Erasmus plus The EU programme for education, training, youth and sport Francesco Tarantino, YouNet Director
Towards 2014 Youth in Action Mundus Tempus Alfa Edulink
Keywords & news Systemic impact Cross-sectoral approach (youth, higher education, schools, vocational education, adult) Professional development Employability
Key Action 1: Learning Mobility
Key Action 2: Cooperation
Key Action 3: Policy reform
Key figures Overall budget€16 billion (includes €1.8 billion for international cooperation) Overall mobility opportunities4 million people Higher education2.2 million students Staff mobility1 million teachers, trainers, youth workers and other staff Vocational education and training students Volunteer and youth exchange young people Master's degree loan guarantee students International students students Joint degree grants students Strategic PartnershipsMore than linking together institutions Knowledge Alliances200 set up by 2000 higher education institutions and businesses Sectoral Skills Alliances200 set up by 2000 education and training providers and businesses