International Credit Mobility (ICM)
International Credit Mobility (ICM) What does it offer? Student and staff mobility between EU MS or associated countries and non-associated third countries. A study period or traineeship abroad must...
What is Erasmus+?
Erasmus+ is the EU's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. It has an estimated budget of €26.2 billion. This is nearly double the funding compared to its predecessor programme (2014-2020). The 2021-2027 programme places a strong focus on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, and promoting young people’s participation in democratic life. It supports priorities and activities set out in the European Education Area, Digital Education Action Plan and the European Skills Agenda. The programme also
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- supports the European Pillar of Social Rights
- implements the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027
- develops the European dimension in sport
Opportunities
Erasmus+ offers mobility and cooperation opportunities.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM)
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) What does it offer? High-quality international integrated master degree programmes with EU-funded scholarships to attract the brightest students. Who can apply to...
Erasmus Mundus Design Measures (EMDM)
Erasmus Mundus Design Measures (EMDM) What does it offer? This project contributes to the costs of collaboration activities to design and set up joint programmes. Who can apply to manage a grant?...
Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE)
Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) What does it offer? Support to modernize and reform higher education institutions and systems in the eligible countries worldwide. Who can apply to...
Jean Monnet Actions (JMA)
Jean Monnet Actions (JMA) What does it offer? Excellence in teaching and research in the field of European Union studies worldwide, at higher education level. Who can apply to manage a grant? In...
Virtual Exchanges in Higher Education and Youth
Virtual Exchanges in Higher Education and Youth What does it offer? Dialogue between young people to develop soft skills in a safe, moderated online environment An Erasmus+ intercultural experience...
Capacity-building in the field of sport (CBS)
Capacity-building in the field of sport (CBS) What does it offer? Projects support sport activities and policies as a vehicle to promote values as well as an educational tool to promote the personal...
Capacity-building in the field of youth (CBY)
Capacity-building in the field of youth (CBY) What does it offer? Support for non-formal learning and mobility, and activities to raise capacities of youth organizations in partner countries covered...
Capacity Building in VET (CBVET)
Capacity Building in VET (CBVET) What does it offer? Support the relevance, accessibility, and responsiveness of VET institutions and systems. Who can apply to manage a grant? Any public and private...
Mobility In The Field Of Youth
Mobility In The Field Of Youth What does it offer? Exchanges for 13-30 year-olds for a recognised non-formal learning experience; activities to develop participatory skills and experience; mobility...
Erasmus+ Website: The Programme Guide
The essential guide to understanding Erasmus+.
Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2025
Overview of South Africa's participation in Erasmus +
South Africa has been participating actively in the Erasmus+ Programme from 2014. At the end of the 2014-2020 programme, South Africa demonstrated its significant involvement in the programme, utilizing opportunities in all four components available to partner countries.
The International Credit Mobility component, enabled 2,746 students and staff from South Africa to undertake short term mobilities to Europe between 2015 and 2020. Students and staff from Europe to South Africa, totalled 1,879 for the same period. South African institutions participated in 37 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree programmes between 2014 and 2020. During the same period, 78 students from South Africa were awarded full scholarships to study towards Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees. Between 2015 and 2020, South African institutions participated in 29 Capacity Building for Higher Education projects, of which four projects were coordinated by South African Institutions of Higher Learning. Finally, six Jean Monnet projects were implemented in South Africa and one network involved partners from the country.
In the new 2021-2027 phase of the Erasmus+ programme, South African participation also continue at a high level. Limited components were implemented in 2021, but during the first year of the new phase, a further 12 students were awarded Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s degree scholarships. Results from the 2022 selections reflect continued significant involvement. International Credit Mobility results for South Africa shows 18.5% mobilisation of the sub-Saharan budget, with 461 staff mobilities to Europe and 416 staff mobilities from Europe to South Africa. In addition, 600 students from South Africa will undertake mobilities to Europe and further 128 students take up mobilities in South Africa.
Three new Capacity Building for Higher Education projects were awarded for South Africa in 2022, and 5 instances of participation in Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree programmes for South African institutions. The new component, Capacity Building for TVET resulted in 10 instances of participation for South African institutions. Virtual exchanges will have five instances of participation in two projects. Finally, one South African university will participate in a Jean Monnet network.