |
| Is this required level validated or checked and how: A. Not requested B. Attendance tracking C. Attendance tracking D. Self-assessment using self-test E. By regular checks F. Examination G. Thesis H. Other means (e.g. electronic monitoring)? | C |
| Is training (provision) delivered abroad accepted? | No |
| Level of requirements for the architects: | |
| What kind of sanction is applied for the non-compliance with CPD obligation: A. None B. Reprimand C. Expulsion from the register D. Other? | C |
| What level of training is provided: | Not described |
| What types of activities or provisions are accepted: | Practical activity |
| Who provides the courses? | ACL |
| Who recognises (accredits) these trainings? | ACL |
Liability and insurance
| Are Architects obligation to carry insurance? | |
|---|---|
| Comments | All designs must have insurance |
| How are insurance premiums calculated? | |
| Insurances/Agents | |
| Legal Basis: what are the most commonly used Term and Conditions: | |
| What are the requirements for obtaining insurance? | |
| What forms of Insurance contract exist: |
Professional title
| Competent authority | – Ministry of the environment in collaboration with the Chamber of Architects – Architects’ Chamber of Lithuania (ACL) |
|---|---|
| If yes, Where? | |
| Mandatory Registration | No |
| Professional title | Architect |
| Protection of the function of Architects | Yes |
| Protection of the title “Architect” | Yes |
Requirements to practice
| What requirements must a European architect fulfill to practice in this country? | Diploma, Registration with the Ministry of Environment and Architects’ Chamber of Lithuania. |
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Traineeship
| Additional compulsory practical training – internship | 3 years after Bachelor or 1 year after Master degree |
|---|---|
| Complementary professional education | Not described |
| Compulsory Professional examination | Yes. Compulsory Professional examination by the Ministry of the Environment and the Architects\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' Chamber of Lithuania. |
| Compulsory professional experience (requirement for access to the professional examination) Where? To which conditions | In the architect office / Not conducted |
| Evaluation method used | In the architect office / Not conducted |
| Evaluation of the professional experience | Just during on the process of licensing in ACL |
| Model form of contract available | No |
| Number of hours per month required | Not described |
| Period of traineeship supervised (overseen) By who? | Architects\\\\\\\' Chamber of Lithuanian |
| Professional practice undertaken abroad taken into account | Yes |
| Remuneration of the professional experience | Not described |
| Requirement for undertaking compulsory professional experience as a requirement for access to the professional examination | There are no requirement |
| Specific supplementary courses organised | Architects\\\' Chamber of Lithuanian |
| Trainee accompanied | Not described |