ESN Strasbourg

What ESN Strasbourg does

ESN Strasbourg is a non-profit student association founded in 2010 and based in Strasbourg, France. It operates as a local section of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) France, a national network spanning 30+ cities and approximately 1,500 volunteers that welcomes around 20,000 international students annually. The organization is staffed by 8 employees and 70+ volunteers and serves primarily international students studying in Strasbourg through Erasmus, exchange agreements, and international degree programmes, with a secondary audience of local French students exploring mobility opportunities.

Its core offering is the ESNcard, an annual membership card sold via the HelloAsso platform that provides access to its event programme and discounts with international partners including Ryanair and FlixBus. This is complemented by a broad event calendar (20+ event types per semester, including galas, pub crawls, hiking trips, city tours, Aperasmus gatherings, workshops, and language exchanges) and a downloadable bilingual Welcome Guide covering daily life, healthcare, and outings in Strasbourg.

ESN Strasbourg generates revenue through ESNcard membership fees (annual subscription) and select event participation fees (e.g., a 13 EUR cosmetics workshop), with most events offered free to ESNcard holders. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on university partnerships, orientation-week presence, student fairs, and social media channels (Instagram, WhatsApp, LinkedIn) for acquisition. The organization has no proprietary technology platform; operations are supported by a WordPress website and standard social and community tools.

Name

ESN Strasbourg

Legal name

ESN Strasbourg

Website

https://strasbourg.esnfrance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Student Integration Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Erasmus+ and Government-Sponsored Exchange Partnerships (EDAIABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Student Travel, Re-entry & Document Services (travel signatures, re-entry guidance) (EDALANAG)

Keywords

• International student services
• Student membership program
• Cultural exchange events
• Erasmus student network
• Integration support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Strasbourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. ESNcard Membership Fees: International students in Strasbourg purchase the ESNcard for membership. The card provides access to ESN events and partner discounts (Ryanair, FlixBus, local partners). Sold online via HelloAsso platform.
2. Event Participation Fees: Some events have participation fees (e.g., cosmetics workshop at 13 EUR). Many events are free to attend with ESNcard.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ESN Strasbourg is a volunteer-run non-profit association that welcomes international students in Strasbourg through the ESNcard membership program, an extensive events calendar of social, cultural, and recreational activities, and administrative integration support. Membership provides access to events and discounts with national and international partners (Ryanair, FlixBus), with the ESNcard valid across ESN sections in 40+ countries.

Product overview

ESN Strasbourg operates as a non-profit student organization offering a unified membership-based service portfolio centered on the ESNcard—a discount and access card for international students—supplemented by regularly organized events and a practical Welcome Guide. The ESNcard provides access to ESN Strasbourg's event program and partner discounts (Ryanair, FlixBus), while the events program encompasses social activities (pub crawls, galas, speed friending), cultural experiences (city tours, day trips), recreational activities (hiking, karaoke, board games), and language exchanges (Café des Langues, Let's Speak). The Welcome Guide serves as a supplementary resource providing practical living information for newcomers. These offerings function together to facilitate international student integration and intercultural exchange in Strasbourg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ESNcard

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000 international students welcomed annually across ESN France network
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• RyanairminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational airline partner offering discounts to ESNcard holders. Part of the network-wide partnership programme available to all ESN members across Europe.
• FlixBusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean bus transport partner providing discounts to ESNcard holders. Students can combine FlixBus travel with ESNcard for additional savings when exploring Europe.
• Zero Dechet StrasbourgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal environmental organization collaborating with ESN Strasbourg on eco-workshops. Jointly organized cosmetics-making workshop to promote zero-waste lifestyle and environmental awareness among international students.
• ESN FrancecoreOthersNational parent organization of the ESN network in France. Coordinates activities across 30+ local sections, develops national projects, and facilitates international mobility for students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ESN France: National umbrella coordinating 30+ ESN local sections across France. Directly comparable as the parent network governing ESN Strasbourg's structure, partnerships, and Erasmus+ integration mission.
• ESN Berlin: One of Europe's largest ESN local sections, running an equivalent ESNcard and event program for international students. Directly comparable in mission, model, and target population.
• ESN Lyon: Another major French ESN local section offering the same membership card, event calendar, and Erasmus+ student services in a comparable university city. Operates the same volunteer-driven, community-led model.
• ESN Paris: Largest ESN local section in France, delivering the same ESNcard, event programming, and international student integration model in a different French city. Direct comparability in operating model and target audience.
• ESN Madrid: Leading Spanish ESN local section delivering the same ESNcard, integration events, and Erasmus+ student support in another major European student city. Mirrors ESN Strasbourg's volunteer-run, event-driven structure.
• ESN Amsterdam: Dutch ESN local section offering the same membership card, events, and international student services. Operates under the same ESN network governance and Erasmus+ integration mission.
• AEGEE-Europe: Pan-European student forum with 40,000+ members across 40 countries, organizing cultural exchanges and mobility events. Directly comparable in mission of fostering intercultural exchange among European students.

Broad incumbents

• AIESEC: Global youth-run network present in 100+ countries facilitating international student exchanges and leadership development. Comparable as a larger, established international student organization with an overlapping target market.
• Campus France: French national agency promoting international student mobility and supporting incoming international students in France. Comparable as a broader incumbent serving the same international student population with more institutional resources.

Emerging players

• BEST (Board of European Students of Technology): European student network organizing academic and cultural events for technology students across 30+ countries. Comparable as a thematic student network operating a similar event- and membership-driven model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/esn-strasbourg
• Instagraminstagram.com/esn.strasbourg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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