Erasmus Student Network
The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is a Europe-wide student organisation.
| Abbreviation | ESN |
|---|---|
| Formation | 16 October 1989 |
| Type | INGO |
| Legal status | AISBL |
| Purpose | Educational |
| Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium |
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| Coordinates | 50.848256°N 4.371761°E |
Region served | Europe (44 countries) |
Membership | Student organisations |
Official language | English |
President | Ana Rita Dias |
Main organ | General Assembly (GA) |
| Affiliations | YFJ (full membership), LLLP (full membership), EAIE (courtesy member), Council of Europe (participatory status), European Movement International (full membership), Europe+ (participatory status) |
Staff | 5 International Board Members, 9 employees, 5 trainees |
Volunteers | 513 local sections, about 15,000 volunteers (October 2023) |
| Website | esn.org |
The organisation supports and develops student exchanges, both inside the Erasmus+ programme and outside of it. The local ESN sections offer help, guidance and information to both exchange students and students doing a full degree abroad – by informing them, but also providing them with different trips or events. National and international level support the local level by providing necessary tools, as well as communicating with National Erasmus+ Organisations or the European Commission in general.
The goal of the organisation is to support and develop student exchange on the local, national and international levels. It is composed of around 15,000 members distributed across 513 local sections in 44 countries in higher education Institutions, including universities, polytechnics, and university colleges.