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Erasmus+ Programme

Asked by Gareth ThomasLabour (Co-op)Department for EducationTabled Answered 12 December 2025UIN 97086

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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether British students will be able to take part in the Erasmus+ exchange programme by January 2027.

Answered by Josh MacAlister

As set out at the UK-EU Summit in May, the UK agreed to work towards association to the Erasmus+ programme on mutually agreed financial terms.

Negotiations are ongoing, and the timelines for any association are subject to ongoing discussion. We are open to associating to Erasmus+ for 2027 in principle, but only if we can reach agreement on financial terms, which should ensure a fair balance as regards the contributions of and benefits to the UK.

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