Erasmus+: EU funding programme for education, mobility and cooperation

(updated on 14 January 2026)

Erasmus+ is the European Union's flagship programme for education, training, youth and sport. During the 2021–2027 funding period, it will support cross-border mobility, institutional cooperation, and innovative education and training projects across Europe and beyond.

The programme aims to strengthen skills, promote employability and encourage social participation, all the while improving the quality, inclusiveness and sustainability of European education systems.

What does Erasmus+ support?

Erasmus+ supports a wide range of measures, including:

• International mobility of students, trainees, learners, teachers and professionals
• Cooperation and partnership projects between educational institutions, organisations and networks
• Innovative educational formats, digital learning opportunities and sustainable structures
• Capacity building and institutional development
• European networks and programmes such as Jean Monnet Actions or Erasmus Mundus courses

Structure of the Programme (Key Actions)

Erasmus+ is divided into three key actions (Key Actions):

• Key Action 1 (KA1): Mobility of individuals
  Promotion of learning, teaching and training mobility.
   
• Key Action 2 (KA2): Cooperation and partnerships
  Promotion of transnational cooperation projects and strategic partnerships.
   
• Key Action 3 (KA3): Policy support
  Promotion of measures for the further development and modernisation of education and youth systems.

Who can participate in Erasmus+?

Erasmus+ is aimed at a wide range of stakeholders, including:

• Higher education and research institutions
• Schools, vocational training and continuing education institutions
• Youth and education providers, NGOs and associations
• Public institutions and local stakeholders
• Networks and consortia at regional, national and European levels

Application and programme documents

The current Erasmus+ Programme Guide sets out the legal, content-related and financial framework conditions of Erasmus+. Depending on the measure, applications can be submitted either via the national Erasmus+ agencies or centrally via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

Brief information

Erasmus+ is one of the EU’s most important funding programmes for strengthening education, skills ,and international cooperation. It offers a wide range of funding opportunities for organisations and individuals in Europe and beyond.

Information on the Erasmus+ Call for Proposals 2026 can be found here.