CIBSE Membership

Student Grade Information

CIBSE student membership is for those currently registered on an engineering course of study. Our members come from a wide range of engineering disciplines within the building services sector around the world. 

CIBSE student membership is free to full time students for the duration of their course and £33 per annum for part time students.

Student membership will enable you to become involved in the life of the Institution, and to take advantage of the valuable services it offers to develop your career. It demonstrates your commitment to the industry, and enables you to become involved in the promotion and development of the profession and the built environment.  Join our community of over19,000 members today and belong to a global network of professional support and expertise

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• Full time student online application    
• Part time student online application

If you are requested to provide proof that you are currently on a course of study for Student membership of CIBSE, please complete this form: Student Membership Questionnaire

Becoming a CIBSE student member will give you a number of benefits, including:  

• Free subscription to the CIBSE Journal, the ENewsletter and Technical Bulletin
  Keep up to date with the latest industry news, events and legislation.
• Free and unlimited access to the CIBSE Knowledge Portal
  Immediate, online access to search and download the full range of CIBSE publications. These include the CIBSE Knowledge Series which contains accessible introductions to a variety of building services topics to help you study more effectively as well as the CIBSE Student Databook which is an invaluable tool you will use in your studies.
• Countless networking opportunities
  Meet other young professionals and students in the industry. Get involved in CIBSE groups and societies including the Young Engineers Network; with regional centres that aim to provide a forum & support network for young engineers.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development
  CIBSE offers members full support through education, training and resources, enabling you to progress your career in the right direction.
• Substantial discounts
  CIBSE members can get up to half price off printed copies of publications from CIBSE and other publishers as well as valuable discounts on CIBSE events, conferences and training courses.

Gaining professional membership and registration

Once you have completed your course of study we recommend and encourage you upgrade to an appropriate grade of CIBSE membership.

We can also advise you on gaining professional membership of CIBSE and registration with the Engineering Council at Licentiate/Engineering Technician, Associate/Incorporated Engineer, Member/Chartered Engineer.  We can offer you the support and assistance to help you at each stage of your application process.

To speak to one of our team call 020 8772 3650.