Take your next step with us

There are few professions as exciting and rewarding as mechanical engineering. And now, more than ever, mechanical engineers are critical to the world’s future, as they work to find innovative ways to address global challenges like energy consumption, transport demand and population growth. That’s why the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is working hard to help you, the next generation of mechanical engineers, to make this happen.

Welcome to all new students!

We hope you’re excited about the academic year ahead and looking forward to student life. Your first term can be very busy, however we hope you can take some time out to explore some of the information on this site and take up the opportunity to join the Institution as a free Affiliate member.

If you haven’t already done so, join now the fastest growing professional engineering Institution in the UK and get access to a range of benefits for free.

Want to know more?

Our team of regional representatives will be visiting all IMechE accredited universities in the first few weeks of term to explain more about the benefits of membership and to provide you with a copy of our Data book for engineers.

IMechE News for you

Bloodhound: The ultimate engineering adventure

To help promote engineering education and inspire the next generation of engineers, the Institution has become a sponsor of Bloodhound: the supersonic car project. This project, with its comprehensive and far-reaching educational outreach programme for young people around the world from 5 - 19, is regarded as the most iconic engineering education experience of this generation.

Surviving your dissertation or project report

As an engineering student, it’s likely at some point that you’ll be required to write a dissertation or project report. We’ve created a dedicated section of this website offering all the advice you need. With our handy tips on choosing a topic, researching and then writing your dissertation or report, you’ll stay sane and end up with a piece of work you can be proud of.

Your future starts here

We can help you realise your full potential and make the most of your engineering career. Contact us or to join, call 0845 226 9191 (UK only), +44 (0)20 7304 6999 (overseas), or email membership@imeche.org.