Happy Erasmus+ Day! 25 November is the day we celebrate Erasmus+ programme in Poland.
The “Erasmus” programme was originally established by the European Union in 1987. It aimed to promote closer cooperation between higher education institutions across Europe.
Over time, the programme has expanded and is now known as “Erasmus+.” It combines the former EU’s different schemes for transnational cooperation and mobility in education, training, youth, and sport in Europe. Increasingly, it is also looking beyond Europe.
Since the programme's start in 1987, over 15 million people have taken part in Erasmus+, staff, students, young people, and learners of all ages.
The name “Erasmus” refers to Erasmus of Rotterdam, a leading scholar and inspiring lecturer during the Renaissance period who travelled extensively in Europe to teach and study at several universities. But at the same time, the word “Erasmus” also served perfectly as the acronym for The European Community Action Scheme for Mobility of University Students.
Erasmus+ in numbers
Since May 1, 2004, 266,000 Polish students have benefited from the Erasmus+ programme. They most often chose Spain, Germany and Italy as their Erasmus+ destination.
Since 2004 over 208,000 Erasmus+ students came to Poland. Poland was most often chosen by Spanish, Turkish and French students.
