ESN Amsterdam

ESN Amsterdam This is the official page of ESN Amsterdam. ESN Amsterdam is part of the Erasmus Student Network. This enables us to provide low-priced activities.

Erasmus Student Network Amsterdam is a student-run organisation dedicated to helping and entertaining exchange students in Amsterdam. ESN is an organization, with 500 sections in 40 countries, which exists to make sure that you are going to have the time of your life while studying abroad. ESN Amsterdam is a student-run organization dedicated to helping international students studying at the Unive

rsiteit van Amsterdam and Hogeschool van Amsterdam make the most of their stay in the Netherlands. Funding for the organization is provided by the Universiteit van Amsterdam and the Hogeschool van Amsterdam together. Members of the University of Amsterdam and the Hogeschool van Amsterdam also provide the organization with supervision and support. ESN Amsterdam aims to foster student mobility through optimizing the social and cultural integration of international students in Amsterdam. We try to achieve this by organizing introduction days, parties, ‘borrels’, weekend trips, excursions and other cultural activities. We also promote contact with Dutch students through our coach system. Lastly, we keep the students informed with the magazine Insiders and a weekly Newsletter. Every semester about 1000 international students join ESN Amsterdam. Not just for the reasons mentioned above, but also because it’s the best way to meet fellow international students from both the Hogeschool van Amsterdam and the Universiteit van Amsterdam. Also, buy our ESNcard to gain access to all of ESN Amsterdam's partners and deals! So buy the ESNcard today and pick it up at the office! For any questions email [email protected] or just come by the office! Our office is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 1 and 5 pm. You are always welcome to stop by if you want to subscribe for activities if you have any questions or just for a chat and a cup of tea!

🎶🍻 ESN Amsterdam’s Semester Opening Cantus 🍻🎶Get ready for the most ICONIC Dutch Student Tradition, hosted by ESN Amster...
18/08/2026

🎶🍻 ESN Amsterdam’s Semester Opening Cantus 🍻🎶

Get ready for the most ICONIC Dutch Student Tradition, hosted by ESN Amsterdam! A night full of singing, cheering, beers, and unforgettable memories to start the semester off right. 🇳🇱✨

🕗 20:00 – 22:00
📍 Cafe de Krater (Roetersstraat 13, 1018 WB Amsterdam), by the Roeterseiland Campus

But what exactly is a cantus ?🧐

A cantus is a traditional Dutch and Belgian student event where everyone gathers at long tables to sing classic student songs together while enjoying beers in a lively, high-energy atmosphere. Think of it as the ultimate mix of tradition, chaos, friendship, and student spirit. 🪩🍺🎵

Whether you’re an exchange student, international, or local, the Opening Cantus is THE place to meet lovely new students such as yourself and celebrate the start of the year 💃🏻

🔥 Massive atmosphere
🪩 Unlimited student vibes
🎤 Loud singing, the musical classics & legendary vibes
🎉 An unforgettable night with ESN Amsterdam
😉 Lose a game/break a rule? You get punished. Drink drink drink ! 😎
🍺 Free-flow beer & water for the entire event

Meet your fellow Erasmus, Master’s & Bachelor’s students from all over the world for the start of your semester. 🌍

Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available, so everyone can join the fun ! ⚠️ Limited spots available – don’t wait! Get your tickets now in the link in our bio ;)

🎟️ Ticket tiers:
Early Bird: €18 (Only until 02/09 !!!)
Normal Entry: €22 (Until 08/09)
Last-Minute Day-of: €25

We are urgently looking for Local Buddies !! Join the ESN Amsterdam Buddy Program as a Local Buddy and help new Internat...
10/07/2026

We are urgently looking for Local Buddies !!

Join the ESN Amsterdam Buddy Program as a Local Buddy and help new International & Exchange Students feel at home in Amsterdam ! 🤩
Sign-ups are now open for the Fall 2026 Semester !

We match international and exchange students with Local Buddies to support them as they settle into life in Amsterdam. Whether you’re Dutch or an international yourself who doesn’t speak Dutch, everyone who loves helping others is welcome ! The most important thing is being open to new cultures and ready to make someone feel at home. As a Local Buddy, you’ll make new friends, learn from each other, and create unforgettable memories ! Together, you’ll explore fun spots in Amsterdam, attend exciting events, and have an amazing time! 🎉

🌟 As a Local Buddy, you will also get a big discount on the ESN Card (with perks like Ryanair and FlixBus deals), and you can stay for free with friends around the world, because who needs hotels when you’ve got new buddies everywhere 😉

📱 How to join ?
Download our Papaya app from the App Store or Google Play Store, create an account, add your phone number and email, and select the Buddy Program in the menu to sign up.

