Why ISIC?

Global Student Recognition: The ISIC card is the only internationally accepted student ID, recognized in over 130 countries. It gives you verified proof of your student status wherever you go, ensuring you can access exclusive services and discounts around the world.

Unbeatable Discounts and Offers: ISIC opens doors to thousands of student discounts on travel, accommodations, shopping, food, and entertainment. Whether you're on campus, traveling, or studying abroad, you can enjoy significant savings on everyday essentials and special experiences.

Travel Made Affordable: With ISIC, students gain access to discounted rates on flights, public transport, trains, buses, and accommodations, making international travel and exploration much more affordable.

Empowering Educational Growth: ISIC provides students with special offers on educational tools, online learning platforms, and essential software, supporting academic achievement and skill development.

Local Perks Everywhere: In addition to global offers, ISIC provides tailored, region-specific discounts, making it easier to save on things like transportation, groceries, and mobile plans in your local area.

Trust and Legacy: Established in 1953, ISIC has been trusted by millions of students worldwide, providing decades of reliable service and global access to student benefits.

Universal Proof of Student Status: Whether you're studying at home or abroad, ISIC serves as a reliable, globally recognized form of student identification, ensuring that you can always prove your student status.

By choosing ISIC, you’re not just getting a card; you’re unlocking a world of opportunities, benefits, and savings designed to support your student lifestyle and enhance your experiences both academically and personally.

ISIC Association

The ISIC Association is a non-profit organization responsible for managing and issuing the International Student Identity Card (ISIC). Founded in 1953, its mission is to support student mobility and cultural exchange by providing globally recognized student identification. The association partners with educational institutions, governments, and businesses worldwide to offer students access to exclusive discounts, services, and benefits across travel, education, and lifestyle sectors. It ensures the credibility and proper use of the ISIC, ITIC, and IYIC cards by strictly monitoring eligibility criteria.

The ISIC card was first created by students for students in 1953.

International Student Identity Card

The ISIC Association is the non-profit organisation behind the management, growth and development of the International Student Identity Card (ISIC).

Registered in Denmark, the ISIC Association is a non-profit membership organization composed of 150+ community members (46 full member organizations). It is governed by the ISIC Association Constitution and Convention and overseen by the ISIC Association Board. Day-to-day central administration and operations are undertaken by the ISIC Service Office.

Who is behind the ISIC?

Making Student Life Better

The Mission of the ISIC Association is ‘Making student life better’. This mission will be advanced by playing a key supporting role in the lives of students globally in helping make their student time easier, more affordable and more enjoyable via facilitating the international recognition of their official student status.

The Objective of the Association is for the ISIC to become the must-have for students worldwide. This objective will be advanced by increasing access to educational opportunities, facilitating student life, fostering intercultural understanding and educational exchange, and forging stronger relationships between students of all nationalities and the global academic community.