About Erasmus+
Erasmus+ is open to everyone
Erasmus+ offers transformative international experiences for learners, trainees and staff across the UK in education, youth and sport.
The programme supports both formal and non-formal learning opportunities, with projects that go beyond traditional ways of learning. Funding is available for both long and short-term placements and partnerships. With flexible options and targeted funding, Erasmus+ tackles the barriers which could exclude individuals and organisations from taking part in international exchanges and mobility schemes.
The four priorities of Erasmus+ are:
- Supporting the green transition.
- Addressing the digital transformation.
- Promoting social inclusion and diversity.
- Fostering stronger participation in democratic life, common values and civic engagement.
What activities and projects can we do with Erasmus+ funding?
- School pupils can spend time studying abroad, either as part of a class or group, or individually.
- Students and apprentices in higher education (HE), further education (FE) and vocational education and training (VET) can study, train, volunteer or do a work placement abroad.
- Adult learners can spend time at an adult learning organisation abroad or study abroad as part of a group.
- Young people who work or volunteer for youth organisations can travel for training or a youth exchange and take part in workshops, debates and outdoor activities.
- Youth workers and staff working in schools, FE, HE or adult education can train or teach abroad and take part in professional development activities.
- Grassroots sports staff can spend time abroad job-shadowing or on a coaching assignment.
Organisations can also take part in Erasmus+ by forming collaborative projects with partners abroad. These projects aim to develop and share innovative practices and improve the education, training, youth or sport activities organisations offer.
The types of projects and activities that can be funded by Erasmus+ are called Key Actions.
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Key Action 1 - Mobility of Individuals | Supports physical and virtual mobility for students, teachers, youth group workers, sports coaches, trainees, apprentices, and young people. |
| Key Action 2 - Cooperation among organisations and institutions | Promotes partnership projects aimed at innovation and exchanging good practice. |
| Key Action 3 - Support to Policy Development and Cooperation | Supports activities that amplify the voices of young people and steer best practice in education and policy development. |
| Jean Monnet actions | Erasmus+ also provides funding for Jean Monnet actions. This includes teaching, learning and research about the history, aims, and policies of the European Union. |
The British Council is set to be the National Agency for Erasmus+ in the UK. The National Agency is responsible for delivering Erasmus+ in the UK and will manage most of the applications under Key Actions 1 and 2. The National Agency also provides information on the programme and supports people and organisations taking part in Erasmus+.
The majority of applications under Key Action 3 and Jean Monnet actions are managed by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).
Where can we go?
All European Union member states, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Türkiye. Participants can also travel to partner countries outside this group for some projects.
What does the funding cover?
Funding for mobility projects
For international placements and mobility projects (Key Action 1), Erasmus+ funding contributes towards:
- travel costs
- living costs
- course fees
- visa and entry costs
- language learning
- organisational costs
- preparatory visits.
There is additional funding available for people with disabilities, additional learning needs and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Funding for partnerships
Funding for partnerships is a fixed grant according to the sector and type of partnership. The funding can cover any activity that is relevant to delivering the project, for example:
- project management (planning, finances, coordination and communication between partners, monitoring and supervision)
- learning activities
- teaching and training activities
- meetings and events
- project deliverables (publications, materials, documents, tools and products)
- activities aimed at maximising the impact of project results
- activities aimed at sharing project’s results.
