EMESCC 2026 — European Mechanical Engineering Student Council Congress — will take place at TU Graz, Austria, from 28th of October to 1st of November 2026.

The EMESCC brings together student council representatives from across Europe to exchange experiences, discuss common challenges, and develop shared positions to better represent students locally and internationally. Hosted in rotation by different universities, the conference combines focused workshops on education-related topics with excursions that showcase local industry, research and culture.

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About

What is EMESCC?

The European Mechanical Engineering Student Council Congress (EMESCC) is a regular conference where student council representatives from across Europe meet to exchange experiences and address common challenges. Through focused group work and workshops, they develop shared positions on educational and structural topics relevant to their fields.

The aim is to strengthen student representation both within their faculties and at a broader level, for example by contributing to discussions with national or international associations like the Faculty Association of Mechanical Engineering.

Each edition of EMESCC is hosted by a different participating student council, allowing attendees to connect with fellow representatives and explore various university environments. More than 30 student councils regularly take part. Common workshop topics include first-semester induction processes, programme quality, and accreditation systems.

History of the Event

The European Mechanical Engineering Student Council Congress (EMESCC) was founded in 2012 in Vienna, Austria, with the goal of connecting student councils from across Europe in mechanical engineering and other related study fields. What began as a small initiative has grown into a dynamic international event that blends academic exchange, technical innovation, and cross-cultural friendship.

Since its founding, EMESCC has been hosted regularly by a different student council, with each event shaped by the unique spirit of its specific host city. After a brief pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, the event made a strong return in 2022 at TU Darmstadt in Germany.

In 2026, EMESCC will return to Austria for the first time since its inaugural edition in 2012 — this time in the city of Graz. It will also mark the first-ever EMESCC hosted by TU Graz, bringing new energy and perspective to this long-standing tradition.

About TU Graz & Graz

Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) is a public university in Austria, specializing in engineering and applied sciences. Its academic and research strengths span fields such as mechanical engineering, process engineering, materials science, and sustainability. TU Graz maintains strong partnerships with universities, research institutions, and industry at both national and international levels.The university enrolls around 17,000 students and operates across several campuses in the city of Graz. Many programs—particularly at the master’s and doctoral levels—are offered in both German and English.

Graz, the capital of the Austrian province of Styria and the country’s second-largest city, hosts six universities and a student population exceeding 60,000. Known for its well-preserved historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Graz offers a rich blend of academic, cultural, and public institutions. Students benefit from the city’s compact layout, efficient public transportation, and diverse educational and recreational opportunities.

How to register
Preregistration is officially closed!! 
Thank you for helping us get a feeling for how many of you plan to join us this fall.

You can now write us under emescc@htugraz.at to register yourself and your student union for the EMESCC 2026. 

Fees and deadlines
Participation fee will be 60 €, which helps us cover parts of the accomodation and food.

Please let us know your final number of participants by the end of July. There are a maximum of 5 people per delegation allowed, though remaining spots may become available later.

Please also include personal mail addresses, so we can contact you for your preferences in company and institute visit.

Arrival & Departure
Address: Inffeldgasse 10, 8010 Graz
Recommended arrival date: 28.10, between 8am and 4:15 pm 
If you can‘t make this time window, please contact us, so we can find other solutions.
Departure date: 01.11 after breakfast

Sponsors

Support the future of European engineering!
By sponsoring EMESCC 2026, your company supports international collaboration, student innovation, and cross-cultural exchange — and gains visibility among Europe’s brightest young engineers.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact us directly per emescc@htugraz.at .

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is our registration already confirmed?
   Everyone who filled out our preregistration form, is noted as interested. We simply need your final number of Participants.
2. How many participants per delegation are allowed?
   We have set a limit of 5 participants per delegation. This may change, depending how many open places remain at the end of July. If you have more people interested than you are allowed to register, please notify us, so we can contact you if places become available.
3. What does the participation fee include?
   The participation fee covers accommodation, meals during the event, workshops, and participation in the full congress program.
4. When should we arrive in Graz?
   We recommend arriving on 28th of October
5. Do participants need to arrange accommodation themselves?
   No. Accommodation will be organized by the EMESCC team and is included in the participation fee. We organized a sleeping hall in a gym.
6. Can we contact you if we have organizational questions?
   Of course. Feel free to contact us anytime via email or social media.