Erasmusohjelmaan

Erasmusohjelma, often referred to as Erasmus+, is the European Union's flagship program supporting education, training, youth, and sport. Its primary goal is to provide opportunities for students, trainees, teachers, and youth workers to study, work, volunteer, or gain experience abroad. The program aims to enhance skills, improve employability, and foster intercultural understanding among participants.

The Erasmus+ program offers funding for a wide range of activities. For students, this includes the possibility of spending an academic term or a full academic year in another European country to complete part of their degree or undertake an internship. It also supports staff mobility, allowing teachers and other educational professionals to undertake teaching or training assignments abroad, as well as research visits. Beyond higher education, Erasmus+ extends its reach to vocational education and training (VET), school education, adult education, and youth exchanges.

Participation in Erasmus+ is open to individuals from EU member states, as well as a number of partner countries. The program's budget is significant, reflecting the EU's commitment to internationalization and cooperation in education and training. Successful participation in Erasmus+ can lead to improved language proficiency, broadened perspectives, and a stronger sense of European identity. It plays a crucial role in shaping a more interconnected and skilled generation of Europeans.