Erasmus+ is the EU's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. It provides opportunities for over 4 million Europeans to study, train and gain experience abroad.

Set to last until 2020, Erasmus+ has opportunities for a wide variety of individuals, and not only for students. For organisations, Erasmus+ offers a possibility to cooperate with international partners. 

Find out how you can benefit from Erasmus+! 

What does Erasmus+ offer to you?

Erasmus+ has opportunities for people of all ages, helping them develop and share knowledge and experience at institutions and organisations in different countries. The financial support offered by the Erasmus+ programme enables opportunities for people of all backgrounds. International experience broadens your perspective on the world and gives you valuable knowledge and skills necessary in the labour market of today!

In addition, Erasmus+ has opportunities for a wide range of organisations, including universities, education and training providers, think-tanks, research organisations, and private businesses. You can develop your organisation and train your staff through international collaboration and sharing of good practices! 

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Who can apply?

Funding can be applied by organisations such as educational institutions, NGOs, enterprises and national youth councils. In the field of youth, also informal groups of young people can apply. 

In all other fields, individuals apply for an Erasmus+ grant through their organisation or educational institution. For example, students apply for Erasmus+ grants at their own higher education institution. 

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Erasmus+ in figures

  • The current Erasmus+ programme runs from 2014 until 2020. 
  • In Europe, over 4 million persons (youth, students and adults) have the possibility to study, train or volunteer abroad via the Erasmus+  programme. 
  • In addition, more than 125 000 education institutions and organisation can cooperate with their international partners. 
  • In the whole Europe, the budget of the programme is approximately 14.7 billion euros. In Finland, the yearly budget is 45 million euros.

The Erasmus+ success story continues as the new seven-year Erasmus+ programme period starts in 2021. 

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