What is Erasmus+?

📜 Origins

Activities in education and training play a fundamental role in enabling people of all ages to actively participate in the labour market and society.

In 1987, the Erasmus programme was launched on the initiative of AEGEE and supported by governments such as France and Spain, the European Region;Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students was launched, and whose acronym, ERASMUS, coincided with the Latin name of the humanist Erasmus of Rotterdam.

👉 When the program was approved through a Decision of the European Council of June 15, 1987, only twelve countries participated, but what began as a contact between a few universities, has become one of the best-known European mobility programs.

The current Erasmus+ programme (2021–2027) has a budget of over €26 billion and aims to support over 10 million participants.

🎓 About Erasmus+

Erasmus+ is the European Union programme for education, training, youth and sport. In the field of Education and Training, it offers opportunities in all educational sectors: Higher Education, Professional Training, School Education and Adult Education. The Erasmus+ Programme offers opportunities to:

Higher Education and Vocational Training students who wish to study, train or obtain work experience abroad
Secondary Education students who wish to study abroad
Teachers, trainers and administrative staff who want to teach or gain new professional perspectives abroad
Organisations that want to cooperate, innovate and exchange good practices
Companies and universities to collaborate and respond better to labour market needs
Institutions contributing to education and training policy reform

Inclusion Digital Green Mobility

It offers opportunities for students, teachers, staff and organisations to study, train, gain experience or collaborate internationally.

🎯 Goals

Improve skills and competences relevant to the labour market
Promote innovation and excellence in education
Encourage language learning and intercultural awareness
Support lifelong learning and policy reform
Strengthen cooperation between education and work sectors
Promote sustainability, inclusion and digital transformation
Promote the development of a European lifelong learning area
Encourage better recognition of skills and qualifications across Europe
Increase the attractiveness of European education globally

🚀 Key Actions

KA1: Mobility of people for learning reasons
KA2: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices
KA3: Policy reform of education, training and youth systems

💡 Erasmus+ is not just about going abroad — it's about building your future and expanding your mindset.

🌍 Why Erasmus+ Matters

Erasmus+ plays a crucial role in shaping a more connected, inclusive and skilled Europe. It bridges the gap between education and the labour market while promoting cultural exchange.

✨ Over the years, millions of students have gained international experience, improving both their professional and personal development.

The programme also supports cooperation with partner countries outside Europe, contributing to global education development and strengthening international relations.

By encouraging mobility, innovation and collaboration, Erasmus+ helps build a stronger and more united Europe.