WHAT IS ESN?
Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is one of the biggest interdisciplinary student associations in Europe, founded in 1989 for supporting and developing student exchange.
We are present in 448 Higher Education Institutions from 37 countries. The network is constantly developing and expanding.
Right now the whole network consists out of 38 countries all over Europe and more than 500 local sections.
ESN is working in Higher Education (HE)
- offering services to 150.000 students,
- mainly on a volunteer basis,
- with an average annual growth rate of 12,3% since 1990.
ESN is operating on three levels: Local, National and International.
ESN works for the creation of a more mobile and flexible education environment by supporting and developing the student exchange from different levels, and providing an intercultural experience also to those students, who cannot access a period abroad (“internationalisation at home”).
Join us
Already been on exchange? Looking to become engaged in an international student organization? Contact us on Instagram or come to one of our events and talk to us – We are always looking for new members!
Why Join ESN Uni Salzburg?
Becoming ESN member provides you a number of benefits. Work at ESN is voluntary work. The organization and execution of events, consultation of international students, creation and updating of information material, can take up a lot of time and energy. In order for this time and energy to be not only about the experience you will gain, there is the possibility to receive student benefits for your activities as ESN member. ESN is an official ÖH Uni Salzburg club (Austrian Students Union). This provides you following benefits:
- Extension of the duration of the study grant: For certain activities, you can request an extension of the period of study allowance up to a maximum of four semesters. Of course, this is to be submitted in advance of the processing of your application for study grant. For ESN activity in a certain semester, you will receive a maximum of one additional semester.
- Credit for ESN-work for your studies: You can also have your ESN activity credited with 6 ECTS per semester for your studies (if your curriculum permits) – in the field of “Free Electives” or “Alternative Extensions”. Although not legally binding, ESN activity can also be counted as part of the regular curriculum, for example as an internship or similar. Just talk to your study program director, if and what possibilities there are.
- Reduction of attendance: As ESN member you need to be present 30% less than what is the official requirement for students in university courses. The application form for suspension of compulsory attendance acc. § 31 (6) HSG 2014 is to be filled out by computer and signed and handed in at the UV Secretariat.
- Exemption from tuition fees: If you are already required to pay tuition fees, there is the possibility of exempting students from tuition fees up to a maximum of four semesters.