ISIC facts & figures

ISIC International Student Identity Card
Year launched 1953
Yearly card sales Over 4.5 million, worldwide
Number of ISIC issuing countries 130
Eligibility Full-time students at school, college or university
Minimum age requirement 12 years old
Upper age limit None
Card validity Maximum 16 months, based on the academic year:

  • In countries with the academic year starting in September (e.g. Europe), the ISIC card is valid 1st September to 31st December the following year.
  • In countries with the academic year starting in December (eg Brazil, Australia), the ISIC card is valid 1st December to 31st March, 16 months later
Number of discounts and benefits Over 120,000 around the world
partnerships with banks worldwide Over 40 worldwide
partnerships with academic institutions Over 250 worldwide
Cost of an ISIC The cost depends on the issuing country