Professional bodies

Professional engineering bodies

The UK institutions behind EngTech, IEng and CEng, and what they offer students and graduates.

The 24 professional engineering institutions and bodies in the UK: who they are for, and what they offer students — membership is free or cheap for most students and is the first step towards EngTech, IEng or CEng.

EngC

Engineering Council

all engineering disciplinesprofessional registration (CEng, IEng, EngTech, ICTTech)degree accreditation standards
APM

Association for Project Management

project management

Free (annual subscription £0) for students and apprentices aged 16+

Student membership

CIOB

Chartered Institute of Building

construction managementbuildingbuilt environment

Free for students (full- or part-time)

Student membership

CIBSE

Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers

building servicesmechanical (HVAC)electricallightingsustainability

Free for full-time students

Student membership

CIHT

Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation

highwaystransportationcivilplanning

Free for full-time students

Student membership

CIWEM

Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management

waterenvironmentalflood riskwastewater

Complimentary for full- or part-time students

Student membership

EngineeringUK

EngineeringUK

all engineering disciplinescareers outreachworkforce research
IHE

Institute of Highway Engineers

highwaystransportcivil

Free for student members

Student membership

IOM3

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

materialsmineralsminingmetallurgypolymers

£20 one-off fee (undergraduate package); £18 per year for postgraduates

Student membership

InstMC

Institute of Measurement and Control

measurementcontrolinstrumentationautomation

Free (annual subscription fee: free)

Student membership

IAgrE

Institution of Agricultural Engineers

agriculturalbiosystemsenvironmentalland-based engineering

No charge (sponsored by the Douglas Bomford Trust)

Student membership

IChemE

Institution of Chemical Engineers

chemicalbiochemicalprocess

Free for undergraduates (no annual subscription)

Student membership

ICES

Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors

civil engineering surveyinggeospatialcommercial managementquantity surveying

Student membership

ICE

Institution of Civil Engineers

civilinfrastructuregeotechnicaltransportwater

Free for students (engineering or related course, placement or apprenticeship)

Student membership

IET

Institution of Engineering and Technology

electricalelectroniccomputingcommunicationsenergy

£36 for the duration of your course

Student membership

IMechE

Institution of Mechanical Engineers

mechanicalautomotiveaerospacemanufacturingrailway

Free (Student Affiliate)

Student membership

IOSH

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health

health and safetyoccupational safety

£15

Student membership

IStructE

Institution of Structural Engineers

structuralcivilbuilt environment

Student membership

RAEng

Royal Academy of Engineering

all engineering disciplinespolicyscholarships and awards
RAeS

Royal Aeronautical Society

aerospaceaeronauticalaviationspace

Free Student Affiliate membership for full-time students

Student membership

RICS

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

surveyingquantity surveyingconstructionpropertybuilt environment

Free for students

Student membership

STEM Learning

STEM Learning

STEM educationSTEM Ambassadorsteacher CPD
Tomorrow's Engineers

Tomorrow's Engineers

engineering careers for young peopleschools outreach
WES

Women's Engineering Society

all engineering disciplinesdiversity and inclusion

£15 a year

Student membership


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