Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. WHO QUALIFIES TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP TO UIPE?

The qualifications to apply to Membership to UIPE are as follows:

A: FELLOWS
a)That one who has attained the age of 33 years on the date of his or her application for election or transfer, and either.

b) i) That one who has been a member of the Institution for a period of at least 3 years
provided that in the case of a candidate who has possessed for 3 years the qualifications for election to membership the Council may waive the stipulation as to his or her having been a member, and
ii) has held a position of such responsibility for at least five years in the Science or practice of Engineering as in the opinion of the Council justifies his or her election.

c) or that he or her:
i) has such knowledge of the Science or practice of Engineering and has acquired such eminence in his or her profession that his or her admission as a fellow would conduce to the interest of the Institution; and
ii) is engaged in the Science or practice of Engineering.

B: MEMBERS
a)That one should be at least 25 years of age, and
b) either:
i) has passed or been exempted from the Corporate membership examinations of an engineering Institution, Institute or Society approved for the purpose by the Council or.
ii) has obtained a degree or diploma of a University of school of engineering approved for the purpose by the Council
c) has had at least two years adequate practical training as an engineer and additionally has had at least two years suitable experience in a position involving responsibility as an engineer, provided that the Council may , at their discretion, accept any additional period in a position of responsibility as an engineer in excess of two years in substitution for two years practical training , and has attended and passed a professional interview as prescribed by the Council.

C: GRADUATE MEMBERS
a) That one who has at least 21 years of age;
b) holds one of the educational qualifications prescribed; and
c) intends in due time to seek Corporate membership and that the work upon which he is engaged is conducive to this end.
No person shall remain as Graduate Member after 31st December in the year in which he attains 40 years of age.

D: TECHNOLOGIST MEMBERS
a) That one who has at least 23 years of age
b) is a holder of a Higher Diploma in Engineering
c) has at least 3 years of working experience in a position related to engineering.
Is not qualified for admission as a Corporate Member.

E: TECHNICIAN MEMBERS
a)That one who has at least 21 years of age; and
b) is a holder of an Ordinary Diploma in Engineering
c) has at least 3 years of working experience in a position related to engineering.
Is not qualified for admission as a Corporate Member.

F: STUDENTS
a)That one who is neither under 18 years of age nor, over 30 years of age;
b) is of good education;
c) is receiving adequate instruction in the theory of engineering; and
d) has received or is receiving, or intends to receive adequate practical training as an engineer.
No person shall remain a student after 31st December in the year in which he has attained 35 years of age.

2. WHERE CAN I OBTAIN APPLICATION FORMS?

Application Forms can be got from the UIPE Secretariat, Management Support Unit Building Plot 1, Gloucester Avenue, Kyambogo or send letter to P. O. Box 1308, Kampala, E-mail: uipe@infocom.co.ug or on this website click on Application Forms.

3. WHAT BENEFITS DO I GET FROM MEMBERSHIP OF UIPE?

The benefits of membership include:
i) Receipt of Publications – Journals and Newsletter.
ii) Professional Membership, which is a legal requirement for registration (i.e. allows you to practice engineering legally).
iii) Continuing Professional Development Activities e.g. Seminars/Workshops
iv) International Conferences, Workshops and Seminars.

4. WHAT ARE THE OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERS OF UIPE?

The Members’ obligations include payment of Annual Subscription dues and professional conduct as shown in the Code of Ethics (click here).

5. WHERE IS THE SECRETARIAT OF UIPE LOCATED?

Our Secretariat is located at Plot 1, Gloucester Avenue, Kyambogo within the compound of Public Works Training Centre. It is housed in the Management Support Unit Building.

6. HOW MANY MEMBERS DOES UIPE HAVE?

The Institution has 595 Members.

7. HOW MANY DIVISIONS DOES UIPE?

The Institution has three Divisions namely Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

8. HOW MANY BRANCHES DOES UIPE HAVE?

The Institution has three Branches namely Fort Portal, Jinja and Kampala Branches.

9. HOW DO I CONTRIBUTE ARTICLES TO THE ENGINEER’S JOURNAL, THE NEWSLETTER

Can contribute Articles to the Engineers Journal or the Newsletter by sending them to:
Eng. Sooma Ayub, Chairman, Publications Committee
E-mail: ayubsooma@yahoo.co.uk/asooma@caa.co.ug
Tel. 041-320516/9/320888/071-507618/077-507618
UIPE Secretariat, Management Support Unit Building, Plot 1, Gloucester Avenue, Kyambogo,
P. O. Box 1308, Kampala,
E-mail uipe@infocom.co.ug