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Written question asked by Neil O'Brien (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Josh MacAlister (Labour) on Monday, 2 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Erasmus+ Programme

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to his Answer of 12 January 2026 to WPQ 101070, of the over 100,000 people that the Government estimates could benefit from mobility and partnership opportunities from Erasmus+ participation in 2027-8, how many he expects to be UK students.

Answer

Erasmus+ is open to learners, trainees and staff in higher education, further education, vocational education and training, schools, adult education, youth programmes and sport programmes. The department will have detailed information on the UK’s Erasmus+ beneficiaries after our first year of participation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
105349
Session
2024-26
Related items
Erasmus+ Programme
Monday, 12 January 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Students Erasmus+ programme
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk