"On Wednesday 17 December, government sources announced finalised plans for the UK to rejoin the Erasmus+ programme in 2027, seven years after pulling out post-Brexit when Conservative leaders claimed the costs weren't worthwhile. Rejoining the scheme widens opportunities for young people from all backgrounds, including learners, youth and sport staff, to study and train abroad. Erasmus+ is the modern iteration of the Erasmus Programme, launched by the European Union in 1987 to promote greater cooperation between higher education institutions across the EU."
"Joining Erasmus+ is a huge win for our young people, breaking down barriers and widening horizons to ensure everyone, from every background, has the opportunity to study and train abroad. This is about more than just travel: it's about future skills, academic success, and giving the next generation access to the best possible opportunities. Today's agreements prove that our new partnership with the EU is working. We have focused on the public's priorities and secured a deal that puts opportunit"
The UK will rejoin Erasmus+ in 2027, seven years after leaving post-Brexit when leaders judged the costs unjustifiable. Rejoining will expand study and training abroad opportunities for apprentices, further and higher education students, adult learners, and youth and sport staff. More than 100,000 people in the UK could benefit in the first year, and evidence suggests studying abroad can boost career prospects, particularly for disadvantaged students. The 2021–2027 Erasmus+ programme prioritises social inclusion, green and digital transitions, and young people's participation in democratic life. The UK will join once the current programme ends.
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