Transfer your membership from another institution

Are you already registered at another institution in the UK?

If you’re already registered as an Engineering Technician, an Incorporated Engineer or a Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council via one of the professional engineering institutions they approve, then you can join us as at the same registration level.

To apply you need:

Guidance notes are available to help you with your application. We do not need to assess your competence again and, provided you submit a detailed application, it is unlikely that we will need to interview you.

 

Are you considering Fellowship?

If you would also like to be considered for Fellowship as part of your transfer, then please read through the information below and submit both applications (only one application fee is required):

Are you already registered at another institution somewhere else in the world?

Applying under a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)

Registered professional engineers who can demonstrate the UK-SPEC competence requirements, are eligible to apply under the Mutual Recognition Agreement if they are registered with:

You should contact the membership team to check whether you are eligible to use this process before you begin your application.

Applying under an Engineering Council Admission Pathway Agreement (APA)

The Engineering Council has signed Admission Pathway Agreements (APAs) with various organisations to facilitate the mobility and recognition of engineering professionals between the UK and other countries. If you wish to apply for membership under one of these APAs, please email membership@imeche.org for further information.

  • Engineers Ireland
  • KIVI - The Netherlands
  • Ordem dos Engenheiros – Portugal
  • AIPE and AQPE – Spain
  • Engineering New Zealand
  • NCEES – USA

Become a member

Contact our Membership team if you have any questions about joining us:

  • Check your qualifications for professional registration

    Not sure if your academic qualifications give you eligibility for professional registration?

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