About UIPE
The Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE) is a professional engineering body established in 1972 to bring together Engineers, Technologists and Technicians in Uganda.
The mandate of the Institution is to;
Promote Engineering and facilitate the exchange of ideas amongst its members.
Nurture and develop Engineers to take on professional responsibilities in Uganda and beyond.
Promote Engineering professional ethics and guide policy matters of an Engineering nature.
Mission
Engineering excellence transforming the nation
Vision
To nurture and promote excellence in the science and practice of Engineering in Uganda
Core values
Accountability to Membership
Responsibility to the Public
Professional Ethics
UIPE is governed by the constitution. UIPE’s supreme organ is the Annual General Meeting. UIPE is led by a Council of 18 members headed by the President, assisted by Council Committees chaired by Vice Presidents, UIPE Branch Executives, and a Secretariat headed by the Executive Secretary
There are seven membership categories, they include;
Student Member - open to those studying in college or university
Technician Member - for employed holders of a National Diploma in Engineering
Technologist – open to employed holders of a Higher National Diploma in Engineering
Graduate Member - for employed BSc Engineers
Corporate Member – open to engineers with more than 4 years of experience and who have satisfied further criteria including submitting Career and Technical Reports to a joint assessment committee of UIPE and the Engineers Registration Board.
Fellows – Those who have been members for 10 years and above
Honorary Members – for distinguished individuals recognized for their significant contributions to the profession or UIPE.
UIPE has over 7,466 members of which 2,433 are students, 3,097 graduates, 1,564 corporates, 111 Technologists, 215 Technicians and 7 Honorary members, and 39 Fellows. UIPE is open to engineers from all disciplines and makes a special effort to encourage women in engineering.
UIPE closely collaborates with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB), particularly in the evaluation and registration of Corporate Members who must meet specific professional standards by submitting their career and technical reports to the joint ERB/UIPE assessment panel. Once registered with ERB, individuals are granted professional recognition and can legally practice as engineers in Uganda. In addition
UIPE conducts Initial professional development (IPD) to build the competencies of young engineers, technicians, and technologists from their final year in university or college to prepare them for the employment world.
UIPE conducts continuous professional development training to build competencies of Engineers, Technologists, and Technicians, increase knowledge and skills, keep members up-to-date with the industry trends, and provide a platform for members to share experiences and network.
The mandate of the Institution is to;
Promote Engineering and facilitate the exchange of ideas amongst its members.
Nurture and develop Engineers to take on professional responsibilities in Uganda and beyond.
Promote Engineering professional ethics and guide policy matters of an Engineering nature.
Mission
Engineering excellence transforming the nation
Vision
To nurture and promote excellence in the science and practice of Engineering in Uganda
Core values
Accountability to Membership
Responsibility to the Public
Professional Ethics
UIPE is governed by the constitution. UIPE’s supreme organ is the Annual General Meeting. UIPE is led by a Council of 18 members headed by the President, assisted by Council Committees chaired by Vice Presidents, UIPE Branch Executives, and a Secretariat headed by the Executive Secretary
There are seven membership categories, they include;
Student Member - open to those studying in college or university
Technician Member - for employed holders of a National Diploma in Engineering
Technologist – open to employed holders of a Higher National Diploma in Engineering
Graduate Member - for employed BSc Engineers
Corporate Member – open to engineers with more than 4 years of experience and who have satisfied further criteria including submitting Career and Technical Reports to a joint assessment committee of UIPE and the Engineers Registration Board.
Fellows – Those who have been members for 10 years and above
Honorary Members – for distinguished individuals recognized for their significant contributions to the profession or UIPE.
UIPE has over 7,466 members of which 2,433 are students, 3,097 graduates, 1,564 corporates, 111 Technologists, 215 Technicians and 7 Honorary members, and 39 Fellows. UIPE is open to engineers from all disciplines and makes a special effort to encourage women in engineering.
UIPE closely collaborates with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB), particularly in the evaluation and registration of Corporate Members who must meet specific professional standards by submitting their career and technical reports to the joint ERB/UIPE assessment panel. Once registered with ERB, individuals are granted professional recognition and can legally practice as engineers in Uganda. In addition
UIPE conducts Initial professional development (IPD) to build the competencies of young engineers, technicians, and technologists from their final year in university or college to prepare them for the employment world.
UIPE conducts continuous professional development training to build competencies of Engineers, Technologists, and Technicians, increase knowledge and skills, keep members up-to-date with the industry trends, and provide a platform for members to share experiences and network.
