Join TEK

You can become a full member of TEK if you have completed the degree of Master of Science from a technical field, Architect or some other equivalent STEM degree (e.g., mathematicians, physicists, computer scientists) or a doctor's degree from these fields.

Student membership is open to all students of these fields undertaking their first university degree (including Finnish citizens studying at universities abroad). Student membership is free of charge.

If you have completed an equivalent degree abroad, or you have equivalent qualifications or some other applicable degree (not University of Applied Sciences) and you work in tech, you can be approved for full membership.

TEK is founded, owned and managed by its members. We offer our members benefits and services that support their career, well-being and health. We provide assistance in difficult situations. We offer networks and interesting events. Together we advocate for matters important to us in working life and as a member you can personally affect the direction the working life of highly educated technology specialists will take in Finland. Take a look at TEK’s member benefits and services.

Full (graduated) members: In relation to salary level, TEK’s full membership is one of the most affordable memberships of professional organisations for highly educated people in Finland. In 2023 the membership fee is €29,25/month, or €351/year, and it includes membership in an unemployment fund. Note! In reality you only pay about half of your membership fee as the entire sum is tax deductible and it is automatically included in your tax proposal.

Recent graduates: For their first year of membership, recent graduates only pay €17,25/month, or €207/year, including unemployment fund membership. Recent graduates do not need to apply for the discount separately.

Student members: Student membership is free of charge.

Pensioner members:  TEK’s pensioner member fee is €48 per year. This membership fee does not include unemployment fund membership or the magazine subscription benefits from Alma Talent.  With an additional payment of €69/year, you get two professional magazines from Alma Talent either as a physical or digital editions bundled with your membership.

Further information on membership fees

If you are currently not in employment or you live abroad, you may apply for a discount on your membership fee with a free-form application. You must attach a document to your application that demonstrates the reason for the discount.

Further information on membership fee discounts

TEK’s electronic services will be available to you immediately after your membership has been accepted. Personal services such as legal and career services will be available to you once you have paid at least the first instalment of your membership fee.

Further information on member benefits and services

Your membership begins on the day your membership application arrives, not on the day it is processed.

As a rule, yes, but it is best that we go over your situation together. Contact TEK’s member service.

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