The British Academy has produced a briefing on Association to Erasmus: Challenges and Opportunities. It outlines the value of Erasmus and how the UK Government can associate to the next Erasmus programme (2021-2027). 

The British Academy said:

The Erasmus programme plays a critical role in research life in the UK by providing a recognised framework for the circulation of ideas and talent with other countries in Europe and elsewhere in the world. One in two UK-based students going abroad as part of their studies do so thanks to the Erasmus programme. 

The programme provides a wide range of opportunities and benefits to students, staff, higher education institutions and businesses by enhancing language skills, cultural awareness and employment opportunities as well as by supporting international partnerships and contributing to the UK economy.  

The programme provides a wide range of opportunities and benefits to students, staff, higher education institutions and businesses by enhancing language skills, cultural awareness and employment opportunities as well as by supporting international partnerships and contributing to the UK economy.  

In the briefing, we outline the ways that the UK can associate to the next Erasmus Programme as well as the terms and conditions this might entail. These conditions include committing to a financial contribution to the Erasmus programme, engaging in constructive discussions on participation in EU programmes, guaranteeing that students, researchers, trainees and volunteers can come to the UK for the entirety of their Erasmus planned mobility, rethinking how to engage with relevant stakeholders through the life of the programme as well sharpening and expanding its presence in Brussels.