How the card works
The European Student Card is not a new student card. In practice, it consists of an “ESC-Router” which acts as a centralised database for student card-related data. The card has various features which together facilitate student status verification across Erasmus+ programme countries.
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How your institution can join the ESC
As a higher education institution that is part of the Erasmus+ programme, you can join the ESC through several quick steps. This starts with connecting to the ESC-Router.
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Governance structure
The ESC governance ensures swift coordination and communication between and within the different ESCI building blocks.
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