20th Anniversary of ERASMUS

The European founded ERASMUS exchange programme allows students to study in another European country for a period of between 3 and 12 months. It gives students experiences from different cultures and they return home with fresh knowledge, improved language skills and memories for life.

ERASMUS is encouraging transnational cooperation between universities, boosting European mobility and improving the transparency and full academic recognition of studies and qualifications throughout the Union.

Since the creation of ERASMUS in 1987, 1.2 million students have benefited of an ERASMUS study period abroad. Currently 2199 higher education institutions in 31 countries are participating.

Different celebrations will take part in the 20^th Anniversary.

January 18

Opening Conference in Brussels organised by the Erasmus Student Network.

April-May

ERASMUS Days – Local events such as conferences will be organised in different countries. An ERASMUS van with volunteers will depart from the Annual General Meeting held in Prague (23-26 March) and travel through Europe to promote ERASMUS. More info will be available at the website http://www.esn.org

October

Closing Conference in Lisbon, arranged by the Directorate for Education and Culture of the European Commission. Attended by Erasmus Students and decision-makers in the area of education and academic exchange.