The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is the largest multidisciplinary professional engineering institution in the world. The IET was formed in 2006 from two separate institutions: the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE), dating back to 1871, and the Institution of Incorporated Engineers (IIE) dating back to 1884. Worldwide membership is currently in excess of 153,000. The Institution's main offices are in Savoy Place, London, and at Michael Faraday House, Stevenage. It also has premises in Birmingham, Glasgow, Edison, Beijing, Hong Kong and Bangalore.
The IET has the authority to establish professional registration for the style or title of Chartered Engineer, Incorporated Engineer, Engineering Technician, and ICT Technician, through the Engineering Council.
The IET is registered as a charity in England & Wales and in Scotland.
Read more about Institution Of Engineering And Technology: Formation, History of The IEE, History of The IIE, Journals, Purpose and Function, Categories of Membership, Past Presidents
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