EU&U Competitors

The Council of Europe, based in Strasbourg (France), now covers virtually the entire European continent, with its 46 member countries. Founded on 5 May 1949 by 10 countries, the Council of Europe seeks to develop throughout Europe common and democratic principles based on the European Convention on Human Rights and other reference texts on the protection of individuals. Disclaimer We provide social media channels and job alerts to better disseminate information on our organisation and job opportunities. While we endeavour to keep the information up to date and accurate, we cannot guarantee the infallibility of these services. The Council of Europe therefore declines to accept any responsibility for their content and functionality.

Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is a non-for-profit international student organisation. Our mission is to represent erasmus and international students, thus provide opportunities for cultural understanding and self-development under the principle of Students Helping Students. We are 15,000 members from more than 500 local sections in over 40 countries, working on a volunteer basis in +1000 Higher Education Institutions. Erasmus Student Network is currently offering services to 350,000 international students.

The European Students' Union (ESU) is an umbrella organisation of 44 National Unions of Students (NUS) from 40 countries. The NUSes are open to all students in their respective country regardless of political persuasion, religion, ethnic or cultural origin, sexual orientation or social standing. Our members are also student-run, autonomous, representative and operate according to democratic principles. The aim of ESU is to represent and promote the educational, social, economic and cultural interests of students at the European level towards all relevant bodies and in particular the European Union, Bologna Follow Up Group, Council of Europe and UNESCO.