EU’s Erasmus scheme to reopen to UK students for first time since Brexit at cost of £570m

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Key FactsUK Rejoins Erasmus+ with £570m Investment

Dec 17, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: channel4.com

The UK government has finalized a deal with the EU to re-enter the Erasmus+ student exchange program.

This initiative allows UK students to live and study in EU countries for up to one year, with reciprocal arrangements for EU nationals in the UK.

Following Brexit, the UK withdrew from Erasmus+ and launched the Turing Scheme, which does not cover tuition or travel costs.

The agreement is seen as a significant improvement in UK-EU relations and aims to broaden educational opportunities for young people.

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.
— Nick Thomas-Symonds, UK Europe Minister, regarding the UK's rejoining of the Erasmus+ programme.

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