Erasmus+
The UK has agreed to reassociate with the Erasmus+ programme from 2027, restoring opportunities for student and staff mobility across Europe.
What this means for St Andrews
The University of St Andrews has been awarded an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE), enabling us to participate in the Erasmus+ programme and apply for funding to support student and staff mobility with European partners. We intend to submit an application for Erasmus+ mobility funding for the 2027-2028 academic year. Funding allocations and award levels have not yet been confirmed, and participation will remain subject to the outcome of the University's funding application. The University will provide further information to students and staff as soon as funding decisions are announced.
The future of the Erasmus+ programme
The UK's re-association to Erasmus+ currently applies to 2027, the final year of the current Erasmus+ programme cycle (2021-2027). The European Commission, Member States and stakeholders are now developing the successor programme, which is expected to run from 2028 onwards. While Universities UK International and other sector bodies are actively contributing to discussions on the future programme, the UK's participation beyond 2027 has not yet been confirmed. We will continue to monitor developments and update this webpage as further information becomes available.
When updates will be available
We will update this webpage regularly as additional information becomes available from the UK Government, the British Council and the European Commission. Students considering study or work placements in Europe are encouraged to check this page periodically and attend relevant information sessions. Students who may be eligible for Erasmus+ funding will also receive updates directly by email. An FAQ page for staff will be available shortly.
About the current Erasmus+ programme (2021-2027)
Erasmus+ is the European Union’s flagship programme for education, training, youth and sport, offering students the chance to study, work or volunteer abroad while developing valuable skills.
The current programme (2021-2027) focuses on:
- making international opportunities accessible to everyone by prioritising inclusion and diversity, so students from all backgrounds can participate
- environmentally sustainable mobility, encouraging greener travel and learning approaches as part of Europe’s wider climate goals
- digital skills and blended learning, helping students build confidence with technology
- active citizenship, supporting projects that strengthen democratic participation and community engagement across Europe