What is Erasmus+?
Erasmus+ is the European Union's grant program for education, youth, and sport. It supports education abroad, training, internships, professional development, non-formal learning-based youth activities, and inter-institutional collaborations.
General Information
Scope of the Erasmus+ Program
International Opportunities
The Erasmus+ Program offers individuals opportunities for education, training, internships, and professional development abroad.
Personal Development
The program aims to provide new skills, enhance personal development, and increase employment opportunities.
2021-2027 Budget
The Erasmus+ Programme's budget for the 2021-2027 period across Europe is €28.4 billion.
Program Structure
Main Actions and Special Actions
Activities supported under the Erasmus+ Programme are mainly grouped under 3 Main Actions and 1 Special Action.
KA1
Individual Learning MobilityIt includes mobility projects for higher education students and staff.
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EU Member States and Third Countries Involved in the Programme
Student Mobility • Staff Mobility
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Third Countries Not Associated with the Program
Student Mobility • Staff MobilityKA2
Cooperation Between Institutions and OrganizationsIt supports institutional capacity building and partnership-based projects.
KA3
Support for Policy Development and CooperationIt supports the development of education, youth and sports policies.
Jean Monnet
Special OperationIt supports academic activities in the field of European Union studies.
Program Diagram
Erasmus+ Programme Structure
Videos
Erasmus+ Promotional Videos
History
The Evolution of the Erasmus+ Program
The Erasmus program, which began as a process for student exchange in Europe, has today transformed into a large-scale European Union program encompassing education, youth, and sports.
1981-1987
Program Start
A pilot student exchange program was conducted between 1981 and 1986. The Erasmus program was launched on June 17, 1987, involving 11 countries.
1988-1999
The Enlargement Process in Europe
Exchange programs were initiated with Luxembourg, EFTA countries, Liechtenstein, and Central/Eastern European countries. During the 1994-1999 period, the Erasmus program continued under the Socrates program.
1999
Türkiye's Involvement in the Process
With the start of Türkiye's EU accession process at the Helsinki Summit, Türkiye began to benefit from community programs.
2002
Turkish National Agency Process
The Framework Agreement enabling Türkiye to benefit from EU programs has been ratified; and the Directorate of European Union Education and Youth Programs has been established to assume the role of the National Agency in Türkiye.
2003
Erasmus Program in Türkiye
The European Union Education and Youth Programs Center was established, and the Erasmus program was launched in Türkiye with the selection of pilot universities.
2004-2013
The Initial Changes and the LLP Era in Türkiye
The first exchange with Türkiye took place in 2004. Between 2007 and 2013, the Socrates and Leonardo da Vinci Programmes continued as the Lifelong Learning Programme.
2014-2020
New Erasmus+ Period
The new Erasmus+ Programme was launched in 2014. The period 2014-2020 was the first seven-year program period of the Erasmus+ Programme.
2018
Institutional Structure of the Turkish National Agency
The Turkish National Agency became an affiliated organization of the Presidency for European Union Affairs, which is a subordinate organization of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, by Presidential Decree No. 4.
2021-2027
Second Erasmus+ Programme Period
The 2021-2027 period is the second seven-year program period of the Erasmus+ Program.