French students will once again be able to use the Erasmus+ programme to study, intern or train in the United Kingdom from 1st January 2027, following a political agreement between the European Union and London concluded on 17th December 2025.

The UK had been excluded from Erasmus+ since 2021 as a consequence of Brexit, ending what had been one of the programme’s most popular student destinations for French participants. The return was negotiated as part of a broader rapprochement between the EU and the UK government.

The full terms of the reintegration — including which types of exchanges will be available, funding conditions and the implementation timetable — will be confirmed in forthcoming association agreements with EU member states.

What French students need to know

Erasmus+ is open to pupils, students, apprentices, teachers, trainers, job seekers and adult learners enrolled in a participating institution, whether a school, university, CFA apprenticeship centre, association or NGO. Scholarships are available, with amounts varying by activity type and destination, and may include a contribution towards travel costs. Students already in receipt of a scholarship may also be eligible for International Mobility Assistance.

Those interested in planning a UK placement from 2027 are advised to contact their institution’s international relations department for details as they become available.

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