Erasmus+ is the European programme for education, training, youth and sport. It is not only aimed at students but many audiences from various fields, both formal and informal, in the education and training sectors.

Erasmus+ programme : what for?

The programme aims to offer students, apprentices, school pupils, vocational students, teachers, trainers, staff, jobseekers, young persons, etc. the possibility to travel abroad (studies, internship) to develop their knowledge, skills and employability.

It assists organisations within the framework of European and international partnerships with the help of a large variety of public and private stakeholders. It also enables expertise to be shared and innovation to flourish in the fields of education, training, youth and sport.

Who funds the Erasmus+ programme? Who manages it?

The Erasmus+ programme is structured around the regulations of the European Parliament and Council. It is funded and managed at the European level by Annual Work Programmes.

At the national level, the European Commission relies on national agencies for implementing the programme’s decentralised actions.