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 2 million students

Vocational Education and Training students: Around 650,000 students

Staff mobility: Around 800,000 lecturers, teachers, trainers, Education staff and Youth workers

Youth exchange schemes: More than 500,000 young people

Master’s degree loan guarantee scheme: Around 200,000 students

Joint Master Degrees: More than 25,000 students

Strategic Partnerships: Around 25,000 linking together 125,000 schools, vocational Education and Training institutions, higher and adult Education institutions, Youth organisations and enterprises

Knowledge Alliances: More than 150 set up by 1500 higher Education institutions and enterprises

Sector Skills Alliances: More than 150 set up by 2000 vocational Education and Training providers and enterprises