Erasmus Student Network Poland

What Erasmus Student Network Poland does

Erasmus Student Network Poland (ESN Polska / ESN Poland) is the Polish national branch of the Erasmus Student Network, a non-profit volunteer-driven student organization founded in 1998 and headquartered in Warsaw. The organization supports international students participating in the Erasmus+ exchange program through 27 local sections operating on university campuses across 13 Polish cities, including Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, Gdańsk, Łódź, Lublin, Katowice, Białystok, Toruń, Olsztyn, and Zielona Góra. Each semester, volunteers at these sections assist over 15,000 incoming international students with cultural integration, mentorship, accommodation assistance, and social connection.

ESN Poland's core product is the ESNcard, a discount and membership card that gives students access to offers from partner businesses across transportation (FlixBus, up to 20% off), accommodation (Pepe Housing, 10% off booking fees), telecommunications (Orange Flex), logistics (EuroSender), and travel services. Additional programs include the Mentor/Buddy Programme, Discover Europe organized trips, National Erasmus Games (an annual sports competition with 150+ participants from 34 countries), ESNsurvey (pan-European research initiative), Social Inclusion Days, Erasmus Days, and the Speak Out civic engagement project. The organization's go-to-market is community-led: volunteers at each university section run on-the-ground activities, supported by national digital marketing across social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X) and the ESN Galaxy member platform.

Revenue mechanics are limited and non-disclosed. As a non-profit, ESN Poland monetizes primarily through ESNcard sales and corporate sponsorship arrangements with its partner network, with no external investment, no funding rounds, and no public financial reporting. The organization is governed by a national board with rotating leadership and operates within the institutional framework of the European Erasmus+ program, holding formal partnerships with the Polish National Agency FRSE and Eurodesk.

Name

Erasmus Student Network Poland

Legal name

Erasmus Student Network Polska

Website

https://esn.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Erasmus Student Network Poland is a non-profit volunteer organization that supports 15,000+ international Erasmus+ students per semester through 27 university sections across Poland, offering the ESNcard discount program, mentorship, and cultural integration activities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Student Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAIAKAJ

International Student Advising & Resource Centers (Wraparound Support)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Student Support & Cultural Integration Services

SECONDARYEDAIAKAD

Peer Mentorship, Buddy & Host-Family Matching Programs

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Student Support & Cultural Integration Services

SECONDARYEDAIAKAE

Community Engagement & Social Integration Programs (Clubs, Events, Volunteering)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Student Support & Cultural Integration Services

SECONDARYEDALANAD

Cultural Adjustment & Integration Services (intercultural programs, community connection)

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/International Student Services & Immigration Support

SECONDARYEDALANAC

International Student Orientation & Transition Programs

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/International Student Services & Immigration Support

SECONDARYEDAIABAJ

Erasmus+ and Government-Sponsored Exchange Partnerships

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/University/College Exchange Programs & Partnerships

Keywords

• Student support services
• International student mobility
• Erasmus+ integration programs
• Cultural exchange activities
• Student discount programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership/ESNcard: The ESNcard is a membership card that provides discounts to international students for various services including transportation (FlixBus), accommodation (Pepe Housing), and other travel services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Erasmus Student Network Poland operates a volunteer-driven support network for international Erasmus+ exchange students across 27 local sections at Polish universities. Each semester, volunteers help over 15,000 incoming international students with cultural integration, mentorship through the Buddy Programme, travel excursions via Discover Europe, social events such as National Erasmus Games, and discounted services through the ESNcard membership card.

