XVI ESNsurvey

ESNsurvey is one of the main projects of ESN, which has been researching different aspects of student mobility since 2005. The survey is disseminated in collaboration with 46 countries of ESN and is Europe’s biggest student-led research initiative focusing on Erasmus+ and student exchange programmes.

The ESNsurvey project aims to improve access and quality of student mobility, with a special focus on the monitoring of the Erasmus+ programme. The findings obtained through the questionnaire are published in a report scheduled for 2026 and used as recommendations to all stakeholders involved in student mobility.

Who is the target audience?

• Exchange students who have been on mobility since August 2023. Students that were abroad before August 2023 will be asked to fill in the Graduates track.
• Full-Degree International Students pursuing a full degree abroad who are currently studying abroad/been studying since August 2021. Students that were abroad before August 2021 will be asked to fill in the Graduates track.
• Non-mobile students currently enrolled in Higher Education.

The ESNsurvey is now open to graduates who previously participated in a mobility programme and are currently in employment. Their responses will help identify how international experiences have contributed to skills development and career opportunities, supporting the European Commission’s ambition to build a Union of Skills.

The theme of this edition, “The Future of International Student Mobility”, reflects a critical moment in the evolution of European Higher Education. As discussions continue around the next Erasmus+ programme and budget, it is more important than ever to understand students' experiences and expectations.

As part of ESN’s efforts to support the dissemination of the survey, the Network has created a series of materials that can be used by higher education institutions to send the survey to students.