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Erasmus Exchange Programmes

History of the Erasmus Programme

The Erasmus programme is named after a Dutch humanist and theologian, Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466 - 1536) and is the European Commission's programme for Higher Education and HE/FE students, teachers and institutions. It was introduced in 1987 with the aim of increasing student mobility within the European Community, subsequently including the European Economic Area countries and the Candidate Country of Turkey.

How you can get involved

With Erasmus, UCB students can study for 3-12 months in a partner institution and students from those institutions can do the same here at UCB.

Alternatively, UCB students can undertake an International exchange programme with a partner institution in Australia, China, Thailand and the USA.

You can find a full list of our partner institutions here.

Valentine Basile is the Erasmus and International Exchange Co-ordinator at UCB

She can be contacted on:

Email: v.basile@ucb.ac.uk

Tel. 0121 604 1000 ext. 2646

Why take part - Top 10 reasons

  • Stand out in the job market – a great addition to your CV
  • Return more motivated, independent and confident
  • Get a grant and have your tuition fees waived (if you go for the full academic year)
  • It counts towards your degree –it’s not a gap year
  • Learn a range of life-skills not taught in the lecture theatre
  • Access a wider range of subject areas than in the UK
  • Improve your language skills
  • Gain an international network of friends and meet your lifelong partner!
  • Discover a different culture, gain an international perspective and travel
  • It’s really good fun!

Find out why the British Council think you should be involved.

Information for participating Erasmus students

Coming to UCB on an Erasmus exchange? You can find information here

A UCB student going on an Erasmus exchange? You can find information here