{"id":6815,"date":"2023-08-01T17:37:32","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T17:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esu-online.org\/?post_type=publication&p=6815"},"modified":"2023-08-01T17:40:16","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T17:40:16","slug":"international-student-housing-report-how-are-exchange-students-navigating-the-housing-crisis","status":"publish","type":"publication","link":"https:\/\/esu-online.org\/publications\/international-student-housing-report-how-are-exchange-students-navigating-the-housing-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"International student housing report: How are exchange students navigating the housing crisis?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In response to numerous reports from students across Europe expressing concerns about acute housing conditions, the European Students’ Union (ESU) and the Erasmus Student Network (ESN)  launched a snap survey in early November 2022<\/strong>. The findings of the survey seek to provide Higher Education Institutions and policymakers with an evidence-based assessment of the existing challenges and lay the foundation for new initiatives to address them together with the students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The survey, which got almost 9000 answers in around 1 month, shows that a quarter (25%) of respondents experienced scams, proving the need for better support measures in this area.<\/strong>  Lack of information about housing conditions (41%) and excessive deposit payments of more than 1 month (49%) are the most prevalent issues reported by students. The report shows clear differences among countries in almost all parameters.<\/strong> As an example, more than 38% of students going to Italy suffered scams, while only 10% of students going to Finland did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The success of this data collection effort can be attributed to the support and collaboration of Higher Education Institutions, Erasmus+ National Agencies, student organisations, and other key stakeholders such as University networks. Their collective dedication and participation allowed for a comprehensive understanding of the housing conditions faced by exchange students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The release of this research report marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts of ESU and ESN to advocate for the rights and well-being of exchange students in Europe. By leveraging the comprehensive data collected from across Europe, the organisations aim to drive meaningful change, empower students, and create a more inclusive and supportive educational environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read the full report here<\/h2>