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Higher education

Erasmus+ Education and Training

Erasmus+ is the European Programme for education, training, youth and sport.

In the Higher Education sector, the program aims to enhance the personal, academic, and professional development of students and teaching and non-teaching staff, promoting the modernization, quality, and internationalization of institutions, as well as social cohesion and employability.

It fosters transnational cooperation between higher education institutions and socioeconomic partners, promoting knowledge sharing, pedagogical innovation, and academic excellence.

Erasmus+ in Higher Education: A Program for the Entire Academic Community

Erasmus+ offers thousands of students and higher education professionals the opportunity to study, do internships, teach and receive training abroad.

The Higher Education Program is open to students of all study cycles (bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees), as well as teachers, researchers and technical and administrative staff, in addition to partner institutions and organizations linked to the sector.

Erasmus+ is an open and inclusive program designed to allow the participation of all members of the academic community.

Organization of the Erasmus+ Education and Training Program

Participantes e Paises

Participants and Countries

Objetivos

Objectives

Estrutura do Programa

Program Structure

Prioridades

Priorities

Carta Erasmus

Erasmus Charter (ECHE 21-27)

Acoes-chave

Key Actions

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Decentralized Actions in Higher Education

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Useful Links

Participants and Countries

Individuals are the primary target audience of the Program. However, the Program reaches these people mainly through organizations, institutions, bodies, or groups that organize activities of this type.

All organizations operating in the fields of education and training or higher education institutions can, in various ways and to different degrees, benefit from the Program and transmit it to their audience.

Students, teachers, staff of higher education institutions, etc., can benefit from the Erasmus+ Program and undertake mobility for studies, internships, or training abroad; however, they cannot apply directly but must apply through their institution, provided that the institution participates in the Program.

To learn more, visit the European Commission website .

Many organizations can participate in the Erasmus+ Programme: associations, educational establishments, institutions, etc., applying for funding for mobility and exchange projects, as well as partnerships and cooperation between organizations. Consult the Programme Guide for eligible institutions.

The Erasmus+ Programme is focused on Europe, but has been open to the world since 2015, with 200 countries currently participating or partnering in the Programme.

The conditions for participation and the opportunities offered by the Program vary according to the countries and their geographical locations. The countries are classified into two main groups:

  • Countries participating in the Program;
  • Partner countries

Participating countries can take advantage of all the opportunities offered by the Erasmus+ Program, which are:

  • Member states of the European Union;
  • Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, and Türkiye.

Partner countries can only participate in certain Erasmus+ Programme activities. The possibilities available to them are specified in the Programme Guide.

These countries are classified by geographic area: those neighboring the European Union and those in the rest of the world.

A complete list of partner countries is available here.

Objectives

Erasmus+ is crucial for achieving these priorities by supporting cooperation between Member States and between higher education institutions in different countries. In this sense, through its various actions in the higher education sector, the program aims to:

  1. Support for the development of various types of cooperation models, including virtual and blended cooperation and the use of different digital tools and online platforms;
  2. Improving mobility through the automatic implementation of mutual recognition of qualifications and learning outcomes, also incorporating mobility into curricula;
  3. Support for Higher Education institutions in implementing the Bologna principles and tools to increase mobility for all;
  4. Support for higher education institutions to develop and implement education for environmental sustainability.

  1. The development of student-centered and oriented learning outcomes that better meet learning needs and reduce skills gaps relevant to the job market and society in general;
  2. The development, testing, and implementation of flexible learning pathways and the design of modular courses ( part-time, online , or blended ) and appropriate assessment methods, including the development of online assessment;
  3. Promoting lifelong learning in higher education, including the validation and recognition of short courses;
  4. The implementation of transdisciplinary approaches and innovative pedagogies;
  5. Promoting the participation and training of women in STEM fields of study, especially in the areas of engineering, ICT and advanced digital skills;
  6. The integration of content on sustainable development into all student curricula, including the protection and responsible use of resources within the framework of the Green Deal priorities.

