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Annual Subscription rates for existing members

IChemE's subscription year runs from January to December with payment due on 1 January each year. Subscription rates are reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees and are based on membership grade and location. 

Our subscription bands align with the World Bank's 'country classifications by income level'. Those in Country Group 1 pay the standard rate for the relevant membership grade, members in Country Group 2 and 3 pay approximately 65% of the standard rate. 

If you pay for your own membership fees, you may be able to claim back the tax on your membership subscription payment. Please refer to your country’s tax office/government for more information.

Our annual membership fees for new members are prorated each quarter. If you start your membership mid-year, your first payment will be adjusted based on the remaining months. For example, if you sign up in June, you’ll only pay for the remaining six months of the year. If you sign up in Q4 2024 your membership will expire on 31 December 2025.

Membership grade annual subscriptions

Fellow

*Net figures subject to minor variation to ensure gross figure (amount including GST) offers members a rounded figure.

Chartered Member

*Net figures subject to minor variation to ensure gross figure (amount including GST) offers members a rounded figure.

Associate Member

The fees below are for Associate Members renewing their membership. First-year fees can be found on the Associate Member grade page.

Student Members who transfer to Associate Membership pay 50% for their first year in the grade.

*Net figures subject to minor variation to ensure gross figure (amount including GST) offers members a rounded figure.

Technician Member

*Net figures subject to minor variation to ensure gross figure (amount including GST) offers members a rounded figure.

Associate Fellow

*Net figures subject to minor variation to ensure gross figure (amount including GST) offers members a rounded figure.

Affiliate

The fees below are for Affiliate Members renewing their membership. First-year fees can be found on the Affiliate Member grade page.

Student Members who transfer to Affiliate Membership pay 50% for their first year in the grade.

*Net figures subject to minor variation to ensure gross figure (amount including GST) offers members a rounded figure.

Student Member

Student membership is free for undergraduates, and there is no annual subscription fee. Postgraduate students are eligible for free Affiliate or Associate membership for the length of their studies, and can apply for fees to be waived via the reduced rates section of the website.

Reduced membership grade annual subscriptions

General reduced rates

Please review our reduced rate eligibility criteria for more information. 

*Net figures subject to minor variation to ensure gross figure (amount including GST) offers members a rounded figure.

Postgraduate student reduced rates

If you have re-entered full time education to obtain a postgraduate degree, you are eligible for Affiliate or Associate membership for free via reduced rates. Courses that qualify are:

  • research degrees (PhD, EngDoc, MPhil) in a subject related to chemical engineering
  • taught postgraduate degree courses in a subject related to chemical engineering.

Registration annual subscriptions

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Reduced rates are shown in brackets. Please review our reduced rate eligibility criteria for more information. 

  • Country Group 1: GBP 45.91 (20.76)
  • Country Group 2 and 3: GBP 45.91 (20.76)
  • Australia: GBP 50.50 (22.84) (Country Group 1 + 10% GST)
  • New Zealand: GBP 52.80 (23.87) (Country Group 1 + 15% GST)

The rate for Chartered Engineer (CEng) is set by Engineering Council who license IChemE to assess for and award this registration. IChemE collects this fee on behalf of the Engineering Council, IChemE's international discounts are therefore not applicable.

Incorporated Engineer (IEng)

Reduced rates are shown in brackets. Please review our reduced rate eligibility criteria for more information. 

  • Country Group 1: GBP 38.96 (17.28)
  • Country Group 2 and 3: GBP 38.96 (17.28)
  • Australia: GBP 42.86 (19.01) (Country Group 1 + 10% GST)
  • New Zealand: GBP 44.80 (19.87) (Country Group 1 + 15% GST)

The rate for Incorporated Engineer is set by Engineering Council who license IChemE to assess for and award this registration. IChemE collects this fee on behalf of the Engineering Council, IChemE's international discounts are therefore not applicable.

Engineering Technician (EngTech)

Reduced rates are shown in brackets. Please review our reduced rate eligibility criteria for more information. 

  • Country Group 1: GBP 22.34 (9.90)
  • Country Group 2 and 3: GBP 22.34 (9.90)
  • Australia: GBP 24.57 (10.89) (Country Group 1 + 10% GST)
  • New Zealand: GBP 25.69 (11.39) (Country Group 1 + 15% GST)

The rate for Engineering Technician is set by Engineering Council who license IChemE to assess for and award this registration. IChemE collects this fee on behalf of the Engineering Council, IChemE's international discounts are therefore not applicable.

Chartered Scientist (CSci)

The base rate for Chartered Scientist is set by the Science Council who license IChemE to assess for and award this registration. IChemE collects this fee on behalf of the Science Council, IChemE's international discounts are therefore not applicable. In addition to the base rate, the fees listed above also include an administration charge which is used to offset other Science Council costs incurred by IChemE. 

Registered Scientist (RSci)

The base rate for Registered Scientist is set by the Science Council who license IChemE to assess for and award this registration. IChemE collects this fee on behalf of the Science Council, IChemE's international discounts are therefore not applicable. In addition to the base rate, the fees listed above also include an administration charge which is used to offset other Science Council costs incurred by IChemE. 

Registered Science Technician (RSciTech)

The base rate for Registered Science Technician is set by the Science Council who license IChemE to assess for and award this registration. IChemE collects this fee on behalf of the Science Council, IChemE's international discounts are therefore not applicable. In addition to the base rate, the fees listed above also include an administration charge which is used to offset other Science Council costs incurred by IChemE. 

Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv)

The rate for Chartered Environmentalist is set by the Society for the Environment which licenses IChemE to assess for and award this registration. IChemE collects this fee on behalf of the Society for the Environment, IChemE's international discounts are therefore not applicable.

Professional Process Safety Engineer