What is Erasmus+?
ERASMUS+ is a student mobility programme organised by the European Commission, which allows students to study at a University in Europe that we have an ERASMUS+ exchange partnership with during their degree programme. We currently partner with over 50 universities across Europe in many different subject areas. In this section you will find all the essential information you need to take part in Erasmus+.
UK Government Brexit statement & Erasmus+
“The UK Government has stated publicly that the United Kingdom is committed to continuing full participation in the Erasmus+ programme up until we leave the European Union. The Government has now agreed a fair financial settlement with the EU enabling it to move to the next stage of negotiations. With the caveat that “nothing is agreed until everything is agreed”, in principle the UK will continue to benefit from all EU programmes, including Erasmus+, until the end of the current budget plan (2014-2020).”
Why go on an exchange?
There are a number of reasons why students go on exchange some common reasons are:
- The experience of living and studying in another country
- To learn another language
- To enhance their CV and employability
- To gain new skills
- To meet new people
- To travel around Europe
- Opens up new and exciting graduate employment markets
‘Graduates who were mobile during their degrees were 1.3 times less likely to be unemployed than their non-mobile peers (3.7% compared to 4.9%).’
‘Mobile students are more likely to achieve a First Class (1st) or Upper Second Class (2.1) in their degree (81% compared to 72%).’
Universities UK International – Gone International report 2014-15
Applications
Please download and complete the application form below and either hand in to the International Office in Stanley Hall 10 or email it to erasmus@edgehill.ac.uk
Application Form Guidance Notes
Please note some subject areas may require an interview and additional application support – you will be told of this once you submit you application
Nursing students – January
Current – YEAR 1 Applicants
Current – YEAR 2 Applicants (Study Abroad year option)
Current – YEAR 2 Summer Placement Applicants (specific departments only)
For further information please email erasmus@edgehill.ac.uk.