ERASMUS+ programme
The principles of the Erasmus+ programme
Higher education institutions must establish partnerships with European institutions based on reciprocity: hosting European students and sending European students enrolled at a French institution abroad under similar terms.
An Erasmus+ student must be a national of a country in the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) – namely Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein – or a candidate country (Turkey); or a national of another country and be duly enrolled at a higher education institution located in a country participating in the Erasmus+ programme.
Students are selected by their home institution. Selection is based on an assessment of their academic record, language proficiency and motivation.
The Erasmus+ programme is also open to administrative and technical staff at higher education institutions, as well as to academic staff.
An Erasmus+ student must be a national of a country in the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) – namely Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein – or a candidate country (Turkey); or a national of another country and be duly enrolled at a higher education institution located in a country participating in the Erasmus+ programme.
Students are selected by their home institution. Selection is based on an assessment of their academic record, language proficiency and motivation.
The Erasmus+ programme is also open to administrative and technical staff at higher education institutions, as well as to academic staff.
A bit of history
The Erasmus programme takes its name from the philosopher, theologian and humanist Erasmus of Rotterdam (1465–1536). A tireless opponent of dogmatic thinking in all areas of human endeavour, Erasmus lived and worked in many parts of Europe, seeking the knowledge and experiences that only such contact with other countries could provide. By bequeathing his fortune to the University of Basel, he established what would later become the mobility grant.
The Erasmus programme is aptly named: as the first major European programme in the field of higher education, Erasmus has enjoyed ever-increasing success since its launch in 1987. It has boosted the mobility of European students, particularly French students.
In 20 years, Erasmus has enabled nearly one and a half million young Europeans to travel, including 217,000 French students. Today, 3,155 European higher education institutions hold the charter, including 679 French institutions. The Erasmus University Charter sets out the fundamental principles underpinning Erasmus activities, which every higher education institution undertakes to respect.
The Erasmus programme is aptly named: as the first major European programme in the field of higher education, Erasmus has enjoyed ever-increasing success since its launch in 1987. It has boosted the mobility of European students, particularly French students.
In 20 years, Erasmus has enabled nearly one and a half million young Europeans to travel, including 217,000 French students. Today, 3,155 European higher education institutions hold the charter, including 679 French institutions. The Erasmus University Charter sets out the fundamental principles underpinning Erasmus activities, which every higher education institution undertakes to respect.
Erasmus Charter 2021–2027
As the guiding document and framework for UT Capitole’s international strategy, the Erasmus Charter shapes our exchange partnerships and embodies the values to which we are committed.