IEEE Membership Requirements
Advancing Technology for Humanity
Did you realize IEEE membership is not limited to electrical and electronic engineering professionals? You can become an IEEE member if you have professional experience in the following fields.
IEEE membership offers access to technical innovation, cutting-edge information, networking opportunities, and exclusive member benefits. Members support IEEE’s mission to advance technology for humanity and the profession, while memberships build a platform to introduce careers in technology to students around the world.
IEEE Designated Fields
- Engineering
- Computer sciences and information technology
- Physical sciences
- Biological and medical sciences
- Mathematics
- Technical communications, education, management, law, and policy

Membership Benefits
Network with local Members
Special Interest Memberships
- IEEE Society Membership
- IEEE Standards Association
- IEEE Women in Engineering
- Affinity Groups
Stay Technically Current
Professional Networking
- Local Section, Society Chapter, and Student Branch Meetings & Events
- IEEE CollabratecTM
- Volunteering
- Local Social Events
Career Development & Services
- IEEE JobSite w/ Career Alert
- EEE Mentoring via IEEE CollabratecTM
- IEEE ResumeLab
- IEEE Awards & Recognition
Continuing Education
As a student or professional, you have access to:
- Continuing professional education online courses through the IEEE eLearning Library and the IEEE Learning Network
- Society educational offerings
- IEEE Certificate program
Many of these IEEE education experiences offer Continuing Education Units (CEU) and Professional Development Hours (PDH).
Member Discounts and Reduced Rates
- Reduced rates on IEEE Products
- Member Discounts* on:
- Financial Services
- Insurance Services
- Home & Office Services
- Travel Services