Board of European Students of Technology (BEST) is a voluntary, politically unaffiliated, non-profit, non-representative international association of European students of technology. Through our services, we empower students to develop their skills, while building meaningful cross-cultural connections.
Since 1989, we have established a strong network across Europe. Local BEST Groups are the core of our organisation, offering students the opportunity to travel, learn, and grow together.
79
Local BEST Groups
29
Countries
37
years and counting
Two guiding principles shape everything we do: building a diverse, inclusive community and helping students grow into their fullest potential.
People understand and respect different cultures and societies. The environment of empowered diversity supports people in applying their full potential and acting responsibly.
BEST helps students to achieve an international mindset, to reach a better understanding of cultures and societies and to develop the capacity to work in culturally diverse environments. BEST creates opportunities for personal development of students and supports them in reaching their full potential.
BEST is a service providing academic, career and educational opportunities to STEM students all over Europe.
BEST Courses complement university education by giving STEM students access to short-term academic courses. From applied engineering to soft skills, each BEST course combines high-quality learning with unforgettable experiences alongside students from all over Europe.
Discover exciting career opportunities across Europe! We connect you with internships, programmes, and entry-level jobs. Join our network and master the real-world skills that recruiters are looking for.
We amplify students’ voices to help shape the future of STEM education across Europe. Through BEST Symposia on Education, surveys, and Local Events on Education, we gather student perspectives and turn their ideas into scientific papers and actionable solutions for universities.
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Everything we do is by students for students. Let’s see how our volunteers have experienced the BEST Spirit.
“Joining BEST completely reshaped who I am, starting with a BEST Course in Almada that led me to join BEST Athens as Cultural Responsible and Core Team member. Along the way I learned real-world skills you can’t get in a classroom — delegation, giving and taking feedback, and staying calm under pressure. Most of all, I gained a family: some of the best, kindest and funniest people I’ve ever known.”
George Konstantopoulo
BEST Athens
“I got to know so many amazing people across Europe and improved my communication, organising and strategic skills. I’m full of unique memories.”
Maria Zolota
BEST Athens
“BEST transformed my university years from a simple academic routine into an incredible journey of skill-building, travel, and international friendships. It taught me how to turn ideas into action and collaborate across cultures. Once a BESTie, always a BESTie!”
Dimitra Zaravinou
BEST Chania
“My journey with BEST’s Educational Involvement Programme showed me the real impact of the student voice and let me explore diverse European education systems firsthand. Along the way I gained practical skills in project management, survey design and facilitating international sessions. But beyond the professional growth, the real highlight was building lifelong friendships across borders.”
Kadir Özkan
BEST Izmir
“Through my time in BEST I’ve had the chance to meet and work with many amazingly talented and ambitious students. This journey helped me hone both hard and soft skills, and enabled me to try things I would have otherwise missed out on. In my eyes BEST is a big playground, where the more time you put in, the more you get out.”
Dušan Stanimirović
BEST Novi Sad
“BEST has shaped my university life, making it more fun, productive and transformative. Giving back to students from all over Europe made me truly enjoy my BEST years. Endless knowledge, friendships and memories.”
Charalampos Papadopoulos
BEST Thessaloniki
“Joining BEST completely reshaped who I am, starting with a BEST Course in Almada that led me to join BEST Athens as Cultural Responsible and Core Team member. Along the way I learned real-world skills you can’t get in a classroom — delegation, giving and taking feedback, and staying calm under pressure. Most of all, I gained a family: some of the best, kindest and funniest people I’ve ever known.”
George Konstantopoulo
BEST Athens
“I got to know so many amazing people across Europe and improved my communication, organising and strategic skills. I’m full of unique memories.”
Maria Zolota
BEST Athens
“BEST transformed my university years from a simple academic routine into an incredible journey of skill-building, travel, and international friendships. It taught me how to turn ideas into action and collaborate across cultures. Once a BESTie, always a BESTie!”
Dimitra Zaravinou
BEST Chania
“My journey with BEST’s Educational Involvement Programme showed me the real impact of the student voice and let me explore diverse European education systems firsthand. Along the way I gained practical skills in project management, survey design and facilitating international sessions. But beyond the professional growth, the real highlight was building lifelong friendships across borders.”
Kadir Özkan
BEST Izmir
“Through my time in BEST I’ve had the chance to meet and work with many amazingly talented and ambitious students. This journey helped me hone both hard and soft skills, and enabled me to try things I would have otherwise missed out on. In my eyes BEST is a big playground, where the more time you put in, the more you get out.”
