International recognition

Trusted Standards, recognised around the world.

Engineering crosses borders. Professional standards need to do the same.

We work with engineering organisations and regulators around the world to promote recognition and alignment of UK professional and education Standards. Through international agreements, accords and partnerships, we help maintain confidence in the standards underpinning engineering education, professional competence and registration. 

This supports the international mobility of engineering professionals and helps ensure that UK-trained and professionally registered engineers and technicians can have their knowledge, skills and professional standing recognised beyond the UK.

Our international work also helps bring global perspectives and good practice back to the UK, strengthening our Standards and supporting a profession that is ready to meet the demands of a changing world.

Engineering Council registration is open to anyone who can demonstrate that they meet our professional Standards, regardless of nationality or location. 

Please note the previously offered Engineering Council exam does not provide international recognition. You can find more information here.