It already became clear this spring that the United Kingdom wanted to return to Erasmus+, after having withdrawn from the program about five years ago as a result of Brexit. At the time, the details still had to be negotiated.

An agreement has now been reached that allows the UK to rejoin the program for roughly 650 million euros. The arrangements will apply for one year, after which new negotiations will be required. 

According to NRC, the current amount is almost double what the UK paid before Brexit. The British government, however, emphasizes that it has secured a 30 percent discount.

Through the Erasmus+ program, students and staff can go on exchange for half a year or a full year, supported by a grant, within Europe and sometimes beyond. In 2023, more than 42,000 participants from the Netherlands took part in the program.

This article was translated using AI-assisted tools and reviewed by an editor