Sefi - European Society For Engineering Education

What Sefi - European Society For Engineering Education does

SEFI (European Society for Engineering Education) is an international non-profit association (aisbl) established in 1973 under Belgian law, headquartered in Brussels. It operates as the largest pan-European network focused on engineering education, serving individual academic members, institutional members (over 80 universities and engineering schools including KU Leuven, KTH, ETH Zürich, TU Delft, TUM, EPFL, and others), and corporate partners (Airbus, Dassault Systèmes, MathWorks, Siemens, ANSYS, Bentley Systems). The organization does not develop proprietary technology products; its portfolio is built around knowledge exchange, community building, and professional development in engineering education.

Its core offerings include the European Journal of Engineering Education (EJEE), published in partnership with Taylor & Francis; the open-access Journal of Engineering Education Applications (JEEA); the SEFI@work podcast; the annual SEFI conference (54th edition scheduled for Prague in September 2026); the European Convention of Engineering Deans (ECED); Special Interest Groups (SIGs) covering Mathematics, Physics, Digital Learning, Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Ethics, and Engineering Education Research; the PhD Summer School; and the SEFI@work webinar series. Distribution is via the website (www.sefi.be), member portal, social media channels, and email newsletter.

Revenue is generated through individual and institutional membership fees, corporate partnership contributions, annual conference registration fees, and journal-related arrangements. Specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is community-led, leveraging events, publications, and peer networks. The organization operates with 1-10 employees and is governed by a Board of Directors with elected leadership (President Emanuela Tilley; Secretary General Klára Ferdová).

Name

Sefi - European Society For Engineering Education

Legal name

European Society for Engineering Education – SEFI aisbl

Website

https://sefi.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SEFI is the largest pan-European non-profit association for engineering education, founded in 1973 and headquartered in Brussels. It serves engineering educators, universities, and corporate partners through conferences, journals, Special Interest Groups, and professional development programs.

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Headquarters

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Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: SEFI generates revenue through membership fees from individual members, institutional members (universities, engineering schools), and corporate partners. The organization collects membership dues with invoices sent from [email protected] and via Peppol for registered members.
2. Annual Conference Revenue: The annual SEFI conference generates revenue through registration fees. The 54th SEFI Annual Conference will be hosted by Czech Technical University in Prague from September 7-10, 2026.
3. European Journal of Engineering Education (EJEE): The official journal of SEFI published by Taylor & Francis. SEFI shares member addresses with Taylor & Francis for delivery of the journal to members, and individual members receive online access to the EJEE.

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Core offering

SEFI is a membership-based professional association that supports engineering education in Europe through an annual conference, peer-reviewed journals (the European Journal of Engineering Education and the Journal of Engineering Education Applications), Special Interest Groups, webinars, a podcast (SEFI@work), and position papers. The organization connects individual educators, universities, and corporate partners across Europe and is self-described as the largest network focused on engineering education on the continent.

Product overview

SEFI (European Society for Engineering Education) is a professional society and network organization focused on engineering education in Europe, not a traditional product company. The organization offers a portfolio of membership services, publications, events, and professional development resources. The core offerings include the European Journal of Engineering Education (EJEE), the Journal of Engineering Education Applications (JEEA), the SEFI Podcast (SEFI@work), annual conferences, Special Interest Groups (SIGs), position papers, webinars, and EU-funded projects. These offerings work together as a unified professional ecosystem serving engineering educators, institutions, and industry stakeholders across Europe.

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Products and services

• European Journal of Engineering Education (EJEE) The official scientific journal of SEFI, published by Taylor & Francis, focusing on developments in engineering education in Europe. Free online access is provided to individual members of SEFI member institutions.
• Journal of Engineering Education Applications (JEEA) An open-access, peer-reviewed online journal and official SEFI journal that publishes emerging research, practice experience, and innovations in engineering education globally.
• SEFI Podcast (SEFI@work) The European Engineering Educators Podcast hosted by Dr Neil Cooke (University of Birmingham) and Dr Natalie Wint (UCL), delivering engineering education insights in an accessible format. Currently in Season 7.
• SEFI Annual Conference Annual conference bringing together engineering educators, researchers, and industry partners from across Europe. The conference rotates between European host cities.
• Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Member-driven groups focused on specific topics in engineering education including Physics, Mathematics, Digital Learning, Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Ethics, and Engineering Education Research.
• SEFI Position Papers Official position papers addressing key topics in engineering education such as lifelong learning, engineering competencies and skills, diversity and inclusion, the Bologna Process, and accreditation.
• SEFI@work Webinars Webinar series providing professional development and knowledge sharing for engineering educators.
• European Convention of Engineering Deans (ECED) Annual convening of engineering deans focused on engineering the circular transition with digital, sustainable, and human-centric futures.
• PhD Summer School Annual summer school program for PhD students in engineering education.
• Ethics Spring Symposium Annual symposium organized by the Ethics Special Interest Group, bringing scholars and educators together on topics such as empathy, care, and attention.

