Join the ICDE Community

Become a member of our unique, global network of experts and advocates within Open, Flexible and Distance Learning (OFDL). Together, we can bring education to all.

Members gain access to the latest innovative thinking in the field, promotion within specialised audiences, and the chance to impact the future of education.

Complete the form below to apply. Your application will be processed within 30 days. Educational institutions that grant qualifications must meet local or national standards in order to be approved. Once your application is approved, you will be invoiced for the annual fee.

Apply for institutional membership

1Qualification

2Institution

3Contact person

4Payment and submission

Are you applying on behalf of an institution or organisation?(Required)

Yes

No, but I would like to apply for an individual or student membership.

Membership requirements

Who can join?

All institutions and organisations interested in Open, Flexible and Distance Learning are welcome to apply for institutional membership. Educational institutions that grant qualifications must meet our accreditation standards in order to be approved.

Not an institution or organisation? Apply for individual membership.

What is the cost?

There is an annual ICDE Institutional Membership fee. You will receive an invoice for the fee once your application is processed and membership has been granted.

The fee for membership until 31 December 2024 is €695.

All new institutional member applicants will also be required to pay a one-time application processing fee of €75.

Go to application for individual membership

Institution or organisation name(Required)

The full name of your institution or organisation in English E.g.: African Virtual University (AVU)

Website(Required)

Your institution or organisation’s official website

Country(Required)

Does your institution issue academic degrees or qualifications?(Required)

For example, diplomas, undergraduate or postgraduate degrees.

Yes

Is your institution accredited as required by national law?(Required)

Institutions that grant qualifications must meet our accreditation standards in order to be approved by the ICDE Board.

Yes

Head of institution or organisation

Name(Required)

Title First name Last name

E-mail(Required)

This person will be contacted for leadership-specific opportunities and news.

Position(Required)

The title associated with the head of your institution or organisation E.g.: president, director, CEO, etc.

Member benefits

Access to the vibrant ICDE global community, curated content, knowledge exchange and nomination for both ICDE and international Prizes.
Impact the development and governance of ICDE, international expert groups, ICDE publications and initiatives, including the Global Doctoral Consortium – supporting future talent within the field.
Discounted registration fees for ICDE and partners’ events. Institutional members can host high-level ICDE events and lead Global Advocacy Campaign task forces.
Tailored promotion via ICDE channels to specialised, relevant audiences.
The chance to join ICDE’s action towards the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through key partners, such as UNESCO.