Experience during the stay abroad

Erasmus+ is one of the EU's most successful programmes. It supports students spending a semester abroad. Watch the video to find out how student mobility has changed and become easier and what experiences participants have had.

Student exchange

Students have the opportunity to spend time abroad during their studies. They can choose to do an exchange semester at another university or gain work experience with a traineeship. Financial support is available both for studying and for working abroad.

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New developments for Erasmus+

Erasmus+ International collaboration

New developments for Erasmus+

Switzerland could be rejoining Erasmus+ by 2027. Our news ticker informs you about the key stages in the association process, which would strengthen cooperation with the European Union in the field of exchange and mobility.

September 3, 2026
Where education, business and research work together to make progress

Cooperation Erasmus+

Where education, business and research work together to make progress

Rethinking education, overcoming barriers, shaping innovation: Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation bring together education institutions of all types, companies, and other stakeholders from business and society to address today's challenges together.

August 5, 2026
Enhancing the quality of education through international cooperation

Cooperation Erasmus+

Enhancing the quality of education through international cooperation

Do you want to develop your institution and improve the quality of your educational programmes? Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships can help you achieve this. By collaborating with international organisations from the fields of education, business and civil society, you can try out new approaches, share best practice and expand your international network.

July 9, 2026