Negotiations for UK to re-enter Erasmus+ in 2027 are "making good progress"; deal expected in January

Negotiations with the EU for the UK to rejoin the Erasmus+ programme in 2027 are "making progress", according to a government spokesperson.

"We have made good progress since the UK-EU reset summit, including starting negotiations in the last fortnight on a food and drink deal to slash red tape for businesses and bring down prices," they said.

During a UK-EU summit in May 2025, the country agreed to work towards association to Erasmus+, "ensuring it is on the right terms for the UK". If the talks are still ongoing, the British media The Guardian reports that a deal is expected in January.

"Throughout this process, we’re putting the national interest first, building a closer relationship that is good for jobs, bills and borders," the government spokesperson said.

The UK left the European student mobility programme in 2020 after Brexit was implemented, saying the cost of participation was too high. Upon entering new negotiations this year, the country mentioned a "clear mutual understanding that the UK will only associate on significantly improved financial terms".

If a new association to…