The accreditation process is an independent assessment of an academic programme against standard learning outcomes. Gaining accreditation means that your programme meets some or all of the knowledge, understanding and skills required for professional registration.

It is a stamp of excellence and generally involves a rigorous peer-review process, analysing the technical content taught and the processes in place to ensure effective delivery of the programme.

We accredit undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and Initial Professional Development schemes (IPD) in engineering, science and technology across the world. We also accredit programmes that meet some or all of the academic requirements for Chartered status (CEng/CMarEng, CSci/CMarSci, CMarTech) or Incorporated/Registered status (IEng/IMarEng, RMarSci, RMarTech).

Courses accredited internationally range across Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Offshore and Subsea Engineering, Maritime and Shipping Operations and Management, Oceanography, Marine Sciences, Geography and more.

The IMarEST also provides a CPD Recognition service for events and training courses related to marine engineering, science and technology. For more information specific to CPD accreditation please click here.

IMarEST accreditation shows that your programmes meet internationally recognised academic standards (such as for Chartered status). It enhances your reputation as a high-quality education provider that is also industrially relevant.

Accreditation will help to promote your programme internationally and to encourage more students to enrol. The consultation process involves independent, experienced and knowledgeable assessors with global academic expertise – this is a valuable tool for continuous improvement and advice on international best practice.

It demonstrates a commitment to professionalism and the development of your students. All students are given free membership to the IMarEST for the duration of their studies – introducing them to a wealth of learning resources for professional development. Students on accredited programmes are on the first step to achieving internationally-recognised professional qualifications (such as Chartered status).

Our expert, trained panel will work in partnership with you and, following a review of the programme materials and a panel visit, they will make a recommendation to the IMarEST’s Professional Affairs & Education Committee (PAEC) which is responsible for all accreditation decisions. Accreditation can be granted for a period up to five years.

Fees are dependent on the number of programmes accredited and you will be required to cover the expense of any panel visits.