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As a member of IEEE you will be presented with new resources, valuable opportunities and many discounts that will help you advance your career in the right direction.
Through IEEE, you can find colleagues who share your vision and commitment. Join the more than 400,000 members around the world who are moving technology forward today.
In the spirit of IEEE's mission to 'Advance Technology for Humanity', IEEE offers an electronic membership (e-Membership) option with reduced dues.
The e-Membership option is available to new and renewing members who reside in countries where the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) does not exceed US$15,000 (per United Nations Guidelines). Annual base dues with e-Membership are just US$50*.
What is e-Membership?
A Paperless Membership Option
IEEE continues to work for the benefit of its members. Membership affordability is one more way IEEE can help you do more.
Less paper means less environmental impact too.
Members who join or renew and select the e-Membership option will receive an electronic copy of their membership card and membership materials. All publications, including IEEE Spectrum magazine, The Institute and Potentials, will also be delivered digitally.
Membership Benefit | e-Membership | Traditional Membership |
IEEE Membership Card | electronic (PDF) | |
IEEE Spectrum magazine | electronic | print and electronic |
The Institute newsletter | electronic | print and electronic |
Potentials magazine | electronic | print and electronic |
All other benefits of membership | no change | no change |
Annual base dues | US$50* | US$138* |
*IEEE membership dues also carry a regional activities assessment based on your country, and can be US$4, US$5 or US$13 additional depending on where you live. This assessment is the same whether you choose electronic or traditional membership.
Learn more about this on the Frequently Asked Questions Web page
Choosing e-Membership
If you reside in one of the countries where e-Membership is available you can join IEEE, or renew your existing membership, online.
Learn how to renew and choose the e-Membership option
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The e-Membership option is not available to students. If you are a student enrolled in at least a 50% course load at an accredited university, IEEE has a special Student membership available to you.
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IEEE members connect, communicate, and learn from colleagues, in addition to saving on products and services.
