ESN International

Who and What is ESN?

The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is one of the biggest student associations in Europe. ESN was founded in 1989 with the aim of supporting and developing student exchange. ESN is present in over 34 countries and has around 360 sections. The network is constantly expanding and developing with the help of new and enthusiastic local and international members.

ESN is operating in the Higher Education circuit, offering a service to over 150,000 students, the core of ESN members work on a volunteerly base.

The board of ESN International is located (working and living) in Brussels. This board consists of 5 members and a secretary. The secretary is an official employee of ESN International. Both the board and the secretary are chosen every year again at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). This meeting takes place in a different country and city every year. The place of this huge event is determined at the previous AGM.

Aims and Principles

• ESN works in the interest of international students
• ESN works to improve the social and practical integration of international students.
• ESN represents the needs and rights of international students on the local, national and international level.
• ESN provides relevant information about mobility programmes.
• ESN motivates students to study abroad.
• ESN works with the reintegration of homecoming students.
• ESN contributes to the improvement and accessibility of student mobility.
• ESN cares about its members.
• ESN values volunteering and active citizenship.

If you want to read more about what ESN International does and stands for you can always visit their website: www.esn.org.