Dušan Stanimirović
BEST Novi Sad
“BEST has shaped my university life, making it more fun, productive and transformative. Giving back to students from all over Europe made me truly enjoy my BEST years. Endless knowledge, friendships and memories.”
Charalampos Papadopoulos
BEST Thessaloniki
“BEST gave me a sense of belonging to a group where I could both grow and contribute. By working on shared projects, I developed my representation skills, learned to take responsibility, and became more confident expressing myself. Above all, BEST helped me grow as a student while contributing to a diverse, empowered community that’s bigger than myself.”
Başar Büyükkahraman
BEST Istanbul Yildiz
“Most of the skills I gained during university, I owe to BEST — I lacked confidence in English and basic communication, and BEST helped me overcome that, giving me friends I talk to daily across Europe. It helped me find a more free, present version of myself, who does things for the joy of it rather than always asking ‘what’s in it for me’. From my CV to the people I’ve met, BEST has shaped my daily life and career.”
Kerem Sabri Gül
BEST Istanbul Yildiz
“Joining BEST completely reshaped who I am, starting with a BEST Course in Almada that led me to join BEST Athens as Cultural Responsible and Core Team member. Along the way I learned real-world skills you can’t get in a classroom — delegation, giving and taking feedback, and staying calm under pressure. Most of all, I gained a family: some of the best, kindest and funniest people I’ve ever known.”
George Konstantopoulo
BEST Athens
“I got to know so many amazing people across Europe and improved my communication, organising and strategic skills. I’m full of unique memories.”
Maria Zolota
BEST Athens
“BEST transformed my university years from a simple academic routine into an incredible journey of skill-building, travel, and international friendships. It taught me how to turn ideas into action and collaborate across cultures. Once a BESTie, always a BESTie!”
Dimitra Zaravinou
BEST Chania
“My journey with BEST’s Educational Involvement Programme showed me the real impact of the student voice and let me explore diverse European education systems firsthand. Along the way I gained practical skills in project management, survey design and facilitating international sessions. But beyond the professional growth, the real highlight was building lifelong friendships across borders.”
Kadir Özkan
BEST Izmir
“BEST gave me a sense of belonging to a group where I could both grow and contribute. By working on shared projects, I developed my representation skills, learned to take responsibility, and became more confident expressing myself. Above all, BEST helped me grow as a student while contributing to a diverse, empowered community that’s bigger than myself.”
Başar Büyükkahraman
BEST Istanbul Yildiz
“Most of the skills I gained during university, I owe to BEST — I lacked confidence in English and basic communication, and BEST helped me overcome that, giving me friends I talk to daily across Europe. It helped me find a more free, present version of myself, who does things for the joy of it rather than always asking ‘what’s in it for me’. From my CV to the people I’ve met, BEST has shaped my daily life and career.”
Kerem Sabri Gül
BEST Istanbul Yildiz
“Joining BEST completely reshaped who I am, starting with a BEST Course in Almada that led me to join BEST Athens as Cultural Responsible and Core Team member. Along the way I learned real-world skills you can’t get in a classroom — delegation, giving and taking feedback, and staying calm under pressure. Most of all, I gained a family: some of the best, kindest and funniest people I’ve ever known.”
George Konstantopoulo
BEST Athens
“I got to know so many amazing people across Europe and improved my communication, organising and strategic skills. I’m full of unique memories.”
Maria Zolota
BEST Athens
“BEST transformed my university years from a simple academic routine into an incredible journey of skill-building, travel, and international friendships. It taught me how to turn ideas into action and collaborate across cultures. Once a BESTie, always a BESTie!”
Dimitra Zaravinou
BEST Chania
“My journey with BEST’s Educational Involvement Programme showed me the real impact of the student voice and let me explore diverse European education systems firsthand. Along the way I gained practical skills in project management, survey design and facilitating international sessions. But beyond the professional growth, the real highlight was building lifelong friendships across borders.”
Kadir Özkan
BEST Izmir
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BEST Course is an academic external event, in which 20-30 STEM students participate from Europe. They commonly last 7-10 days.
They are the only formal education service that combines certified university education, participants from diverse backgrounds and socio-cultural integration for students of technology from all Europe.
BEST Symposium on Education is a symposium event that lasts around 6 days. In that event, students from all over Europe have the opportunity to discuss education-related topics, trying to identify problems and solutions to innovate and develop education in Europe.
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