Product overview

Erasmus Student Network Poland operates as a student organization network rather than a commercial product company. The organization offers a portfolio of programs and services including the ESNcard (discount card for international students), Discover Europe (travel excursions), National Erasmus Games (sports competitions), and the Mentor/Buddy Programme. Additional offerings include ESNsurvey (annual research project), Social Inclusion Days, Erasmus Days events, and the Speak Out project. Services support international students on Erasmus+ exchanges across 27 universities in Poland, helping over 15,000 students annually with integration, travel, accommodation assistance, and cultural activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ESNcard

Quantifiable outcome

• Supporting 350,000 international students annually across Europe

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pepe HousingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner of ESN Poland operating in the accommodation sector. Pepe Housing is a real estate agency in major Polish student cities (Warsaw, Krakow, Gdańsk, Poznań, Wrocław) helping foreign students find accommodation. ESNcard holders receive 10% discount on booking fees using code 'esnpoland'.
• FlixBuscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner offering bus services throughout Europe. ESNcard holders receive up to 20% discount on European journeys. FlixBus operates over 2,000 destinations in 28 countries with over 300,000 daily trips.
• FRSE (Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Agency for Erasmus+ Programme in Poland. Core institutional partner for implementing mobility programs.
• EurodeskcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean youth information network providing information about European mobility programs and opportunities.
• IR.os ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForum for International Relations Officers supporting internationalization of higher education.
• TimeTravelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel services provider offering discounts to ESNcard holders.
• Australia StudyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudy abroad program provider for students interested in studying in Australia.
• Orange FlexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelecommunications partner offering flexible mobile services for international students.
• EuroSenderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for money transfer and logistics services relevant to international students.
• Aloha CampminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCamp and outdoor activity provider offering discounts to ESN members.
• PerspektywyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation portal and magazine focused on higher education in Poland.
• PROMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish Rectors Foundation supporting higher education development.
• dlaStudenta.plminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolish student portal providing information and services for students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eurodesk: European youth information network providing information on mobility, education, and youth opportunities. ESN Poland lists Eurodesk as a strategic partner; both serve as information and orientation conduits for European mobile youth, with overlapping audiences.
• Erasmus Student Network International: Direct parent organisation of ESN Poland. ESN International operates at 500+ universities across Europe supporting 350,000+ students annually, providing the umbrella brand, shared programmes (ESNcard, ESNsurvey), and policy relationships that ESN Poland leverages at the national level.

Others

• Best Buddies International: Global non-profit organisation pairing volunteers with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for friendship and integration. Comparable to ESN Poland's Buddy Programme in its peer-mentoring and social-integration model, though serving a different beneficiary population.

Direct peers

• AIESEC: Global non-profit youth network offering international exchanges, internships, and leadership experiences for students and recent graduates. Comparable to ESN Poland in its volunteer-driven model, university-based chapters, and focus on cross-border student mobility experiences.
• Youth for Understanding (YFU): International non-profit focused on student exchange programmes with operations across 50+ countries. Comparable to ESN Poland in its peer-to-peer cultural exchange focus, organisational structure, and focus on supporting young people through international mobility experiences.
• ESN Germany: The German national chapter of Erasmus Student Network, operating across 40+ universities and supporting tens of thousands of incoming Erasmus+ students. Closest comparable peer to ESN Poland in mission, structure, and programmes at the national level.
• IAESTE: International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, operating paid technical internships exchanges across 80+ countries. Comparable to ESN Poland in providing structured international mobility support for university students, though focused on technical/STEM internships.

Emerging players

• Student Beans: UK-based student discount and identity verification platform providing student discounts across thousands of brands. Functionally comparable to ESNcard but operating as a for-profit digital platform, representing the type of commercial competitor ESN Poland could face at the discount-card layer.
• InternationalStudent.com: Online resource and service platform for international students studying abroad, including insurance, banking, and travel. Comparable to ESN Poland's pre-departure and on-arrival support layer, though delivered as a commercial website.

Regional players

• ELT (Erasmus+ Lira Türk / European Language Travel): Language travel and study abroad operators across Europe providing structured short-term programmes for international students. Comparable to ESN Poland in serving international students' integration and travel needs, though from a commercial language-learning angle.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ESNpoland
• Facebookfacebook.com/ESNpoland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/esn-poland
• Instagraminstagram.com/esn_poland

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries27 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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