
Erasmus+ is the programme for education, youth and sport of the European Union. Erasmus+ combines the previous EU-programmes for lifelong learning, youth and sport as well as the European cooperation programmes at university level.
Erasmus+ has a budget of around 14,8 billion Euro. Until 2020, more than four million people will profit from the EU funds.The programme is designed for seven years and should improve competences and employability. Furthermore it should advance the modernization of the general and professional education and of the children and youth help. Information about Erasmus+ can be found on the website of the European committee.
Following mobility measures for students can be funded under the EU education programme Erasmus+: