Erasmus University Charter

NEW! Specific call for proposals EAC/S06/13 - Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2014-20

The ERASMUS University Charter (EUC) provides the general framework for all the European cooperation activities, which a higher education institution may carry out within the ERASMUS programme. Awarded by the European Commission following a call for proposals, the Charter sets out the fundamental principles and the minimum requirements with which the higher education institution must comply when implementing its ERASMUS activities.

It's a prerequisite for higher education institutions to organise student mobility and teaching and other staff mobility, to carry out ERASMUS intensive language courses and intensive programmes, and to apply for multilateral projects, networks, accompanying measures and preparatory visits.

In addition, EUC holders may apply for the ECTS/DS label through a specific call for proposals.

Who can benefit?

• Higher education institutions, its students and its staff.
• The ERASMUS University Charter does not imply any funding by itself.

Who can apply?

• Applications for the ERASMUS University Charter can be submitted by all types of higher education institutions located in countries which are eligible for participation in the Lifelong Learning Programme.
• The institution must be recognised as an institution of higher education by the competent authorities of the country where it is located.

Higher education institutions can apply for three different types of charters:

1. The Standard ERASMUS University Charter [68 KB] is for institutions which wish to apply for ERASMUS funding for transnational student mobility for studies, for transnational mobility activities for teachers and other staff and/or to apply for ERASMUS intensive language courses, ERASMUS intensive programmes, multilateral projects, networks, accompanying measures or preparatory visits.

2. The Extended ERASMUS University Charter (Student Placements only) [67 KB] is for institutions which wish to apply only for ERASMUS funding for transnational student mobility for placements.

3. The Extended ERASMUS University Charter (Standard Charter and Student Placements) [70 KB] is for institutions which wish to apply for activities covered by both the Standard and the Extended University Charter (Student Placements only).

When awarding the ERASMUS University Charter, the European Commission informs the recipient institution as to whether its Charter refers to study activities or placements or both.

Institutions and national authorities shall notify the European Commission without delay of any change in the situation or status of the institution which might necessitate changes to or withdrawal of the Charter.

How to apply?

• Higher education institutions must submit an application to the Executive Agency, following a European Commission call for proposals.
• The institution's application for an ERASMUS University Charter includes an ERASMUS Policy Statement (EPS) setting out the institution's overall ERASMUS cooperation plan in coherence with the strategy defined in the mission statement of the institution and specifying the measures and actions the institution intends to introduce in order to fulfil the requirements of the Charter. The ERASMUS Policy Statement should be published and given wide visibility.
• The ERASMUS University Charter is awarded for the entire duration of the Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP). ERASMUS University Charter compliance is monitored on an ongoing basis, and the Charter may in the last resort be withdrawn by the European Commission if an institution fails to meet its EUC commitments.

Further details concerning the application for an ERASMUS University Charter can be found on the Executive Agency's website and in the info sheet [210 KB] .

List of universities holding an Erasmus University Charter

• Total list
• Selection 2007
• Selection 2008
• Selection 2009
• Selection 2010
• Selection 2011
• Selection 2012