ESN Amsterdam

Erasmus Student Network Amsterdam is a student-run organization dedicated to helping exchange and international students studying at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) make the most of their stay in the Netherlands. ESN Amsterdam is part of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN), an organization with 540 sections in 42 countries that makes sure you will have the time of your life studying abroad.

ESN aims to help foster student mobility by optimizing the social and cultural integration of international students in Amsterdam. We try to achieve this by organizing introduction days, parties, weekend trips, excursions and other cultural activities. We also promote contact with Dutch students through our buddy and coach system. ESN Amsterdam is in part funded by the UvA and AUAS. This collaboration with the universities enables us to offer low-priced activities to students. Members of the UvA and AUAS also provide the organisation with supervision and support.

Every year about 2500 international students join ESN Amsterdam. Not only for the reasons mentioned above, but also because it’s the best way to meet fellow international students studying in Amsterdam. To become a member of ESN Amsterdam, you need to get your ESNcard for 10 euros. With this card, you will be able to join our activities at reduced costs and get various discounts across the city.