Professional Registration of Electrical and Information Engineers in Cyprus, Turkey and Various Countries around the World

Abstract

In this paper, Professional Engineering Registration and Licensure approaches in the field of Electrical and Information Engineering as applied within Cyprus, Turkey, UK, EU and USA are investigated. The general philosophy behind licensure/registration, general acceptance, similarities and differences of the approaches used in each country are reported. The advantages and disadvantages of engineering registration approaches in these countries are studied. The strengths and deficiencies of the approaches taken in some developing countries are identified and reported.