Institution of Mechanical Engineers |

We are here to help students and graduates like you learn, grow, and connect with engineers worldwide.

Join as a Student or Associate Member and make your mark on a changing world. Gain the skills, support, and connections you need to reach your full career potential.

Sign up to our free student membership and start shaping your future. You can apply if you are an undergraduate student studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.

• Build your engineering knowledge
• Join our community of engineering students
• Get support to plan your future career

Join us as an Associate Member and make your mark on our changing world. You can apply if you are a graduate with an undergraduate degree in a science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subject.

Whether you have already started your career or are job hunting - join us and get career ready. It is the membership grade designed specifically for graduate engineers.

• Get recognition with the post-nominal AMIMechE
• Work towards professional registration as a Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated (IEng) Engineer
• Develop essential work-ready skills

Online Library

The ultimate back up to your university library - get instant access to 75,000+ free resources, ebooks, journals, articles, and engineering standards. 

With a search tool which lets you scan all databases at once saving you time – the online library is your go-to source for reliable, time-saving research support.

Student and Graduate Awards and Scholarships

As a student and Associate member, you can apply for exclusive awards and scholarships worth up to £9,000. Open to both undergraduates and postgraduates – showcase your talent and get recognised for your achievements.

Support Network

Access expert help and support on everything from budgeting, mental health, and counselling to employment coaching and student grants. Whatever challenges you are facing, support is available.

Stay Informed

Keep up with the latest engineering trends and innovations through Professional Engineering magazine, the PE Weekly newsletter, and monthly industry updates – keep connected to the issues shaping industry.

And Much More

Tap into career support, join our community of engineers, professional development tools, training, events, and volunteering opportunities.

Our student engineering challenges help undergraduates apply theory, build problem-solving skills, and stand out to employers.

Formula Student - Design, build, and race a single seater car with live finals at Silverstone. 

UAS Challenge- Design and build an unmanned aerial system (UAS) and demonstrate its flight capability.

Railway Challenge - Create a miniature locomotive and showcase your innovation at Stapleford Miniature Railway.

Design Challenge - Tackle a real-world brief to design and build a small-scale engineering device, with national finals at IMechE HQ in London.

We’re committed to inclusion, integrity, and innovation.

Our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (2021–2025) aims to make both the Institution and the wider engineering profession more welcoming and accessible to all.

Encouraging innovation, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning, our scholarships and awards are here to help you when you need it most.