Erasmus+ is the European Commission’s programme for promoting education, training, youth, and sport for the 2021–2027 period, succeeding the previous Erasmus Programme (2014–2020). As an integrated programme, Erasmus+ offers more opportunities for the mobility of learners and staff and cooperation across the education, training, and youth sectors and is easier to access than its predecessors, with simplified funding rules and a structure that aims to streamline the administration of the programme. EU Member States and third countries associated with the Programme can fully take part in all the Actions of Erasmus+. The third countries associated with the Programme are North Macedonia, Serbia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Turkey. In December 2025, the UK government announced it would rejoin the scheme in 2027.
It has an estimated budget of €26.2 billion. 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
Erasmus+ offers mobility and cooperation opportunities in