Erasmus+

The budget of the Erasmus+ programme for 2021–2027 amounts to €26.2 billion, plus an additional €2.2 billion from the EU’s external cooperation instrument – nearly double that of the previous Erasmus+ programme for 2014–2020.

With the new financial perspective, Erasmus+ has broadened its scope, becoming more innovative and inclusive, as well as more digital and environmentally sustainable.

The overall goal of the programme is to support the educational, professional, and personal development of individuals through lifelong learning in the fields of education, training, youth, and sport – both in Europe and beyond. In doing so, it contributes to sustainable economic growth, the creation of high-quality jobs, fosters social cohesion and innovation, and strengthens European identity and civic engagement.