In December 2025, it was announced that United Kingdom will associate to the Erasmus+ programme from 2027. Durham University is proud to maintain strong ties with Europe through European Partnerships and our membership of multiple consortia and networks including the: Arqus European University Alliance, Coimbra Group, North Sea University Partnership, University of the Arctic (UArctic) and others.
We look forward to working closely with our partners as we work towards reassociation and will update the following page to provide updates.
While welcoming the news on Erasmus+, the University remains committed to the UK Government's Turing funding scheme that is supporting Durham University students on worldwide Global Opportunities placements.
Durham already has over 250+ agreements with European partners. To reassociate, the University has applied for an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE). If approved the University will then apply for funding in 2027 to start from September 2027 onwards.
UK reassociation with Erasmus+ is due to take place in 2027, with staff and students being exchanged from September 2027 onwards. At present if you you are at a European university and would like to come to Durham:
*Students wishing to come for a full degree (rather than an exchange) should note that this is not covered by the Erasmus+ programme. If you wish to study for a full degree, please visit the Studying in the UK webpage.
UK reassociation with Erasmus+ is due to place in 2027 with staff and students being exchange from September 2027 onwards. At present:
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