Using the European Student Card (ESC) provides numerous benefits, including access to various services, all while ensuring that your personal data remains secure and protected.

As a student participating in an Erasmus+ program, both your home and hosting Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) need to share important information about you to facilitate the administrative processes related to your mobility.

Only minimal information is required, which is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): your first name, last name, European Student Identifier (ESI), and email address.

The ESI is a unique identifier used consistently across different IT systems to identify and authenticate students during their mobility. This includes simplifying the bureaucratic and administrative procedures, such as sharing digital learning agreements at the end of your mobility program.

Once your data has been uploaded, a European Student Card Number (ESCN) is generated. The ESCN uniquely identifies each ESC. You can then receive your ESC and enjoy the numerous benefits it offers, with the assurance that your personal data remains secure and protected.

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