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Our subscription rates vary according to your membership category, age and financial situation. You will pay your first year's subscription just after you join or upgrade.
Our subscription year runs from January to December. The pay structure is reviewed annually. To renew online, log in to "My Account".
* The subscription rates in the tables below include our membership subscription and the Engineering Council’s (EngC) annual fees.
View our application and subscription fees in India.
† Age on 1 January
An Engineering Council entry fee is payable if your application for registration with the Engineering Council is successful.
In subsequent years, your Engineering Council annual fee will be paid at the rate advertised for that year.
Engineering Council registration fees are paid in addition to your IMechE annual subscription.
Each year you will receive an IMechE subscriptions notice detailing both your Engineering Council registration fee, if applicable, and your IMechE annual subscription.
If you have a dual membership with another institution, you can continue to pay your EngC fees through them or you can transfer the payment to us. You will need to provide proof that your EngC fees have been paid to transfer payment of future fees to IMechE.
We understand that as our members progress through their careers, there may be times when they may need more support to pay their membership fees.
If you are retired, a member on a lower income, or find yourself in altered financial circumstances we may be able to help.
You may also wish to consider setting up a monthly payment by Direct Debit. (Members with a UK bank account and UK address only).
To support refugee engineers recently arrived in the UK to feel part of, and gain employment in, the engineering community using their background in engineering, the IMechE has decided to waive membership application and subscription fees for up to two years for eligible potential members. Applicants who have official refugee status in the UK will have accompanying papers which will help us determine those eligible. Please email membership@imeche.org to receive information on qualifying criteria and an application form.
If you have retired from full-time paid employment (i.e. working less than 16 hours per week) and are over 55, you may be eligible for a reduced fee.
A further reduction may also be possible if your income, including your pension, is less than £11,500 a year.
If you find yourself in altered financial circumstances and on an income of £18,000 a year or less, you may be eligible for reduced fees. You may qualify if your lower income is due to any of the following reasons:
A voluntary career break, for example for travel or home renovation, would not normally meet the criteria for eligibility to receive a reduced fee, however, it may be considered in exceptional circumstances with supporting evidence.
If your reason for applying is not listed above, or your income exceeds the limits, your application will be referred to the Reduced Subscriptions Review Group for further consideration.
For international members who are employed and wish to apply for reduced subscriptions, you will need the signature of either your Managing Director, Finance Director, or HR Director to confirm your status. If you are unemployed, please indicate this on your application.
Professionally registered members (CEng, IEng and EngTech) who are eligible for reduced subscription fees also pay reduced Engineering Council fees.
Please contact us if you would like to apply or find out more. T: +44 (0) 1952 214 050 E: subscriptions@imeche.org All cases are reviewed on an individual basis; if your circumstances do not meet any of the above criteria please do contact us to discuss your options.
Our Support Network also provides financial support, debt and money advice, employment coaching, and general advice to help with everyday problems and concerns for you and your immediate family.
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T: +44 (0) 20 7304 6816 E: info@supportnetwork.org.uk
Details of the Institution's application fees and payment options are listed below. A receipt for your payment will be emailed to you by the subscriptions team. If you do not receive a receipt within 3-5 working days, contact the subscriptions team on tel: +44 (0) 1952 214 050 or subscriptions@imeche.org.
† The application fee is non-refundable. *There is no fee for EngTech member applications who qualify for an Approved route or for those applying through the End Point Assessment (EPA) processes.
When applying to join or upgrade a membership using one of our online application forms you will have to pay the application fee when you submit your application. If you apply using one of our editable PDF application forms we will contact you to let you know how you can make payment of the fee.
† The application fee is non-refundable. *EngTech fee applies to Standard route applications only. There is no fee for EngTech member applications who qualify for an Approved route or for those applying through the Armed Forces or End Point Assessment (EPA) processes.
If you are applying again within two years of an unsuccessful Member or Fellow application, the fee is £50. Please note the application fee is non-refundable.
If you are already registered as a professional engineer with another institution** your application fee for IMechE membership is below. You must already be registered through a UK Professional Engineering Institution, or you must be applying under the terms of our mutual recognition agreements.
† The application fee is non-refundable. ** If your professional registration is with a UK Professional Engineering Institution, this will remain with your current Institution unless you specifically request to transfer registration to IMechE after you are elected.
From 1 January 2026, a one-off application fee of £50 will be added to your account before activating the scheme. Once you have submitted your registration form, we will contact you to let you know how you can make payment of the fee via your IMechE online account.
From 1 January 2026 If your membership ended in the current calendar year you can reinstate on payment of the current year’s fees. Please contact the Subscriptions team on +44 (0) 1952 214 050 or subscriptions@imeche.org. Non-registered members If you were an Affiliate or Associate Member, or your professional registration fee is paid through another Professional Engineering Institution, and your membership ended outside the current year, please contact the IMechE membership team on +44 (0) 20 7304 6999 or membership@imeche.org for further information on reinstating your membership. Professionally registered members If you were professionally registered, it is best to get in touch with us first on +44 (0) 20 7304 6999 or email membership@imeche.org to confirm your eligibility to reinstate.
If you are an IEng or a CEng candidate, there is an annual fee of £50. This is paid on initial application and every following January until completion of the scheme, in addition to your membership fee. This fee will appear with your annual IMechE subscriptions in your online account.
There is a fee of £40 for prospective members requiring an Academic Review. The fee does NOT apply to current members who are paying subscriptions to IMechE. If you would like to become a paying member at the time of applying for Academic Review, then the £40 application fee will be waived. As the Academic Review is the first step in completing your membership application, if you go on to apply for membership as an EngTech, IEng or CEng Member or Fellow within 1 year of undertaking the Academic Review, the £40 will be deducted from your professional registration application fee.
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