Welcome Back UK to the Erasmus+ Programme!

The United Kingdom’s return to the Erasmus+ Programme represents a significant step forward for UK–EU cooperation in education, training, youth and sport. Erasmus+ delivers long-term benefits for individuals, institutions, and society by promoting skills development, innovation, and social inclusion. 

ESN Joins Call for a Stronger Erasmus+

Students are ready to lead, innovate, and contribute to a stronger, more connected Europe, but we need a programme that matches their ambition. ESN has joined a coalition of 16 European higher education stakeholders in endorsing a joint statement calling for a minimum allocation of €60 billion for Erasmus+ for 2028–2034.

ESN’s partnership with Ryanair reaches one million students!

This achievement highlights the strong impact of the partnership in supporting student mobility and making international experiences more accessible and affordable.

ESN renewed its strategic partnership with the Union for the Mediterranean 

The renewed MoU strengthens our joint commitment to youth participation, academic mobility and resilient higher education across the Euro-Mediterranean region.

ESN contributes to the future of a joint European label and degree

We continue to advocate for a student-centred, equitable, and credible European Degree framework.

Social Impact Days Autumn 2025: A Celebration of Collaboration

ESN volunteers across Europe created moments of learning, connection, courage, and support. From cultural exchange and environmental action to mental health awareness and first-aid training, students showed what active citizenship in real life looks like.

"Add a seat at the table": Erasmus student at the family Christmas lunch

An Italian family in Solighetto opened their Christmas table to Lukas, an Erasmus student from Stuttgart, through an ESN initiative promoting cultural exchange during the holidays.

Afraid to live abroad, a year in France changed this student’s life

Chloe built a network of friends through her workplace, fellow assistants, and the Erasmus Student Network, overcoming initial fears of isolation in a foreign country.

ESN Highlights the Importance of Strong Erasmus+ Investment

Higher education stakeholders underline the importance of sustained investment in Erasmus+ to ensure inclusive, high-quality student mobility across Europe.

Students on academic mobility complain of difficulties in voting

ESN Portugal expressed its concern regarding the difficulties faced by Portuguese students in academic mobility programs in exercising their constitutional right to vote.