  1. The development of strategies to reward and encourage excellence in teaching, including online teaching;
  2. Training in new and innovative teaching practices;
  3. Promoting learning and teaching partnerships.

  1. Increased access to, participation in, and completion rates of corresponding studies for people with fewer opportunities;
  2. Proactively supporting participants in the accommodation search process, including promoting suitable and affordable options;
  3. support for the development of flexible career paths between education and research;
  4. Promoting gender balance in higher education institutions, both in fields of study and in leadership positions;
  5. To foster civic engagement through the promotion and recognition of students' informal learning and extracurricular activities.

To support digital capabilities in higher education institutions, namely the implementation of appropriate tools for data management and the development of digital skills among students and teaching and non-teaching staff.

Program Structure

Estrutura do Programa Erasmus

Priorities

THE The renewed European Union Agenda for Higher Education , adopted by the European Commission on May 30, 2017, aims to give new impetus to Higher Education and provides a set of support initiatives for its modernization. Four priorities are identified in this document:

  1. To ensure the alignment between the skills of graduates and the needs of the economy and the labor market, and to promote excellence in skills development;
  2. Develop inclusive higher education systems;
  3. To ensure that higher education institutions contribute to innovation, especially at the local and regional levels;
  4. To contribute to effective and efficient higher education systems.

Erasmus Charter (ECHE 21-27)

Applications

Applications must be submitted in accordance with the guidelines of the Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

Quality

The Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (CEES/ECHE) guarantees the quality of mobility and European and international cooperation activities that Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) can carry out within the Erasmus+ Programme. It implies the subscription to a set of fundamental principles and the public adoption of an institutional internationalization strategy through the Programme (DPE – Erasmus Policy Statement).

Mandatory requirement

The awarding of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (CEES/ECHE) is a requirement for all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) located in Member States and third countries associated with the Erasmus+ Programme, that wish to apply for and participate in individual mobility activities for learning purposes and/or cooperation for innovation and exchange of good practices within the Programme.

International relations

The CEES/ECHE standard is not required for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in third countries not associated with the Erasmus+ Programme, with the quality framework being established through inter-institutional agreements between these institutions and HEIs in Member States and third countries associated with the Programme.

Duration

Once obtained, the accreditation granted by CEES/ECHE is valid for the entire duration of the current phase of the Erasmus+ Programme (2021-2027).

Monitoring

The implementation of the Charter will be monitored by the National Agency, and any violation of its principles and/or commitments undertaken by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) may lead to its annulment by EACEA and/or the European Commission.

Key Actions in Higher Education

Erasmus+ Programme Actions can be centralized, where applications are submitted by institutions to the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), or decentralized, where applications are submitted to National Agencies.

Centralized Key Actions

The European Executive Agency for Education and Culture (EACEA) of the European Commission is responsible for managing a set of Erasmus+ Programme actions which we call Centralized Actions, namely:

Key Action 2

  • Centers of Vocational Excellence
  • Erasmus Mundus Action
  • Alliances for Innovation
  • Forward-looking
  • Capacity building in the Higher Education sector
  • Cooperation partnerships in the fields of education, training and youth, except for those submitted by European NGOs
  • Cooperation partnerships in the fields of education, training and youth submitted by European NGOs

Key Action 3

  • Jean Monnet Actions and Networks

Decentralized Key Actions

The implementation of the Erasmus+ Programme is carried out primarily through indirect management, meaning that the European Commission assigns budgetary implementation tasks to the National Agencies. The rationale behind this approach is to bring the Erasmus+ Programme as close as possible to its beneficiaries and adapt it to the diversity of national education, training and youth systems.

Key Action 1

  • Individual mobility within Higher Education;
  • Individual mobility involving third countries not associated with the Program;

Key Action 2

  • Cooperation partnerships in all sectors;

KEY ACTION 1: Mobility Project for Higher Education Students and Staff (KA131)

  • Student Mobility

    Student mobility can occur from any Programme Country to any other Programme Country or to any Partner Country in any field and study cycle (CTeSP / Bachelor's degree / Master's degree / Doctorate).

