A mutual recognition agreement (MRA) is a reciprocal agreement between the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) and another actuarial body that recognises each other’s professional qualifications.
Following the introduction of Curriculum 2019, all MRAs were 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 the IFoA 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.
If you are member of another actuarial association that does not hold a MRA with the IFoA and would like to join the IFoA 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 qualification recognition, you could join the IFoA as a student and study to become an Associate or Fellow of the IFoA.
If you have qualification from an IFoA accredited university, a non IFoA accredited university or another 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 the IFoA please email our Member Services Team.
If you have any questions about membership please email us or call us on +44 (0) 131 240 1325. Response times can be found in our membership FAQs.