[1] EÜL works closely together with Riigikogu (the parliament), the government, different ministries, higher education institutions and other partners.

EÜL is also a leading NGO in Estonia and sometimes also represents students in schools, youth in general or just NGOs in different committees.

From 2006 to 2007 there was a transition period in which the start of the mandate was pushed from January to July to be more compatible with local unions democratic cycle.

In February 2009 the General Meeting decided to change the mandate of the Board to two full years beginning from 1 July 2009.

EÜL is a member of Nordiskt Ordförande Möte (NOM), European Students' Union (ESU) and Network of Estonian Non-profit Organisations (EMSL).