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NEWS16 Apr 2026News

European Union and United Kingdom take decisive step towards Erasmus+ association in 2027

A group of people, mostly women, sit around tables in a workshop listening to a presenter. There is a yellow water bottle on the table in the centre.  Image from #VitaeCon2025 by Andrew Callaghan.

EURAXESS UK is very pleased to see the European Union and the United Kingdom take a decisive step towards the UK’s association to Erasmus+ in 2027. The announcement yesterday  EU and UK Erasmus+ association in 2027) confirms that both sides are moving forward with the formal process following the conclusion of negotiations, paving the way for UK participation in the programme. Erasmus+ will support opportunities across education, training, youth and sport, including mobility and collaboration for students, researchers and institutions. This is a positive step for strengthening links with partners across Europe, and we look forward to further progress and to supporting our community as this develops.