Our Objectives translate the Erasmus+ Unit’s direction into practical, consistent, and evidence-based work. They are written to support implementation on the ground, keep responsibilities clear, and ensure that every action can be traced to documented outputs that the Unit can review and improve over time.

Provide clear, structured guidance on how engagement with Erasmus+ works at the level of individuals and institutions, while keeping all factual information anchored to official sources only.

Ensure that every opportunity is directed to the correct official submission route (centralised vs. decentralised) before any internal announcement or action is taken.

Maintain organisational readiness through correct registration and identification requirements used across official systems (PIC/OID as applicable), and ensure the Unit can demonstrate its readiness through saved proof and documentation.

Apply consistent internal checks before submission to reduce preventable errors and keep the Unit aligned with the official submission framework.

Build a documentation culture where every activity (communication, meetings, actions, outputs) is supported by an organised evidence trail, enabling operational learning and accountability.

Use a 'no-hallucination' communication approach: publish only what is verifiable via official links and keep anything else out of public-facing content until a needed official source exists.

Erasmus+ is the European Union's programme that supports education, training, youth, and sport. It provides a structured framework for cross-border learning and cooperation, offering opportunities that span multiple sectors—such as higher education, vocational education and training, school education, adult education, youth, and sport.

Erasmus+ is designed for both individuals and organisations, but participation usually happens through the correct 'route' depending on the action: some opportunities are managed through National Agencies (decentralised), while others are managed centrally by EACEA. The official 'Where to apply' guidance explains how actions are managed and where organisations should submit applications.

For organisations seeking funding, the Erasmus+ Programme Guide is the official technical reference that sets out the programme’s priorities, supported actions, participation conditions, and procedural guidance.

For individuals, an important practical point is that there are no central application forms on the Erasmus+ website for 'applying by yourself,' because many opportunities are arranged and managed through schools, universities, and other participating organisations.

Erasmus+ is organised around a clear official architecture that helps applicants and participants understand what type of activity exists, who it is for, and where it is managed. The Programme Guide describes the programme structure and explains that Erasmus+ is implemented through Key Actions (KA) and additional strands such as Jean Monnet Actions.

Part B of the Programme Guide provides the official list of actions covered under KA1/KA2/KA3 and Jean Monnet.

KA1 supports learning mobility of individuals: mobility projects for learners and staff, Erasmus accreditations, youth participation activities, DiscoverEU Inclusion Action, mobility of staff in sport, and virtual exchanges in higher education and youth.

KA2 focuses on cooperation among organisations: Partnerships for Cooperation, Partnerships for Excellence (including Erasmus Mundus Action), Partnerships for Innovation, Capacity Building (higher education, VET, youth, sport), and Not-for-profit European sport events.

KA3 provides support to policy development and cooperation. Within the Programme Guide, the action implemented under KA3 is European Youth Together. Other policy-support actions are managed directly by the Commission/EACEA via specific calls.