ISIC

ISIC is an acronym that can refer to two widely used international systems: the International Student Identity Card and the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities.

International Student Identity Card (ISIC): The ISIC is a globally recognized student identity card intended to certify student status and provide access to discounts and services worldwide. It is issued by the ISIC Association in partnership with national issuing organizations and participating institutions. The card is typically available to full-time students and, in some programs, to teachers and researchers. It includes a unique serial number and validation features to ensure international acceptance.

International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC): The ISIC is a UN statistical framework for classifying economic activities. It enables international comparability of economic data and underpins national accounts, trade statistics, and business research. The classification is hierarchical, organized into sections, divisions, groups, and classes, and is revised periodically. The current version, ISIC Rev. 4, was prepared by the United Nations Statistics Division and is widely adopted by governments and international organizations. ISIC is designed to align with related classifications such as the European NACE system.

Usage and scope: In different contexts, ISIC means different things. When encountering the term, the context usually makes clear which ISIC is referenced.