Erasmus+
Overview
Erasmus+ is the European Union’s (EU) funding programme for education and training, youth and sport. The programme includes opportunities for students and staff to undertake study, work placements, teaching, and training opportunities across participating countries.
Current engagement
Whilst the United Kingdom has not been participating in the Erasmus+ programme during the 2021-2026 period, the University of Oxford has continued to support international mobility through:
- Longstanding partnerships with European institutions
- Participation in the UK government’s Turing Scheme
Planned Erasmus+ participation from 2027
The UK government and EU governments announced that the UK will associate to Erasmus+ for 2027 as a third country. The University of Oxford has recently applied for the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) for the final year of the current Erasmus+ programme cycle (2021-2027). In late 2026, UK institutions holding an Erasmus Charter will be invited to apply for Erasmus+ funding to support activity taking place during the 2027-28 academic year.
Information related to study and work abroad activity:
- Outgoing students: Information for Oxford students on the UK's current mobility programme, the Turing Scheme, which provides living costs for specific student opportunities spanning a range of departments, with enhanced funding available for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Incoming students: Information for participating universities and their students regarding exchange study and traineeship opportunities at Oxford.
- Information for departments: Guidance on hosting incoming Erasmus staff and students for departments.