    • Study abroad at a partner higher education institution. The study period must be part of the student's study program in their home country, with a view to completing their current degree program. A study abroad period may also include an internship.
    • Internship period (work experience, professional internship) in a company, research institute, laboratory, organization, or any other relevant workplace abroad, at any study level.
  • Mobility of Doctoral Students

    Doctoral candidates and recent graduates (post-doctoral fellows) may have short- or long-term periods of physical mobility abroad for study or internship purposes.

  • Personnel Mobility

    Staff mobility can occur from any Programme Country to any other Programme Country or to any Partner Country.

    • Study abroad period at a partner higher education institution. Staff from a higher education institution can teach at a partner higher education institution abroad, in any field of study/training. Staff from a company in any sector of activity can be invited to teach at a higher education institution participating in the Program.
    • A period of study abroad at a partner higher education institution, in a company, or at any other workplace. Staff from a higher education institution may participate in a training activity abroad that is relevant to their daily work at the higher education institution.
  • Mixed Mobility

    Mixed mobility is a combination of physical mobility with a virtual component. Any period of study or internship abroad, including doctoral student mobility, can be carried out in the form of mixed mobility. Any student can participate in a mixed mobility activity by taking part in an intensive mixed program.

    Any period of staff mobility for teaching or training abroad may be carried out in the form of mixed mobility.

  • Participants

    Students in higher education (short cycle, first, second or third cycle) and recent graduates (up to 12 months after completing their studies).

    Teaching and non-teaching staff from higher education institutions, and specialists from companies invited to teach at a higher education institution in a Programme country.

  • Candidates

    Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) established in a Programme country holding the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (CEES/ECHE).

    Coordinating organisations of consortia established in a Programme country and coordinating a consortium that has been awarded Erasmus accreditation as a higher education mobility consortium. In the case of consortia, organisations that do not have a valid consortium accreditation may apply for this accreditation on behalf of the consortium at the same time as they apply for a mobility grant.

  • Mobility Activities in the 3 Cycles of Higher Education

    OF STUDENTS

    Mobility for Studies and/or Internships : Duration between 2 and 12 months.

    Mobility for Studies and/or Internships for doctoral students : from 5 to 30 days or from 2 to 12 months.

    OF PERSONNEL

    Mobility for Teaching and/or Training: Duration between 2 days and 2 months.

    Mobility for Teaching and/or Training from Program Countries to Partner Countries : Duration between 5 days and 2 months.

  • Mixed Intensive Programs

    These are short, intensive programs that utilize innovative ways of learning and teaching, including online collaboration.

    Groups of higher education institutions jointly develop curricular programs and blended mobility activities for students, as well as for academic and administrative staff.

    During these intensive blended programs, groups of students or staff undertake a short-term physical mobility activity abroad, combined with a mandatory virtual component.

     

    Eligible participating organizations:

    • Minimum of 3 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) holding the CEES/ECHE certification from 3 different countries.
    • Any other higher education institution or organization from a country within the Program.

     

    Duration:

    • Physical mobility: between 5 and 30 days
    • The duration of the virtual component is not defined, but the combined virtual and physical mobility must award students at least three ECTS credits.

     

    Location of the activity: The physical activity may take place at the host Higher Education institution or at any other location within the host country.

  • Eligible Participants

    • Students enrolled in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) and registered in studies leading to a recognized diploma or other recognized tertiary level qualification.
    • Staff working at a higher education institution in a Programme Country.
    • Teaching staff and trainers involved in the implementation of the program: Staff working at a higher education institution in a Program Country and staff invited to teach at a higher education institution in a Program Country, from any public or private company or organization working in a Program Country.

Student Mobility

Student mobility can occur from any Programme Country to any other Programme Country or to any Partner Country in any field and study cycle (CTeSP / Bachelor's degree / Master's degree / Doctorate).

