Welcome to
ESN VU Amsterdam!

Erasmus Student Network

ESN was born on the 16th of October 1989 in Utrecht, The Netherlands.

ESN spans over 40 countries with 500+ sections, actively evolving and growing across local, national, and international levels. Across these three tiers, we boast a vibrant community of 14,500+ active members.

ESN at
VU Amsterdam

ESN VU Amsterdam is the student association for all international and exchange students at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

ESN VU Amsterdam was born in 1991. We are the 5th oldest section among the 16 sections in ESN the Netherlands network and the oldest one in Amsterdam. We have 7 board members and welcome 1000 exchange students every year!

Here is our mascot, Adam the Alpaca. Adam is short for Amsterdam. He represents the tenacious and lovable spirit of our association. Come meet him at our events!

Events

Welcome to ESN VU Amsterdam, where we make sure your time abroad is filled with gezelligheid moments! Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a party enthusiast, or just looking to make new friends, we have something for everyone.

From lively parties like our Kingsday Boat Bash and legendary Halloween spooktaculars to cozy nights with board games and movie marathons, there’s always a chance to connect and celebrate.

Embark on epic trips to Oktoberfest, ski down snowy slopes in the Italian Alps, or enjoy the magic of Efteling right here in the Netherlands. With a calendar packed full of incredible events, you’re sure to find your home away from home!

Register for our events via Eventix. Get an ESNcard for discounted entry to most of our events and for fabulous deals in and outside Amsterdam!

ESNcard

Everything you need to make your Amsterdam experience unforgettable! 
 
Get discounts and deals with our local and global partners!
 
On top of that, you also get discounted entry to many of our events!
 
Get the ESNcard from our online shope on Eventix and collect it during our office hours (published on our Instagram).
 
Our office is inside StudentD0k in the main building.
 

Contact Us

ESN VU Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit
De Boelelaan 1105, 0D-wing
1081 HV Amsterdam, Netherlands

[email protected]