Need help ? Check out the Buddy Program section on our website for a detailed guide https://esn-amsterdam.nl/programs/buddy-program/.

Matching for the Fall Semester will begin this summer before the semester starts in September. Sign up on Papaya now, and you’ll be notified by app and email when you’ve been matched. Stay tuned! 😎

We are looking for volunteers to help make the UvA Introduction Days on 19, 20 and 21 August a great start for new stude...
10/07/2026

We are looking for volunteers to help make the UvA Introduction Days on 19, 20 and 21 August a great start for new students in Amsterdam. You will help welcome incoming students, support activities, answer questions, and bring the ESN energy throughout the day. ☀️

You can choose which day(s) you would like to join, so sign up for the dates that work best for you.

What is in it for you?

💙 Food included during the events
💙 Meet international friends
💙 Boost your CV and become part of our amazing ESN community
💙 Volunteer for one day and receive access to the Melkweg guest list for the Intro Week party
💙 Volunteer for two days and receive guest-list access plus dinner on us on 21 August before the party

We will contact volunteers with further details, including information about the volunteer briefing, which will of course come with snacks! 🍪

Ready to help new students feel at home and be part of one of ESN Amsterdam’s biggest events of the summer?

✅ Sign-up link available in our Linktree in Bio!!
📅 Mentor briefing: August 14th at 16:00!

Starting your exchange semester in Amsterdam soon ? 🌸Don’t miss out on the ESN Summer Introduction Days (19th, 20th, 21s...
03/07/2026

Starting your exchange semester in Amsterdam soon ? 🌸

Don’t miss out on the ESN Summer Introduction Days (19th, 20th, 21st and 24th of August) ! It’s the perfect chance to meet new people, explore the city, and get to know your exchange community ;)

Take a look in our highlights and on our facebook to see how our Summer Intro 2025 looked like and join us next month to meet fellow exchange students and kick off the new semester with fun activities & parties ! ☀️

📧 Registration info has been sent by email from your university !

See you there !! 😎

🌞🎉 SEMESTER CLOSING PICNIC 🎉🌞Join ESN Amsterdam for one last chill gathering before the semester wraps up!📍 Westerpark, ...
05/06/2026

🌞🎉 SEMESTER CLOSING PICNIC 🎉🌞

Join ESN Amsterdam for one last chill gathering before the semester wraps up!

📍 Westerpark, Amsterdam (Exact location announced on the day in WhatsApp channels)
📅 June 6
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Bring your friends, snacks, drinks, games, and good vibes as we celebrate an amazing semester together in the sun. 🌿☀️

✨ Meet new people
🧺 Picnic together
🎲 Play games
📸 Make some final memories before summer

🎟️ No ticket needed — just show up! We’ll grab you some free beer and snacks!

See you at Westerpark! 💙

🌍🍽️ Global Food & Culture Festival 2026 🍽️🌍🎟️ FREE ENTRY 🎟️Join us for an evening full of international food, music, gam...
02/06/2026

🌍🍽️ Global Food & Culture Festival 2026 🍽️🌍
🎟️ FREE ENTRY 🎟️

Join us for an evening full of international food, music, games, creativity, and cultural exchange! 🎉 Bring a dish from your culture and share it with others!
Participants who bring homemade food can be compensated up to €15 for ingredients.

What to expect:
✨ Food from different cultures
🎶 International music
🎨 Creative workshops & activities
🗣️ Language and cultural exchange
🎲 Fun cultural games & quizzes
🤝 Meet students from all around the world

Whether you want to showcase your culture, try new foods, or simply meet new people, this is the perfect chance to celebrate diversity and make unforgettable memories together 💙

📅 Wednesday, June 10th
📍 CREA Amsterdam
🕒 15:00 – 18:30

🎟️ Sign up here: https://esn-amsterdam.bash.social/e/Aa4Fc6TZucXk?s=4GxavK2EgQv
🍲 Bringing food? Fill out this form as well: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmSJmfSk9BrWqWrIY7cGE_laCJaFvsH0BwT0HcVZB3zLjwfA/viewform?usp=dialog

[ALL THE FORMS CAN BE FOUND IN OUR LINKTREE IN BIO!]

