We're travellers who help travellers
Escape Towns started with a simple belief: studying abroad should feel like an adventure, not a maze of paperwork. We're a small, friendly team of former international students who now help others pack their dreams and go.
Our mission
To make studying, working and living abroad accessible, joyful and human — guiding every student from their first question to their first day on campus.
Our vision
A world where any curious student can cross a border to learn, grow and belong — wherever their adventure calls them.
How we got here
- 2018 · First backpack packedTwo ex-students start helping friends apply abroad from a tiny office.
- 2020 · Going digitalWe move online and reach students across Europe and beyond.
- 2022 · Germany & USA hubsDedicated teams for our two most-loved destinations.
- 2024 · 1,000 students placedA thousand passports stamped — and counting.
- 2026 · Seven destinationsExpanding the map with new countries and programs.
What we believe
Honest guidance
Real advice, even when it's not what sells. Your goals come first.
Globally minded
We celebrate every culture and help you feel at home anywhere.
Genuinely caring
We answer the tiny questions, too — no question is ever silly.
Adventurous
We believe the best growth happens just outside your comfort zone.
Where we are
- Munich, Germany
- Istanbul, Türkiye
- Remote — worldwide
Why Escape Towns
We've walked the trail ourselves — the paperwork, the nerves, the joy. That's why we guide with patience, honesty and a lot of heart.