The University Membership at IES provides multiple benefits and offerings to academic learning institutions that have dedicated lighting programs as well as those with formal “for credit” curriculum or coursework in lighting (minimum 3 credit hour equivalent) that results in a certificate or degree.
The new membership was created to support and inspire the next generation of lighting professionals and offers students, academics, researchers, and instructors with full access to lighting knowledge, publications, educational materials, and much more – enhancing their learning and teaching experiences.
By facilitating an early exposure to IES membership offerings, students can engage in professional forums and leverage industry resources that ultimately help advance their careers and support their continuous professional growth. The cost for this membership is $1,550 per year.

PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Hellenic Open University
- IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis)
- Illinois Institute of Technology
- Kansas State University
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology
- Milwaukee School of Engineering
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
- New York School of Interior Design
- Texas A&M University
- Texas Christian University
- Penn State University
- Oregon State University
- Parsons School of Design, The New School
- University of Colorado, Boulder
- University of Nebraska
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
- University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
- University of Cincinnati
- Virginia Tech
- Universidad Naciona Autónoma de México
- Western Michigan University