Join the IET
Why the IET?
Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned professional, membership connects you to the people, tools and support that drive your career forward.
Because better never stops. And neither should you.
Pioneer, break boundaries and strive for excellence with the IET.
Global Network
- Be part of a global force for progress
- Build powerful networks—locally and worldwide
- Collaborate, contribute, and grow together
- Forge meaningful, long-term relationships
- Get closer to innovation in your region.
Professional progression
- Shape your career with tailored support and guidance
- Achieve Professional Registration with confidence
- Track your progress and grow your expertise
- Explore world-class engineering research
- Lead the conversation in your field.
Impact and purpose
- Drive change through innovation and impact
- Invest in your future with awards and scholarships
- Unlock guidance tailored to your sector
- Inspire and uplift the next generation
- Be a voice for progress in engineering.
Choose the right membership for you
For professional technicians and engineers
You may be eligible for membership through your employer
Find out if your organisations is part of our central payments scheme.
For the scholars and the enthusiasts
Membership fees
Find out more about our membership fees, including information on how to pay.
IET membership at a glance
We offer various membership categories, each with specific criteria based on qualifications and experience.
Who can join the IET?
Anyone can join the IET. You may be working in a related field, studying towards an engineering qualification or simply have a passion for engineering and technology. There is a category of membership for everyone.
How do I join the IET?
You can join the IET by simply completing our online form.
What level of experience do I need for professional membership?
The level of experience required will vary, depending on the category of membership you're applying for.
You can find out more by visiting our membership at a glance page for more information.
What category of membership is right for me?
Membership is open to everyone who values involvement with the IET.
Student and apprentice members
Students and apprentices are those who are undergoing a programme of study leading to qualifications that will eventually entitle them to apply to use designatory letters.
Associate
Associates may be working in a related field or simply have a passion for engineering and technology. You may not have an engineering qualification but still value involvement with the IET.
Member (with entitlement to use TMIET)
All professional technicians who can demonstrate by their education and/or experience that they are professionally engaged in one of the many technology fields within the scope of the IET are eligible to apply to use the letters TMIET after their names. Registered engineering technicians are eligible to apply to use TMIET. Those with Foundation Degrees or the equivalent (Higher National Diplomas or Certificates) will also be eligible to apply to use TMIET.
Member (with entitlement to use MIET)
All professional engineers and graduate professionals who are engaged in one of the many technology fields within the scope of the IET, or are established professionals with knowledge based on experience, are eligible to apply to use the letters MIET after their names.
Fellow (FIET)
Fellowship recognises significant individual responsibility, sustained achievement and professionalism in areas relevant to the interests of the IET.
Honorary Fellow (HonFIET)
Honorary Fellows are distinguished by their work in engineering and are those individuals who have either rendered services to the IET or whose association is of mutual benefit.
Please note we are unable to indicate which category of membership you are eligible for until we have received and assessed a membership application.
Can I get support from my employer to join?
If your organisation is an IET Partner, you may be eligible for free membership. Check out our central payments scheme page for more information.
Hear from our members
“I’ve been completely supported within my IET career journey. It’s the largest engineering Institution in the United Kingdom and it is not just an institute for one type of engineer but an institute for all engineers. I found it the most welcoming, most friendly and really informative.”
Craig Maclean MIET
“My IET membership has helped me overcome challenges in my role and career and given me this new professional family where I can reach out to people and ask questions. That is really invaluable because journeys can be lonely in different ways and being able to have a network that you can reach out to has been really helpful.”
Ama Frimpong MIET
“IET membership has definitely opened up opportunities that would not otherwise have been available to me.”
Ivan Woolley TMIET
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Contact us
The Membership Team are available, Monday to Friday, between 8 am and 6 pm GMT.
You can write to us, call us on +44 (0) 1438 765678, chat to us online, or simply send us an email to membership@theiet.org.