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026SEFI signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Canadian Engineering Education Association to establish formal cooperation and knowledge exchange between European and Canadian engineering education communities.
• ENHANCE (Enhance University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENHANCE is one of SEFI's partner university alliances. SEFI participates in collaborative projects with ENHANCE focusing on university cooperation and engineering education development.
• EuroTe Engineering UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuroTe is a European university alliance focused on engineering education. SEFI collaborates with EuroTe on joint initiatives and knowledge sharing in engineering education.
• in4stem ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEFI is a partner in the in4stem project (Investigating STEM Career Guidance), a Study and Career Guidance of STEAM Students initiative at KU Leuven.
• trainengpdp ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEFI is a partner in the trainengpdp project at KU Leuven focused on training engineering professionals.
• AirbuscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAirbus is a corporate partner of SEFI, providing industry perspective and support for SEFI events and initiatives. Airbus participates in the SEFI conference and engages with engineering educators.
• Dassault SystèmescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDassault Systèmes is a corporate partner of SEFI, engaging in the SEFI conference as a strategic observatory for pedagogical innovations and institutional priorities.
• The MathWorks B.V.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMathWorks is a corporate partner of SEFI, participating in the annual conference and engaging with engineering educators on software solutions for engineering education.
• Siemens Industry Software GmbHcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSiemens Industry Software is a corporate partner of SEFI, participating in the SEFI conference as a strategic partner engaging with academic leaders.
• ANSYScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerANSYS is a corporate partner of SEFI, engaging in the SEFI conference for direct engagement with engineering educators and institutional decision-makers.
• Bentley Systems International Ltd.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBentley Systems is a corporate partner of SEFI, participating in the SEFI conference as part of the strategic framework for software companies to engage with engineering educators.
• Taylor & Francis GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaylor & Francis Group publishes the European Journal of Engineering Education (EJEE), the official journal of SEFI. They provide access to the journal for SEFI members and manage the publishing partnership.
• European Convention of Engineering Deans (ECED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEFI organizes the European Convention of Engineering Deans (ECED), bringing together engineering deans and institutional leaders. The 2026 ECED focuses on 'Engineering the Circular Transition: Digital, Sustainable & Human-Centric Futures'.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE): ASEE is the leading US-based professional society for engineering education, operating a closely analogous model of conferences, journals (e.g., Journal of Engineering Education), and institutional/individual membership. It is the most direct international counterpart to SEFI.
• CDIO Initiative: The CDIO Initiative is an international framework for engineering education reform with member universities worldwide, organising annual conferences and working groups. It directly overlaps SEFI's role as a convening and standards body for engineering education.
• European Society for the Education of Engineers (EUCEET): EUCEET was a European thematic network focused on cooperation in engineering education among European universities, with conferences, working groups, and joint programmes. It is a close historical and topical peer to SEFI in cross-border engineering education coordination.
• Internationale Gesellschaft für Ingenieurpädagogik (IGIP): IGIP is an international engineering pedagogy society based in Europe that focuses specifically on engineering education through conferences, a monitoring system, and academic membership, directly paralleling SEFI's mission and offering.

Regional players

• Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE): AAEE is the regional engineering education society for Australia and New Zealand, with annual conferences, a journal, and member institutions. It mirrors SEFI's model in a different geography and is a natural partner/comparable regional body.

Broad incumbents

• International Federation of Engineering Societies (IFES / WFEO): WFEO is the global umbrella federation for engineering professional societies, addressing the engineering profession broadly, including education and capacity building. It shares SEFI's association-of-associations structure at a much broader international scale.
• European University Association (EUA): EUA is a large pan-European association representing universities broadly, including on policy, quality assurance, and learning & teaching. SEFI sits beneath EUA's umbrella as a discipline-specific body, making EUA a relevant higher-level peer in the European higher-ed ecosystem.
• European Federation of National Engineering Associations (FEANI): FEANI is a federation of European national engineering professional associations, focused on professional recognition of engineers across Europe. It shares SEFI's Europe-wide, association-based model but addresses practising engineers rather than educators.
• Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET): The IET is a large UK-headquartered engineering membership body offering publications, events, and accreditation. While broader in scope (covering practising engineers, not only educators), it overlaps with SEFI in publishing, learned-society activity, and university engagement in Europe.

Emerging players

• Tide (Centre for Higher Education and Research in Engineering Education, Aalborg): Tide is a research centre and network focused on engineering education research (PBL, curriculum, faculty development) connected to European engineering schools. It overlaps with SEFI's mission in engineering education research and convening faculty across Europe.

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