IFUW membership is open to all women graduates with recognized degrees, irrespective of their age, race, nationality, political opinions, sexual orientation or other status.

IFUW recognizes degrees that meet the following criteria:

• The degree, diploma or similar qualification is awarded for a programme that normally requires at least three years of study at a university or educational institutional of comparable standing.
• In the case of educational institutions other than universities, the entrance requirements are the same as required for university entry.
• The resulting degree, diploma or similar qualification would make the holder eligible for entry into a Master's level study programme.
  
  Two year accounting, nursing and other technical degrees do not qualify.