How is it managed?

The Erasmus+ programme is managed by the European Commission (the EU’s executive body), the Education, Audiovisual, and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), a series of National Agencies in Programme countries, and a series of National Offices in some Partner countries. The European Commission The European Commission handles the overall management of the programme, including: Managing the budget Setting […]

About Brexit

The UK and Erasmus+ The UK is no longer an EU Member State. It has also opted not to take part as an associated third country in the new Erasmus+ programme 2021-27.  The UK will therefore not be taking part in the new programme as a Programme Country. The European Commission regrets this decision by […]

Key figures

Erasmus figures & trends in the European Union support for student and staff exchanges and university cooperation Overall budget: €14.7 billion In addition, € 1.68 billion for funding actions with third countries (partner countries) have been made available through the EU’s external action budget. Overall mobility opportunities: More than 4 million people Higher Education: Around […]

Who can take part?

Erasmus+ is open to many individuals and organisations, although eligibility varies from one action to another and from one country to another. Individuals can take part in many of the opportunities funded by Erasmus+, although most will have to do so through an organisation taking part in the programme. The eligibility of individuals and organisations […]

What is Erasmus+?

Erasmus+ is the EU’s programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. Its budget of €14.7 billion will provide opportunities for over 4 million Europeans to study, train, and gain experience abroad. Set to last until 2020, Erasmus+ doesn’t just have opportunities for students. Merging seven prior programmes, it has opportunities for a […]