About us

Students helping students.

ESN Antwerp is the local section of the Erasmus Student Network. We're a team of student volunteers who make sure every international student in Antwerp feels at home.

ESN Antwerp

Your first friends in Antwerp

Moving to a new city is exciting, but it can also feel a little overwhelming. ESN Antwerp is here to help exchange and international students feel at home, connect with others and discover all that Antwerp has to offer.

From social events and activities to practical support, we create opportunities to meet people, build connections and make the most of your time in Antwerp.

Everything we do is organised by students, for students, on a volunteer basis. Our board changes every year, and our Hall of Fame goes all the way back to 2011.

  • Welcome

    Welcome days, card sales and a semester WhatsApp group, so you're never on your own.

  • Events & trips

    Parties, pub nights, trips, sports and cultural nights, all semester long.

    See the calendar
  • ESNcard

    Cheaper events with us and discounts all over Europe.

    About the ESNcard
  • A voice for international students

    We represent international students towards the universities, colleges and the city of Antwerp.

The network

What is ESN?

The Erasmus Student Network is a non-profit international student organisation. Its mission is to represent international students and to offer them opportunities for cultural understanding and self-development, under the principle of Students Helping Students.

ESN's main office is in Brussels, where its International Board is based. The board is elected every year at ESN's Annual General Meeting. It represents the network towards partners and institutions, keeps all the sections connected, coordinates international projects and stands up for the rights of exchange students.

Visit esn.org
500+
local sections
40+
countries
±15,000
volunteers
1989
founded in Ghent, Belgium

Get involved

Want to help international students too?

Join our team of volunteers, local or international. No experience needed.