United Kingdom to rejoin Erasmus Programme in 2027

The decision marks a significant step in post-Brexit relations, reopening academic exchange and boosting ties between London and the European Union.

University students from diverse countries collaborating in a European academic setting, symbolizing the UK's return to Erasmus.
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University students from diverse countries collaborating in a European academic setting, symbolizing the UK's return to Erasmus.

The United Kingdom announced its decision to rejoin the Erasmus Programme starting in 2027, reversing its withdrawal following Brexit and restoring student exchange opportunities with the European Union.

The rejoining of the academic exchange scheme, confirmed this week, is viewed as a major political gesture that extends beyond education. This move aims to strengthen the relationship between the British government and the European Union (EU).
Since its inception, the Erasmus Programme has been widely recognized as one of the most powerful drivers of European integration and identity. It has fostered physical, academic, and professional mobility across the continent, creating plurinational social and professional networks.

The Erasmus Programme has been the best generator of European integration and identity to date, promoting collaboration and cultural blending.

Beyond shaping active and critical citizens, the program has facilitated the formation of multicultural and multilingual families, normalizing mobility within the European Union space. The program is often credited with building stronger personal and cultural ties across borders.