Erasmus+ is open to a number of countries across Europe and beyond.
UK organisations receive Erasmus+ funding to work with partners in other countries to deliver their projects. These countries are referred to as participating countries and are divided into two groups:
Programme Countries
The following countries, including the Overseas Countries and Territories of EU Member State countries, can fully take part in all Erasmus+ actions:
| Member States of the European Union (EU) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Greece | Lithuania | Portugal |
| Bulgaria | Spain | Luxembourg | Romania |
| Czech Republic | France | Hungary | Slovenia |
| Denmark | Croatia | Malta | Slovakia |
| Germany | Italy | Netherlands | Finland |
| Estonia | Cyprus | Austria | Sweden |
| Ireland | Latvia | Poland | United Kingdom |
| Non-EU Programme Countries | ||
|---|---|---|
| former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia | Iceland | Norway |
| Liechtenstein | Turkey | |
Partner Countries
The following countries can take part in certain Actions under Erasmus+, subject to specific criteria or conditions. Further information on this criteria can be found in the Programme Guide.
Partner Countries neighbouring the EU
| Western Balkans: | Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia |
|---|---|
| Eastern Partnership Countries: | Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Territory of Ukraine as recognised by international law |
| South-Mediterranean countries: | Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia |
| Russian Federation: | Territory of Russia as recognised by international law |
Other Partner Countries
Switzerland is participating as a Partner Country under Erasmus+.
All other countries in the world are able to participate in some Actions under Erasmus+ but only under certain circumstances. This includes the new International Credit Mobility activity for higher education. Detailed criteria for eligibility can be found under each Action in the Programme Guide.
