Would you like to spend 9 days of your summer in a country with one of the oldest borders in the world and in a city built on seven hills? Would you like to go to the beach, watch a sunset over the city in one of the many viewpoints, eat a “pastel de nata” near the Tagus River, walk in the small and picturesque Lisbon’s streets and, at the same time, learn about participatory methodologies to promote the active involvement of actors in the planning and design of projects? Then this is YOUR opportunity!
We dare you to come to Lisbon to, not only learn more about Participatory Design with amazing professors that will use active learning approaches and methodologies, but also to apply that knowledge on the development of a project together with other international students from many different places of Europe.
If you’re waiting for a sign, this is it!!! Apply now and come to have the BEST summer ever in Lisbon! We are waiting for you :)

Frequently Asked Questions

Students that are studying at a university where BEST is present. If a student has confirmed his participation in 3 or more BEST Courses, he is not allowed to apply.

The students will be selected based on their Motivational Letter and the answers to the questions.

Academic activities, accommodation, transportation, food, the weekend trip and many other fun activities are all included in the fee.

Yes, the course has a formal final evaluation in the form of a group project with presentation.

Yes, the participants who have attended the course and have respected the Participants' Responsibilities will receive the Course Information Form and the official Certificate.

The BEST Lisbon's BEST Course in Summer will recieve 22 students from all arround Europe.

There will be 23 hours of academic activities.

No, the schedule will be adjusted and it will be provided to the participants before the event starts.

Meet the BEST team!

Susana Lima

Main Organiser

Francisco Dias

Participants Responsible

Beatriz Mota

Secretary

Catarina Dias

Food Responsible

Margarida Sousa

Social Responsible

Pedro Rosado

Cultural Responsible

Liane Nóbrega

Marketing Responsible

Raí Silva

Logistics Responsible

Marta Martinho

Corporate Relations Responsible

Beatriz Monteiro

Academic Responsible