Erasmus scheme to return for UK students
Summary
The UK is expected to rejoin the Erasmus program, which allows students to study or train in Europe, after leaving it due to Brexit. The UK had replaced Erasmus with its own Turing scheme in 2021, which funds similar opportunities worldwide. The government has not yet commented on the ongoing talks about this change.Key Facts
- The UK is set to rejoin the Erasmus program, five years after leaving it as part of Brexit.
- Erasmus funds opportunities for studying, training, or volunteering in Europe for up to one year.
- The UK replaced Erasmus with the Turing scheme in 2021, offering similar opportunities globally.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer mentioned a possible youth mobility scheme with the EU in May.
- In 2020, the UK received 144 million euros for Erasmus, benefiting 55,700 participants.
- The Turing scheme in 2024/25 had £105 million, funding 43,200 placements.
- The Turing scheme aimed to help disadvantaged students and provide better travel support.
- It is unclear what will happen to the Turing scheme if Erasmus returns for UK students.
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