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Number of UK students choosing to study abroad with Erasmus continues to rise
After several years of declining numbers of outgoing Erasmus students from the UK, the British Council announced in November an increase in the number of students choosing to study abroad with Erasmus. Read the full story in our press release.
Minister hails success of Erasmus Student
Employment and Learning Minister of Northern Ireland, Sir Reg Empey, has congratulated the success of the British Council’s Erasmus Student of the Year 2008, Patrick Cassidy, at a recent summer reception in Parliament Buildings, Belfast. Read the full story.

Where would European higher education be without the Erasmus programme?

According to a recent study, the EU's Erasmus programme for mobility and cooperation in higher education has been a strong driving force in shaping the landscape of higher education in Europe. The study focused on the impact of Erasmus since its inception in 1987. To read the full press release and links to the report please visit the Europa Website
Successful UK Applicants for the Diploma Supplement Label

We are pleased to announce that all three UK institutions who applied in the latest round for the Diploma Supplement were successful. The successful applications were the University of Swansea, the University of Kent and the University of Bournemouth. Find out more here.
Announcement by the European Commission of the latest Erasmus figures

Erasmus reaches two million Erasmus students: the European Commission announce the EU-wide 2007/08 Erasmus figures and the British Council issue a press release

UK Student Selected
With the announcement in August that two million students have now taken part in the Erasmus programme, the European Commission has selected Kate Samways, from Cardiff University to be the two millionth representative from the United Kingdom. Read the full story or hear what Kate has to say herself about her experience in a short video.
Erasmus Competition 2009 Announced
The British Council have annouced details of its annual Erasmus student prize competition for 2009. For further details, please visit our competition page

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