About Erasmus+

Erasmus+ is the EU's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe.

It has an estimated budget of €26.2 billion. This is nearly double the funding compared to its predecessor programme (2014-2020).

The 2021-2027 programme places a strong focus on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, and promoting young people’s participation in democratic life.

It supports priorities and activities set out in the European Education Area, Digital Education Action Plan and the European Skills Agenda. The programme also

•supports the European Pillar of Social Rights

•implements the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027

•develops the European dimension in sport

Erasmus+ mobility has positive effects on educational, social, personal and professional development, in that it enhances knowledge, skills and attitudes, improves employability, helps confidence-building and independence, stimulates curiosity and innovation, fosters the understanding of other people, and builds a sense of European belonging. 30% of the budget will be invested in cooperation projects and policy development activities where organisations gain experience in international cooperation, strengthen their capacities, produce innovative approaches, exchange good practices and network. Through these actions, Erasmus+ will play an important role in strengthening resilience and supporting recovery and innovation in the fields of education, training, youth and sport.

European Student Card Initiative (ESCI)

An initiative to help students and higher education institutions on Erasmus+ exchanges by simplifying administrative processes and snhancing digitalisation.

Studies, including at Master's level

Students can go abroad for 1 to 12 months (including a complementary traineeship period, if planned). The same student may receive grants for studying or being trained abroad totalling up to 12 months maximum per each cycle of study

Traineeships in businesses

Students may go abroad from 2 to 12 months. The same student may receive grants for studying or being trained abroad totalling up to 12 months maximum per cycle of study.

Erasmus+ Master loans
For more information please visit: http://ec.europa.eu/education/opportunities/higher-education/index_en.htm

Opportunities for staff to undertake professional development activities, including:

Training or teaching (Staff mobility for Teaching or Training)

Erasmus+ provides teaching opportunities for the teaching staff of higher education institutions and staff invited from enterprises. Training opportunities are also available for teaching and non-teaching staff employed in a higher education institution.

Attending workshops delivered by businesses

For more information please visit: http://ec.europa.eu/education/opportunities/higher-education/staff_en.htm