Rooted in its context, the UCD Architecture is global in its outlook. Uniquely in Ireland, its programmes are accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects ((opens in a new window)RIBA) as well as the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland ((opens in a new window)RIAI), thus ensuring all graduates have an internationally benchmarked qualification. The Landscape Architecture Programme is accredited by the Irish Landscape Institute ((opens in a new window)ILI) and recognised by the European Foundation for Landscape Architecture ((opens in a new window)EFLA). Planning is accredited by the Irish Planning Institute ((opens in a new window)IPI) and the Royal Town Planning Institute ((opens in a new window)RTPI).