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ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP

Empowering Universities & Students

Partner with ISIC to provide your students with international recognition, exclusive benefits, and enhanced services.

Join 3,000+ partner universities worldwide
ISIC co-branded student cards

Streamline Campus Services

ISIC cards seamlessly integrate with your existing campus infrastructure, providing a unified solution for student identification, access control, and payment systems.

From library access to meal plans, ISIC cards enhance the campus experience while maintaining the highest security standards for your institution.

Advanced Card Technology

Our cards utilise the latest technology standards to ensure security, reliability, and compatibility with your existing systems.

Choose from multiple card formats to best suit your institution's needs:

  • Smart Chip TechnologyEMV chip for secure transactions and data storage.
  • Contactless NFCTap-and-go functionality for quick access and payments.
  • Magnetic StripeBackward compatibility with legacy systems.
  • QR Code IntegrationDigital verification and mobile app connectivity.
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Digital Card Solutions

Complement physical cards with digital alternatives that students can access through their smartphones, providing flexibility and convenience.

  • Instant card issuance and activation
  • Mobile wallet integration
  • Real-time card management and updates
  • Environmentally friendly paperless option
  • Backup solution if the physical card is lost

ISIC & European Student Card Initiative

As part of the European Student Card initiative, ISIC cards are recognised across Europe, facilitating student mobility and access to services.

  • Recognised across all EU member states
  • Integration with the Erasmus Without Paper network
  • Cross-border service accessibility
  • Simplified administrative processes for exchange students
  • Access to partner university facilities throughout Europe

This European-wide recognition ensures seamless integration with Erasmus+ programs and cross-border educational opportunities.

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PARTNERED UNIVERSITIES

The ISIC Academic Network includes over 3,000 Institutions

The following is a showcase of prestigious partner universities that work with ISIC to issue co-branded cards to their students.

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KAIST

South Korea

Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) is South Korea's premier science and technology university, located in Daejeon. It is widely acknowledged as the best university in Korea.

PARTNER SINCE 2013
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London Business School

United Kingdom

LBS is one of the world's top graduate business schools, known for its MBA and finance programs. It has frequently been ranked #1 in Europe.

PARTNER SINCE 2014
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HEC Paris

France

HEC Paris is a leading international business school (Grande École) based in Jouy-en-Josas, France. It is perennially among Europe's top 2 business schools.

PARTNER SINCE 2009
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University of Toronto

Canada

The University of Toronto is Canada's leading research university and one of the top public universities in the world, with strengths across a comprehensive range of disciplines.

PARTNER SINCE 2013
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KU Leuven

Belgium

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven is Belgium's highest-ranked university, a comprehensive research institution located in Leuven. It is one of Europe's oldest universities (founded 1425).

PARTNER SINCE 2010
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University of Helsinki

Finland

The University of Helsinki is Finland's oldest and largest university, and the only Finnish university to consistently rank among the world's leading universities.

PARTNER SINCE 2013
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James Madison University

United States

JMU is a well-regarded public research university in Virginia, USA, known for its strong undergraduate programs and teaching quality.

PARTNER SINCE 2011
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CUCAS

China

China University and College Admission System (CUCAS) is China's official nationwide platform for foreign student admissions. It partnered with ISIC to issue cards to students in China.

PARTNER SINCE 2010s
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
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European Students Union
European University Association
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International Association of Universities
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ECCA
AIESEC
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