The International Engineering Alliance (IEA) is a global not-for-profit organisation, which comprises members from APEC economies and the world, covers seven international agreements. These international agreements govern the recognition of engineering educational qualifications and professional competence.

Through the Educational Accords and Competence Agreements members of the International Engineering Alliance establish and enforce internationally bench-marked standards for engineering education and expected competence for engineering practice

Malaysia is currently signatory of APEC  Engineers Agreement, International Professional Engineers Agreement (IntPE) and Washington Accord.