Support better student mobility: encourage students to complete the ESNsurvey XVI!

20 May 2025 | From partners

The 2025 edition of the ESNsurvey is now open and running until the end of July! Organised by the Erasmus Student Network (ESN), the ESNsurvey is Europe’s largest student-led research project on international student mobility. Every two years, it collects insights from students to help shape and improve mobility programmes such as Erasmus+ and other relevant student exchange programmes.

What is the ESNsurvey?

Developed with the valuable support of an expert group from different organisations, 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.

Why is the ESNsurvey important?

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 the report and used as recommendations to all stakeholders involved in student mobility. First results are expected to be published in October, and the final report in 2026. 

Target audience

• Exchange students who have been on mobility since August 2023. If you have been abroad before August 2023, we will ask you 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. As described above,  if you have been abroad before August 2023, we will ask you to fill in the Graduates track.
• Non-mobile students currently enrolled in Higher Education.

New in 2025: 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 Future of International Student Mobility

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. A key focus will be on teaching and learning during mobility, and how students envision the future of flexible learning pathways, particularly in the context of the European degree proposal.

Previous results: With 15 editions completed over the past 20 years, the survey has informed institutions, policymakers, and programme designers with real insights from the student perspective. The previous edition, ESNsurvey XV, focused on inclusion and access to mobility. It collected over 23,000 responses from students and significantly contributed to discussions on improving the accessibility, quality, and impact of mobility programmes. Discover past editions, here.

Incentives for Participants

To thank students for sharing their experiences, this year’s survey offers the chance to win:

• 1 of 5 Interrail Global Passes;
• A 2-night stay in a Meininger Hotel;
• Or 1 of 2 Ryanair vouchers worth €50.

Make sure to get the word out to as many students as possible and encourage them to fill out the survey!

Source: Erasmus Student Network