Erasmus - Lifelong Learning Programme
In 1987 the European Commission initiated a new educational
programme for Higher Education students, teachers and institutions.
Erasmus (or European Region Action Scheme for the mobility of
University Students to give it its full name) is an integral part
of a larger programme for educational cooperation called the
Lifelong
Learning Programme (LLP) which runs from 2007-2013.
The Erasmus programme was established to increase student
and staff mobility throughout Europe while promoting transnational
cooperation among European institutions. Under the Erasmus
programme, students have the opportunity to study at a partner
institution as part of their degree programme and to receive full
recognition for the period abroad as an integral part of their
overall degree. Since the 2008-09 academic year students also have
the opportunity to work at a European enterprise under the Erasmus
programme. Currently over 180,000 students participate in the
Erasmus programme every year.
Staff can also participate in the programme through short term
teaching and training placements.
How does Erasmus work?
Bilateral agreements are signed between higher education
institutions, through which the partner institutions agree upon
mobility of staff and students. Agreements are signed on the basis
of reciprocity and once completed mobility can take
place.
Thirty One European Erasmus Countries
31 European countries participate in the
Erasmus programme and each institution has to apply for an Erasmus
University Charter from the European Commission. The European
Commission's Directorate General for Education and Culture has
granted European Business School London, Regent’s College the
Erasmus
Extended University Charter for 2008-2013.
As part of the application for the Erasmus Extended University
Charter, Regent's College has developed an Erasmus
Policy Statement so that the programme is fully integrated
throughout the College. This ensures that the programme is visible
and inclusive to both students and staff and ensure the high
quality in our student and staff placements.
Page last updated 9/23/2011
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