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UK to Rejoin EU’s Erasmus+ in 2027 With £570m First-Year Payment and Fee Cap

The move signals Labour’s effort to reset EU ties after years of Brexit strain.

Overview

  • Re-entry begins on January 1, 2027, restoring exchanges for the 2027–28 academic year between the UK and EU.
  • EU students in the UK will pay no more than £9,535 per year under an exemption from international fees.
  • The scheme covers university students as well as apprentices, school pupils, adult learners, educators and sports coaches.
  • The UK will contribute about £570 million for the first year, with future contributions to be decided, and the government projects more than 100,000 UK participants in 2027.
  • Broader negotiations continue on youth mobility and trade and energy cooperation, while talks on UK access to the EU SAFE defence fund collapsed last month.