British Council set to become national agency for Erasmus+
Posted on 15/04/2026 10:26:00
News Date: 15 April 2026
News Source: British Council
The Department for Education has announced that the British Council is set to take on the role of the National Agency for Erasmus+.
In December the UK and EU arrived at a political agreement that the UK would join the Erasmus+ scheme in 2027. That agreement has now been legally formalised under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
The British Council has a longstanding commitment to supporting international exchange. It was a lead partner in the Erasmus+ UK National Agency from 2014–20, where Erasmus+ made a significant contribution to the UK’s cultural relations activities.
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