Students today have more choice then ever before with regard to destination
and overseas experiences. Whether travelling to study, learn a new language,
work or simply for the thrill of adventure, travelling provides a first-hand
insight into countries and cultures as well as a new perspective on life. The
ISTC was founded to help students fulfil all of these travel ambitions.
What is the ISTC?
The ISTC's mission is:"to increase international understanding through the promotion of travel and exchange opportunities among students, young people and the academic community."
The International Student Travel Confederation (ISTC) is a not-for-profit organisation, founded in 1949 by the travel departments of a group of national student unions, to explore the needs of the growing numbers of student and youth travellers.
Thanks to the ISTC, students, young people and teaching professionals have access to a global network of leading travel specialists, offering low priced flights, travel tickets, insurance, accommodation, work and study abroad programs as well as special deals on entertainment, sightseeing and shopping in countries all over the world.
Member organisations of the ISTC meet the changing needs of students and youth travellers by developing and negotiating new and reduced-cost products and services.
The ISTC network includes over 5000 offices in 106 countries worldwide, which
collectively serve the needs of over 10 million student and youth travellers
each year.
