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Erasmus+ Programme

Asked by Neil O'BrienConservativeDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 13 January 2026UIN 101069

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate he has made of he number of UK students who will access the Erasmus scheme in 2027-28, 2028-29 and 2029-30.

Answered by Josh MacAlister

The UK and European Commission have reached an agreement in principle for the UK’s association to Erasmus+ in 2027.

The department expects that over 100,000 people could benefit from mobility and partnership opportunities from participation in 2027. Our immediate focus is on realising the benefits of Erasmus+ association in 2027.

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