  • Study abroad at a partner higher education institution. The study period must be part of the student's study program in their home country, with a view to completing their current degree program. A study abroad period may also include an internship.
  • Internship period (work experience, professional internship) in a company, research institute, laboratory, organization, or any other relevant workplace abroad, at any study level.

Mobility of Doctoral Students

Doctoral candidates and recent graduates (post-doctoral fellows) may have short- or long-term periods of physical mobility abroad for study or internship purposes.

Personnel Mobility

Staff mobility can occur from any Programme Country to any other Programme Country or to any Partner Country.

  • Study abroad period at a partner higher education institution. Staff from a higher education institution can teach at a partner higher education institution abroad, in any field of study/training. Staff from a company in any sector of activity can be invited to teach at a higher education institution participating in the Program.
  • A period of study abroad at a partner higher education institution, in a company, or at any other workplace. Staff from a higher education institution may participate in a training activity abroad that is relevant to their daily work at the higher education institution.

Mixed Mobility

Mixed mobility is a combination of physical mobility with a virtual component. Any period of study or internship abroad, including doctoral student mobility, can be carried out in the form of mixed mobility. Any student can participate in a mixed mobility activity by taking part in an intensive mixed program.

Any period of staff mobility for teaching or training abroad may be carried out in the form of mixed mobility.

Participants

Students in higher education (short cycle, first, second or third cycle) and recent graduates (up to 12 months after completing their studies).

Teaching and non-teaching staff from higher education institutions, and specialists from companies invited to teach at a higher education institution in a Programme country.

Candidates

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) established in a Programme country holding the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (CEES/ECHE).

Coordinating organisations of consortia established in a Programme country and coordinating a consortium that has been awarded Erasmus accreditation as a higher education mobility consortium. In the case of consortia, organisations that do not have a valid consortium accreditation may apply for this accreditation on behalf of the consortium at the same time as they apply for a mobility grant.

Mobility Activities in the 3 Cycles of Higher Education

OF STUDENTS

Mobility for Studies and/or Internships : Duration between 2 and 12 months.

Mobility for Studies and/or Internships for doctoral students : from 5 to 30 days or from 2 to 12 months.

OF PERSONNEL

Mobility for Teaching and/or Training: Duration between 2 days and 2 months.

Mobility for Teaching and/or Training from Program Countries to Partner Countries : Duration between 5 days and 2 months.

Mixed Intensive Programs

These are short, intensive programs that utilize innovative ways of learning and teaching, including online collaboration.

Groups of higher education institutions jointly develop curricular programs and blended mobility activities for students, as well as for academic and administrative staff.

During these intensive blended programs, groups of students or staff undertake a short-term physical mobility activity abroad, combined with a mandatory virtual component.

 

Eligible participating organizations:

  • Minimum of 3 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) holding the CEES/ECHE certification from 3 different countries.
  • Any other higher education institution or organization from a country within the Program.

 

Duration:

  • Physical mobility: between 5 and 30 days
  • The duration of the virtual component is not defined, but the combined virtual and physical mobility must award students at least three ECTS credits.

 

Location of the activity: The physical activity may take place at the host Higher Education institution or at any other location within the host country.

Eligible Participants

  • Students enrolled in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) and registered in studies leading to a recognized diploma or other recognized tertiary level qualification.
  • Staff working at a higher education institution in a Programme Country.
  • Teaching staff and trainers involved in the implementation of the program: Staff working at a higher education institution in a Program Country and staff invited to teach at a higher education institution in a Program Country, from any public or private company or organization working in a Program Country.

KEY ACTION 1: Mobility Project for Higher Education Students and Staff – ICM | International Credit Mobility (KA171)

  • ICM Projects – International Credit Mobility (KA171)

    The International Credit Mobility (ICM) program supports the mobility of individuals enrolled in or working at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) from a Programme Country to a Partner Country or vice versa, specifically:

    Student mobility:

    • It can be taken in any field and study cycle (short cycle/bachelor's degree/master's degree/doctorate) and is open to recent graduates.
    • Physical mobility can last from 2 to 12 months, or between 5 and 30 days if it is part of a mixed mobility (online + physical).
    • It may consist of a period of study at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or a period of internship at a company, research institute, laboratory, organization or any other relevant workplace.

