European Society for Engineering Education
The European Society for Engineering Education ( SEFI abbreviated according to French Société Européenne pour la Formation des Ingénieurs, Eng. European Society for Engineering Education ) was founded in 1973 as a non-profit organization under Belgian law. It represents the largest network of higher education in Europe, dealing with the training of engineers and engineers. An important sister organization is the ASEE ( American Society for Engineering Education ), a close partner of the IGIP (International Society for Engineering Education ).
The object of the SEFI is the development, modernization and improvement of engineering education in Europe. Other priorities are the strengthening of cooperation between the various technical universities in Europe, the strengthening of the cooperation between industrial partners and universities, as well as in the recruitment and promotion of young engineer / inside.
The SEFI organizes annual symposia ( " SEFI Annual Conference " ) as well as seminars and workshops on key issues that take place in rotation at various universities in Europe, and is the editor of the bimonthly European Journal of Engineering Education ( EJEE ), which deals with various aspects engineering education and the role of engineers in society is concerned.
2005, the SEFI 196 institutions from 30 countries as members, came to individuals and other members from a total of 39 states.