Erasmus+ Education and Training Programme
Frequently asked questions regarding the Erasmus+ Programme, including information on education and training mobility, participation requirements, application processes, participant selection, funding, recognition of activities carried out and applicable legal framework.
General Framework of the Program
O Erasmus+ is the European Union's program. which supports education, training, youth and sport, promoting international cooperation, mobility for learning purposes and innovation in education systems.
The program aims to improve the quality of education and training, strengthen skills, promote social inclusion, support pedagogical innovation, and contribute to the construction of a European Education Area.
Participation and Eligibility
Public and private organizations can participate. active in the fields of school education, vocational education and training, higher education and adult education, as well as teaching staff, non-teaching staff and learners.
Yes. Erasmus+ prioritizes the inclusion of participants with fewer opportunities and supports measures that eliminate economic, social, or geographical barriers.
The criteria relating to the type of organization, sector of intervention, partnership composition, project duration, and applicable financial rules must be verified.
Types of Funded Actions / Projects
Erasmus+ is essentially organized around mobility actions for learning purposes. (Key Action 1 – KA1), cooperation projects between organizations (Key Action 2 – KA2) and initiatives to support the development of educational policies.
This involves undertaking periods of study, training, education or internships in another participating country, with the aim of acquiring academic, professional and intercultural skills.
These are collaborative projects between institutions from different countries, with the aim of developing and sharing best practices, creating innovative materials and methods, and modernizing education and training systems.
No. Erasmus+ also funds cooperation projects between institutions, strategic partnerships, the development of innovative practices, and the exchange of best practices.
Mobility and International Cooperation
The program promotes transnational cooperation, academic and professional mobility, and the integration of institutions into European networks.
The duration of mobility varies depending on the sector and type of activity; there is no single average duration. It can range from short periods to long-term mobility.
The program encompasses participating countries and partner countries, enabling broader international cooperation.
Institutional partnerships are essential for the implementation of the program, ensuring cooperation between organizations, knowledge sharing, and the sustainability of results.
Benefits / Impact / Quality
Participation allows for the development of technical and transversal skills, strengthens the international dimension of institutions, promotes employability, and fosters pedagogical innovation.
The program promotes pedagogical innovation, the digitalization of education, international cooperation, and the link between education and the job market.
Quality is ensured through institutional agreements, learning plans, and monitoring mechanisms, guaranteeing the recognition and validation of the results obtained.
Yes. Erasmus+ promotes recognition and validation of learning acquired abroad, in accordance with applicable national and European systems.
The development of professional, linguistic, and intercultural skills is expected, as well as greater autonomy, adaptability, and employability.
Financing
Yes. Eligible organizations can apply directly for funding by submitting applications to the annual calls for proposals, in accordance with the criteria and deadlines defined under the Erasmus+ Programme.
Funding may cover travel expenses, individual support, organization of mobility programs, language preparation, and project implementation.
Application Process
Applications for the Erasmus+ Programme are submitted by legally constituted organisations in the sectors of school education, vocational education and training, higher education and adult education. Individuals cannot apply directly.
The first step is the registration of the organization in the European Commission system and obtaining the Organization Identification Code (OID).
Registration is done through European Commission electronic system for registering organisations, available on the official funding and funding portal of the European Union.
O application submission process In general terms, it includes:
- Organization registration and obtaining the OID;
- choice of action and project type;
- Technical preparation of the application;
- Electronic submission within the established deadline.
The organization should analyze its institutional objectives and identify the program action that best meets its needs. (mobility, cooperation partnerships or other development initiatives).
Applications are submitted exclusively through electronically, through the official forms available on the program's institutional portals..
The following should be consulted: Erasmus+ guide for the reference year, as well as the invitations to submit proposals and their respective technical annexes.
An application should include:
- Description of objectives and needs;
- activity plan;
- expected results;
- institutional impact;
- dissemination strategy;
- management and quality structure.
Deadlines are defined annually in the calls for proposals, and vary depending on the action and sector.
Project Approval and Management
Approval is formalized through the signing of a grant agreement between the beneficiary organization and the relevant National Agency.
The technical and financial management of the projects is carried out through electronic platforms specific monitoring and reporting guidelines provided by the European Commission.
Information / Technical Support / Contacts
The documentation is available on European institutional portals and in Official website of the Erasmus+ National Agency for Education and Training., including guides, forms and technical instructions.
Yes. The National Agency promotes in-person and online information sessions, and provides materials on... support and technical contact channels for follow-up. of the candidate organizations.
Institutions must Consult the official program documentation. and to contact the relevant National Agency for clarification and technical support.
To contact the Erasmus+ National Agency, you can use the following methods:
- Official website, where you will find institutional contacts, documentation, and up-to-date information on applications and events.
- Institutional social media channels – for general information.