    Staff mobility:

    • It can be carried out by teaching and non-teaching staff from higher education institutions and also includes invitations to specialists from companies (outside of a higher education institution).
    • Mobility can last from 5 days to 2 months.
    • It may consist of a teaching assignment to teach at a partner Higher Education Institution (HEI) or a training assignment, in the form of a training event abroad (e.g., job shadowing , observation periods, structured training, etc.).
  • International Dimension

    Erasmus+ has a strong international dimension in its activities of mobility, cooperation, and political dialogue. A key element in helping European organizations address the global challenges created by globalization, climate change, and the digital transition is the intensification of international mobility and cooperation with third countries, reinforcing the role of the European Union as a global player.

  • Student Mobility

    Student mobility can occur from any Programme Country to any other Programme Country or to any Partner Country in any field and study cycle (CTeSP / Bachelor's degree / Master's degree / Doctorate).

    • Study abroad at a partner higher education institution. The study period must be part of the student's study program in their home country, with a view to completing their current degree program. A study abroad period may also include an internship.
    • Internship period (work experience, professional internship) in a company, research institute, laboratory, organization, or any other relevant workplace abroad, at any study level.
  • Mobility of Doctoral Students

    Doctoral candidates and recent graduates (post-doctoral fellows) may have short- or long-term periods of physical mobility abroad for study or internship purposes.

  • Mixed Mobility

    Mixed mobility is a combination of physical mobility with a virtual component. Any period of study or internship abroad, including doctoral student mobility, can be carried out in the form of mixed mobility. Any student can participate in a mixed mobility activity by taking part in an intensive mixed program.

    Any period of staff mobility for teaching or training abroad may be carried out in the form of mixed mobility.

  • Participants

    Students in higher education (short cycle, first, second or third cycle) and recent graduates (up to 12 months after completing their studies).

    Teaching and non-teaching staff from higher education institutions, and specialists from companies invited to teach at a higher education institution in a Programme country.

  • Candidates

    Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) established in a Programme country holding the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (CEES/ECHE).

    Coordinating organisations of consortia established in a Programme country and coordinating a consortium that has been awarded Erasmus accreditation as a higher education mobility consortium. In the case of consortia, organisations that do not have a valid consortium accreditation may apply for this accreditation on behalf of the consortium at the same time as they apply for a mobility grant.

  • Mobility Activities in the 3 Cycles of Higher Education

    OF STUDENTS

    Mobility for Studies and/or Internships : Duration between 2 and 12 months.

    Mobility for Studies and/or Internships for doctoral students : from 5 to 30 days or from 2 to 12 months.

    OF PERSONNEL

    Mobility for Teaching and/or Training: Duration between 2 days and 2 months.

    Mobility for Teaching and/or Training from Program Countries to Partner Countries : Duration between 5 days and 2 months.

  • Mixed Intensive Programs

    These are short, intensive programs that utilize innovative ways of learning and teaching, including online collaboration.

    Groups of higher education institutions jointly develop curricular programs and blended mobility activities for students, as well as for academic and administrative staff.

    During these intensive blended programs, groups of students or staff undertake a short-term physical mobility activity abroad, combined with a mandatory virtual component.

     

    Eligible participating organizations:

    • Minimum of 3 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) holding the CEES/ECHE certification from 3 different countries.
    • Any other higher education institution or organization from a country within the Program.

     

    Duration:

    • Physical mobility: between 5 and 30 days
    • The duration of the virtual component is not defined, but the combined virtual and physical mobility must award students at least three ECTS credits.

     

    Location of the activity: The physical activity may take place at the host Higher Education institution or at any other location within the host country.

