French students will once again be able to use the Erasmus+ programme to study, intern or train in the United Kingdom from 1st January 2027, following a political agreement between the European Union and London concluded on 17th December 2025.<\/p>\n
The UK had been excluded from Erasmus+ since 2021 as a consequence of Brexit, ending what had been one of the programme\u2019s most popular student destinations for French participants. The return was negotiated as part of a broader rapprochement between the EU and the UK government.<\/p>\n
The full terms of the reintegration \u2014 including which types of exchanges will be available, funding conditions and the implementation timetable \u2014 will be confirmed in forthcoming association agreements with EU member states.<\/p>\n
What French students need to know<\/p>\n
Erasmus+ is open to pupils, students, apprentices, teachers, trainers, job seekers and adult learners enrolled in a participating institution, whether a school, university, CFA apprenticeship centre, association or NGO. Scholarships are available, with amounts varying by activity type and destination, and may include a contribution towards travel costs. Students already in receipt of a scholarship may also be eligible for International Mobility Assistance.<\/p>\n
Those interested in planning a UK placement from 2027 are advised to contact their institution\u2019s international relations department for details as they become available.<\/p>\n
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