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Erasmus Student Network Armenia (ESN Armenia) (Armenian: Էրազմուս ուսանողական ցանց Հայաստան, romanized: Erazmus usanoghakan ts’ants’ Hayastan) is the Armenian national branch of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN). ESN Armenia was founded as a non-profit student organization and is headquartered in Yerevan.
History
ESN Armenia was established in 2021 and helps to support and develop student exchanges throughout Armenia, as part of the Erasmus+ programme. ESN Armenia assists international students seeking to attend a university in Armenia, applying for scholarships, and adjusting to living in Armenia. ESN Armenia also organizes information seminars within Armenian universities to inform students of the ESN programs and opportunities.
In October 2022, ESN Armenia helped organize the "Erasmus Alumni Leading the Future of Change" event, hosted in Yerevan.
In November 2023, ESN Armenia participated in the "International Center for Human Development Youth Expo" event in Yerevan.
Between 4 and 7 April 2024, ESN Armenia delegates participated in the "Erasmus Generation Meeting Conference" held in Seville, Spain.
In September 2024, ESN Armenia participated in the ESN Community Meeting in Prague. Also in September 2024, ESN Armenia members held a meeting with the Vice-President of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas. Issues regarding EU–Armenia relations and visa liberalization were discussed.
On 14 October 2024, ESN Armenia together with the Delegation of the European Union to Armenia, announced the establishment of the "Erasmus Park" initiative. The initiative aims to share the diversity and culture of local and international students and professors.
ESN Armenia organizes annual "Erasmus Days" events throughout the country where youth can learn more about Erasmus programs. In 2024, ESN Armenia hosted events at the Armenian National Agrarian University, Eurasia International University, Gavar State University, and Yerevan State University.
= Local branches
=The Erasmus Student Network Yerevan (ESN Yerevan) is the largest local branch in Armenia and often cooperates on various projects with ESN Armenia.
See also
AEGEE Yerevan
Armenia–European Union relations
Armenian National Students Association
Education in Armenia
European Youth Parliament – Armenia
National Youth Council of Armenia
Young European Ambassadors – Armenia
References
External links
Erasmus Student Network Armenia