The organisation targets services at students prior to, during, and after studies abroad.

A range of membership benefits are central in attracting students as members.

The Membership Department deals with enquiries from potential and current members, while ANSA's Student Adviser provides advice to students encountering problems during their studies abroad, such as with regards to their university, their insurance, or Lånekassen.

The President's main responsibility is lobbying for ANSA’s political priorities towards the Norwegian authorities.

The Board is responsible for ANSA’s political priorities and the main goals of the organisation.