Erasmus+ programme to reopen to UK student in 2027

Students in front of German university

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UK will contribute £570 million in the first year as students can take part in the scheme for the first time since Brexit

The EU’s Erasmus+ grant scheme is to be reopened to UK students for the first time since Brexit.

From the 2027–28 academic year, university and further education students, as well as apprentices, adult learners and youth workers, in the UK will be able to benefit from grants while travelling abroad to study, train, teach or volunteer.