Strong interest in international project funding

Demand for cooperation projects reached an all-time high in 2025: 72 applications were submitted for projects led by Swiss institutions (“International Programme”) – significantly more than in the previous year (2024: 49). At the same time, a smaller budget of CHF 1.46 million was available (2024: CHF 2 million). Participation in Erasmus+ cooperation projects is also set to reach a record: so far, 80 applications from Swiss institutions have been received (2024: 47). These figures show that international cooperation continues to grow in importance and that the need for support is high.

What is funded in projects led by Swiss institutions?

A total of 19 projects are being funded in which Swiss education institutions cooperate with international partner organisations – across all levels of education: from schools to vocational and adult education, to higher education and youth work. The aim is to strengthen the exchange of experience, further develop educational provision, and promote the international positioning of the Swiss education system.

While projects in school education, vocational education, adult learning and youth work received funding of up to CHF 150,000 each, the maximum amount in higher education and professional education remained at CHF 60,000 – as in the previous year.

Funded projects 2025: diversity of themes and partnerships

The projects are generating fresh momentum for international cooperation – both in terms of content and structures.

• Thematically, the projects cover a wide spectrum: from gender equality, democracy education and digital learning to the integration of artificial intelligence in learning and the promotion of inclusive education. Many projects are characterised by a strong degree of innovation – for example through the targeted inclusion of previously underrepresented groups or the use of new technologies.
• Several projects pursue transdisciplinary approaches: they combine formal and non-formal learning formats and involve partner institutions from education, research and practice.
• International partner institutions come from across Europe and beyond. Particularly frequent are organisations from Germany and Austria (seven projects each) and from Canada (five projects).
• Swiss institutions are also broadly represented: applicants include universities, universities of applied sciences, universities of teacher education, vocational schools, NGOs and associations. In ten projects, in addition to the coordinating institution, Swiss partners are actively involved.
• Most projects were funded in the area of school education (six projects), followed by vocational education and the tertiary sector. Overall, the projects highlight the great potential of international cooperation for innovative, inclusive and practice-oriented education.

In this table, you will find an overview of all projects funded in 2025 through the “International Programme”, organised by level of education.

Next information event on 4 December 2025

Are you interested in taking part in a cooperation project? Then save the date: 4 December 2025, 15:00–16:30. In an online information session you will learn about the rules for Call 2026 and the funding opportunities available for applications. Further details will follow in autumn on our website and via newsletter.

Did you know? Erasmus+ is getting closer

With the initialling of the programme agreement with the EU, Switzerland is closer than ever to association with Erasmus+ from 2027. The necessary financial resources are part of the overall Switzerland–EU package, which is expected to be discussed in Parliament in 2026.

An association with Erasmus+ means, among other things, that Swiss institutions will be able to lead their own Erasmus+ cooperation projects. Make the most of this opportunity and find out early about political developments and funding options – for example on our website: