Erasmus+
What is Erasmus+
Erasmus+ is the EU's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe.
It supports priorities and activities set out in the European Education Area, Digital Education Action Plan and the European Skills Agenda. The programme also
- supports the European Pillar of Social Rights
- implements the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027
- develops the European dimension in sport
Opportunities
Erasmus+ offers mobility and cooperation opportunities in
- higher education
- vocational education and training
- school education (including early childhood education and care)
- adult education
- youth
- sport
The National Agencies
n the EU countries, the Commission entrusts much of the management of Erasmus+ to National Agencies. Outside the EU, and specifically in the field of higher education, this role is filled by the National Erasmus+ Offices.
The Commission provides funding to the National Agencies, who use these funds to manage the programme's "decentralised" activities. This allows the Agencies to adapt the programme to suit their national education, training, and youth systems.
The National Agencies are responsible for
- providing information on the programme
- reviewing applications submitted in their country
- monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the programme in their country
- supporting people and organisations taking part in Erasmus+
- promoting the programme and its activities at a local and national level