  • Eligible Participants

    • Students enrolled in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) and registered in studies leading to a recognized diploma or other recognized tertiary level qualification.
    • Staff working at a higher education institution in a Programme Country.
    • Teaching staff and trainers involved in the implementation of the program: Staff working at a higher education institution in a Program Country and staff invited to teach at a higher education institution in a Program Country, from any public or private company or organization working in a Program Country.

ICM Projects – International Credit Mobility (KA171)

The International Credit Mobility (ICM) program supports the mobility of individuals enrolled in or working at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) from a Programme Country to a Partner Country or vice versa, specifically:

Student mobility:

  • It can be taken in any field and study cycle (short cycle/bachelor's degree/master's degree/doctorate) and is open to recent graduates.
  • Physical mobility can last from 2 to 12 months, or between 5 and 30 days if it is part of a mixed mobility (online + physical).
  • It may consist of a period of study at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or a period of internship at a company, research institute, laboratory, organization or any other relevant workplace.

Staff mobility:

  • It can be carried out by teaching and non-teaching staff from higher education institutions and also includes invitations to specialists from companies (outside of a higher education institution).
  • Mobility can last from 5 days to 2 months.
  • It may consist of a teaching assignment to teach at a partner Higher Education Institution (HEI) or a training assignment, in the form of a training event abroad (e.g., job shadowing , observation periods, structured training, etc.).

International Dimension

Erasmus+ has a strong international dimension in its activities of mobility, cooperation, and political dialogue. A key element in helping European organizations address the global challenges created by globalization, climate change, and the digital transition is the intensification of international mobility and cooperation with third countries, reinforcing the role of the European Union as a global player.

Student Mobility

Student mobility can occur from any Programme Country to any other Programme Country or to any Partner Country in any field and study cycle (CTeSP / Bachelor's degree / Master's degree / Doctorate).

  • Study abroad at a partner higher education institution. The study period must be part of the student's study program in their home country, with a view to completing their current degree program. A study abroad period may also include an internship.
  • Internship period (work experience, professional internship) in a company, research institute, laboratory, organization, or any other relevant workplace abroad, at any study level.

Mobility of Doctoral Students

Doctoral candidates and recent graduates (post-doctoral fellows) may have short- or long-term periods of physical mobility abroad for study or internship purposes.

Mixed Mobility

Mixed mobility is a combination of physical mobility with a virtual component. Any period of study or internship abroad, including doctoral student mobility, can be carried out in the form of mixed mobility. Any student can participate in a mixed mobility activity by taking part in an intensive mixed program.

Any period of staff mobility for teaching or training abroad may be carried out in the form of mixed mobility.

Participants

Students in higher education (short cycle, first, second or third cycle) and recent graduates (up to 12 months after completing their studies).

Teaching and non-teaching staff from higher education institutions, and specialists from companies invited to teach at a higher education institution in a Programme country.

Candidates

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) established in a Programme country holding the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (CEES/ECHE).

Coordinating organisations of consortia established in a Programme country and coordinating a consortium that has been awarded Erasmus accreditation as a higher education mobility consortium. In the case of consortia, organisations that do not have a valid consortium accreditation may apply for this accreditation on behalf of the consortium at the same time as they apply for a mobility grant.

Mobility Activities in the 3 Cycles of Higher Education

OF STUDENTS

Mobility for Studies and/or Internships : Duration between 2 and 12 months.

Mobility for Studies and/or Internships for doctoral students : from 5 to 30 days or from 2 to 12 months.

OF PERSONNEL

Mobility for Teaching and/or Training: Duration between 2 days and 2 months.

Mobility for Teaching and/or Training from Program Countries to Partner Countries : Duration between 5 days and 2 months.

Mixed Intensive Programs

These are short, intensive programs that utilize innovative ways of learning and teaching, including online collaboration.

Groups of higher education institutions jointly develop curricular programs and blended mobility activities for students, as well as for academic and administrative staff.

During these intensive blended programs, groups of students or staff undertake a short-term physical mobility activity abroad, combined with a mandatory virtual component.

