ERASMUS+ is the European Union's action programme in the field of education that contributes to the achievement of a key European Union objective, the development of a knowledge-based society, providing Europe's citizens with high quality education and opportunities to renew this knowledge throughout their life.

Its aim is to promote lifelong learning, encourage mobility and access to education for all, as well as support citizens to acquire recognized skills and competences. The program provides citizens with scholarships to study, teach, practice, or attend training in another country. The Erasmus action started in 1987 in the field of education.