Bring your friends and your appetite😋
See you soon!🍝🥙🍤🌮🍔

🚨 MENTORS WANTED 🚨Join the ESN Amsterdam mentor team for the UvA Introduction Days on August 19th, 20th & 21st! ☀️Be the...
01/06/2026

🚨 MENTORS WANTED 🚨

Join the ESN Amsterdam mentor team for the UvA Introduction Days on August 19th, 20th & 21st! ☀️

Be the go-to person for new students, lead fun activities, and make unforgettable memories! 💬🎉
➡️Free entry to all events
➡️ Food included
➡️ Meet international friends
➡️ Boost your CV and become part of our amazing ESN community!

✅ Sign-up link available in our Linktree in Bio!!
📅 Mentor briefing: August 13th at 16:00!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the most exciting event of the summer!❤️

ESN Amsterdam’s Goodbye Cantus 🍻🎶Get ready for the BIGGEST student closing event of the year hosted by ESN Amsterdam! On...
31/05/2026

ESN Amsterdam’s Goodbye Cantus 🍻🎶

Get ready for the BIGGEST student closing event of the year hosted by ESN Amsterdam! One final night of singing, cheering, beers, and unforgettable memories before the semester comes to an end. 🇳🇱✨

🕗 20:00 – 22:00
📍 Cafe de Krater (Roetersstraat 13, 1018 WB Amsterdam), by Roeterseiland Campus

But what exactly is a cantus?
A cantus is a traditional Dutch and Belgian student event where everyone gathers at long tables to sing classic student songs together while enjoying beers in a lively, high-energy atmosphere. Think of it as the ultimate mix of tradition, chaos, friendship, and student spirit. 🍺🎵

Whether you’re an exchange student, international, or local, the Goodbye Cantus is THE place to celebrate the end of the year with students from all over the world.

🔥 Massive atmosphere
🍻 Unlimited student vibes
🎤 Loud belt-singing, classic songs & legendary vibes
🎉 One last unforgettable night with ESN Amsterdam
😉 Lose a game/break a rule? You get punished. Drink drink drink!
🍺 Free-flow beer & water for the entire event

Meet your fellow Erasmus, Master’s & Bachelor’s students from all over the world before we head off for the summer holidays. 🌍

Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available, so everyone can join the fun! ⚠️ Limited spots available – don’t wait!

🎟️ Ticket tiers:
Early Bird (before 29/5): €18
Normal Entry (29/5 - 8/6): €22
Last-Minute (8/6 - Day of the event): €25

[LINK IN BIO!]
📸 by Exchange Party

Goodbye Borrels @ Café de Krater ✈️🍻Before you take off for your exchange, join our Goodbye Borrels and meet your fellow...
10/05/2026

Goodbye Borrels @ Café de Krater ✈️🍻

Before you take off for your exchange, join our Goodbye Borrels and meet your fellow outgoing students — the perfect chance to find your Erasmus buddies and start building connections for your adventure abroad 🌍💙

We’ve got two special editions:

📅 Sunday, May 18 (from 19:30 onwards)
🌎 For students going to: Africa, Asia, Latin America, North America & Oceania

📅 Wednesday, May 21 (from 19:30 onwards)
🌍 For students going to: Europe, UK & Switzerland

📍 Location: Café de Krater

Coming from the UvA Predeparture Talks/Goodbye events? Feel free to head straight to the bar once your session ends — we’ll be there to welcome you!

ESN Amsterdam Karaoke Night 🎤Warm up those vocal cords and get ready to steal the spotlight! Join us for a fun-filled Ka...
07/05/2026

ESN Amsterdam Karaoke Night 🎤

Warm up those vocal cords and get ready to steal the spotlight! Join us for a fun-filled Karaoke Night where the stage is yours and the vibes are unmatched 🎶

📅 Date: Saturday, May 16
📍 Location: CREA 3.12
🕑 Time: 18:00-20:00
🎟️ Ticket: €2 (General Entry)

🥤 Free drinks & snacks included!

Whether you’re belting out classics, singing guilty pleasures, or just cheering on your friends, this is your night to shine. No judgment, just good music, great company, and lots of laughs!

Bring your friends, pick your song, and let’s make it a night to remember 🎵💃
[Link in Bio!]

Adres

Nieuwe Achtergracht 170 1. 15
Amsterdam
1018WVAMSTERDAM

Openingstijden

Maandag 13:00 - 17:00
Woensdag 13:00 - 17:00
Vrijdag 13:00 - 17:00

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