Your Questions Answered – Associate Membership

Can I become an Associate?
How much will it cost me to apply?
How much is it to maintain my membership?
What paperwork do I need to apply?
I have an overseas Engineering degree – can I become an Associate?

Associate Membership is for graduates with a degree in an Engineering-related subject, such as:

• IMechE-accredited degree
• UK Engineering degree
• UK Maths, Physics or other relevant Science degree
• Engineering Council graduate diploma
• Overseas Engineering degree which meets IMechE requirements 

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The application fee is £35. However, this fee will be waived if you apply before September in the year of your graduation.

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Details of the rates can be found on the subscriptions page .  

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You will need a completed application form , an application fee  if not applying immediately after graduation, and a copy of your degree certificate authenticated by one of the following, who should state that “this is a true and fair copy of the original” in writing on the copy and add their name and position:

• The university you graduated from
• A Chartered Engineer (or the equivalent level of professional registration overseas)
• A senior management figure within your organisation
• A member of your company’s HR department

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Most overseas Engineering degrees are acceptable for Associate Membership. Degrees from European countries and countries covered by the Washington Accord will be acceptable. For information on other countries, please call the Membership helpline on 0845 226 9191 from the UK or +44(0)20 7304 6999 from overseas.

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