 

Eligible participating organizations:

  • Minimum of 3 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) holding the CEES/ECHE certification from 3 different countries.
  • Any other higher education institution or organization from a country within the Program.

 

Duration:

  • Physical mobility: between 5 and 30 days
  • The duration of the virtual component is not defined, but the combined virtual and physical mobility must award students at least three ECTS credits.

 

Location of the activity: The physical activity may take place at the host Higher Education institution or at any other location within the host country.

Eligible Participants

  • Students enrolled in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) and registered in studies leading to a recognized diploma or other recognized tertiary level qualification.
  • Staff working at a higher education institution in a Programme Country.
  • Teaching staff and trainers involved in the implementation of the program: Staff working at a higher education institution in a Program Country and staff invited to teach at a higher education institution in a Program Country, from any public or private company or organization working in a Program Country.

KEY ACTION 2: COOPERATION PARTNERSHIPS

This initiative allows participating organizations to gain experience in international cooperation and strengthen their capacities, as well as to produce innovative and high-quality tangible results. Depending on the project objectives, the participating organizations involved, or the expected impact, among other elements, Partnerships for Cooperation may have different dimensions and scopes, adapting their activities accordingly. The qualitative evaluation of these projects will be proportional to the cooperation objectives and the nature of the organizations involved.

  • Objectives

    A cooperation partnership is transnational, aimed at developing initiatives focused on one or more areas of education and training; it involves at least three organizations from three countries within the Programme. Its main objectives are:

    • To improve the quality of work and practices in institutions;
    • To empower institutions for transnational work and cross-sectoral collaboration;
    • To facilitate the link between political priorities and projects;
    • To support change, transformation, innovation, and the achievement of tangible and transferable results;
    • Make the project structure more flexible and simplify the language/terminology;
  • Participants

    Students, faculty, and non-faculty staff from Higher Education Institutions.

    Mobility for training activities:

    • students in mixed mobility programs;
    • Students, faculty, and guest experts participating in intensive study programs;
    • Teachers on teaching or training missions;
    • personnel at joint training events.
  • Candidates

    Organizations linked to Higher Education in any field of education and training; organizations linked to Higher Education that carry out cross-cutting activities in different fields (e.g., companies, Chambers of Commerce, NGOs); any organization established in a Programme country. Organizations from partner countries may participate as partners (but not as applicants) provided that such participation adds value to the project. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) established in Programme countries must have a valid Erasmus Charter (CEES or ECHE Erasmus Charter for Higher Education ).

Objectives

A cooperation partnership is transnational, aimed at developing initiatives focused on one or more areas of education and training; it involves at least three organizations from three countries within the Programme. Its main objectives are:

  • To improve the quality of work and practices in institutions;
  • To empower institutions for transnational work and cross-sectoral collaboration;
  • To facilitate the link between political priorities and projects;
  • To support change, transformation, innovation, and the achievement of tangible and transferable results;
  • Make the project structure more flexible and simplify the language/terminology;

Participants

Students, faculty, and non-faculty staff from Higher Education Institutions.

Mobility for training activities:

  • students in mixed mobility programs;
  • Students, faculty, and guest experts participating in intensive study programs;
  • Teachers on teaching or training missions;
  • personnel at joint training events.

Candidates

Organizations linked to Higher Education in any field of education and training; organizations linked to Higher Education that carry out cross-cutting activities in different fields (e.g., companies, Chambers of Commerce, NGOs); any organization established in a Programme country. Organizations from partner countries may participate as partners (but not as applicants) provided that such participation adds value to the project. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) established in Programme countries must have a valid Erasmus Charter (CEES or ECHE Erasmus Charter for Higher Education ).

Useful Links

Erasmus+ Programme 2021-2027

Consult the main resources, tools and quick access links related to the Erasmus+ Programme .

European Universities

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Support Structures and Platforms

Consult the contact points, support networks, as well as the main digital platforms and management tools.

Applications

Please refer to the rules, guidelines, and deadlines for submitting applications.

Selection and Results

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Erasmus+ Projects

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Updated on September 22, 2026