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.
Further information on the qualifications, additional requirements for entry to each category of membership and the application and assessment process can be found by visiting our Join the IET page or by contacting Membership Services. Please note we are unable to indicate which category of membership you are eligible for until we have received and assessed a membership application.