The European Union and the United Kingdom have formally confirmed the UK's association with the Erasmus+ programme (the EU's flagship student and academic exchange scheme), set to take effect in 2027. The agreement, announced by the European Commission in Brussels on 15 April 2026, marks a significant step in post-Brexit educational cooperation between the two parties. The move is expected to restore UK students' and institutions' access to one of the world's largest international exchange networks.