- Virtual assistant “Elias” – available on the portal for support with frequently asked questions.
General Framework of the Program
O Erasmus+ is the European Union's program. which supports education, training, youth and sport, promoting international cooperation, mobility for learning purposes and innovation in education systems.
The program aims to improve the quality of education and training, strengthen skills, promote social inclusion, support pedagogical innovation, and contribute to the construction of a European Education Area.
Participation and Eligibility
Public and private organizations can participate. active in the fields of school education, vocational education and training, higher education and adult education, as well as teaching staff, non-teaching staff and learners.
Yes. Erasmus+ prioritizes the inclusion of participants with fewer opportunities and supports measures that eliminate economic, social, or geographical barriers.
The criteria relating to the type of organization, sector of intervention, partnership composition, project duration, and applicable financial rules must be verified.
Types of Funded Actions / Projects
Erasmus+ is essentially organized around mobility actions for learning purposes. (Key Action 1 – KA1), cooperation projects between organizations (Key Action 2 – KA2) and initiatives to support the development of educational policies.
This involves undertaking periods of study, training, education or internships in another participating country, with the aim of acquiring academic, professional and intercultural skills.
These are collaborative projects between institutions from different countries, with the aim of developing and sharing best practices, creating innovative materials and methods, and modernizing education and training systems.
No. Erasmus+ also funds cooperation projects between institutions, strategic partnerships, the development of innovative practices, and the exchange of best practices.
Mobility and International Cooperation
The program promotes transnational cooperation, academic and professional mobility, and the integration of institutions into European networks.
The duration of mobility varies depending on the sector and type of activity; there is no single average duration. It can range from short periods to long-term mobility.
The program encompasses participating countries and partner countries, enabling broader international cooperation.
Institutional partnerships are essential for the implementation of the program, ensuring cooperation between organizations, knowledge sharing, and the sustainability of results.
Benefits / Impact / Quality
Participation allows for the development of technical and transversal skills, strengthens the international dimension of institutions, promotes employability, and fosters pedagogical innovation.
The program promotes pedagogical innovation, the digitalization of education, international cooperation, and the link between education and the job market.
Quality is ensured through institutional agreements, learning plans, and monitoring mechanisms, guaranteeing the recognition and validation of the results obtained.
Yes. Erasmus+ promotes recognition and validation of learning acquired abroad, in accordance with applicable national and European systems.
The development of professional, linguistic, and intercultural skills is expected, as well as greater autonomy, adaptability, and employability.
Financing
Yes. Eligible organizations can apply directly for funding by submitting applications to the annual calls for proposals, in accordance with the criteria and deadlines defined under the Erasmus+ Programme.
Funding may cover travel expenses, individual support, organization of mobility programs, language preparation, and project implementation.
Application Process
Applications for the Erasmus+ Programme are submitted by legally constituted organisations in the sectors of school education, vocational education and training, higher education and adult education. Individuals cannot apply directly.
The first step is the registration of the organization in the European Commission system and obtaining the Organization Identification Code (OID).
Registration is done through European Commission electronic system for registering organisations, available on the official funding and funding portal of the European Union.
O application submission process In general terms, it includes:
- Organization registration and obtaining the OID;
- choice of action and project type;
- Technical preparation of the application;
- Electronic submission within the established deadline.
The organization should analyze its institutional objectives and identify the program action that best meets its needs. (mobility, cooperation partnerships or other development initiatives).
Applications are submitted exclusively through electronically, through the official forms available on the program's institutional portals..
The following should be consulted: Erasmus+ guide for the reference year, as well as the invitations to submit proposals and their respective technical annexes.
An application should include:
- Description of objectives and needs;
- activity plan;
- expected results;
- institutional impact;
- dissemination strategy;
- management and quality structure.
Deadlines are defined annually in the calls for proposals, and vary depending on the action and sector.
Project Approval and Management
Approval is formalized through the signing of a grant agreement between the beneficiary organization and the relevant National Agency.
The technical and financial management of the projects is carried out through electronic platforms specific monitoring and reporting guidelines provided by the European Commission.
Information / Technical Support / Contacts
The documentation is available on European institutional portals and in Official website of the Erasmus+ National Agency for Education and Training., including guides, forms and technical instructions.
Yes. The National Agency promotes in-person and online information sessions, and provides materials on... support and technical contact channels for follow-up. of the candidate organizations.
Institutions must Consult the official program documentation. and to contact the relevant National Agency for clarification and technical support.
To contact the Erasmus+ National Agency, you can use the following methods:
- Official website, where you will find institutional contacts, documentation, and up-to-date information on applications and events.
- Institutional social media channels – for general information.
- Virtual assistant “Elias” – available on the portal for support with frequently asked questions.
Atualizado em April 30, 2026