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UK Rejoins Erasmus+ Program in 2027, Investing £570 Million

4/16/2026

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The United Kingdom will rejoin the Erasmus+ program on January 1, 2027, after leaving in January 2021.
The UK government has finalized an agreement with the European Union to contribute £570 million (€655 million, $774 million).
Over 100,000 individuals are expected to benefit by gaining access to study or training across Europe without tuition at host institutions.
Switzerland will also join Erasmus alongside the United Kingdom to reinforce EU alignment.

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The United Kingdom will rejoin the Erasmus+ program on January 1, 2027, after leaving in January 2021.
The UK government has finalized an agreement with the European Union to contribute £570 million (€655 million, $774 million).
Over 100,000 individuals are expected to benefit by gaining access to study or training across Europe without tuition at host institutions.
Switzerland will also join Erasmus alongside the United Kingdom to reinforce EU alignment.