Participate in ErasmusDays 2026 for Scholarships, Exchanges and International Opportunities
Students from 59+ countries often spend months searching for scholarships, exchange programs, internships, and international opportunities. Yet many overlook one of the biggest annual gatherings where thousands of institutions, former participants, and education organizations come together to showcase exactly those opportunities.
That gathering is now returning for its milestone edition.
Registration has officially opened for ErasmusDays 2026, with organizers inviting universities, schools, NGOs, youth groups, researchers, employers, and students from around the world to participate in the 10th edition of the international Erasmus+ celebration taking place from 12–17 October 2026.
The event has evolved into one of Europe’s largest public showcases of international education and mobility opportunities, attracting thousands of activities across dozens of countries every year.
Why ErasmusDays 2026 Deserves Attention?
For many prospective applicants, Erasmus+ is known primarily as a student exchange program. In reality, the initiative supports a much broader ecosystem that includes academic mobility, internships, youth projects, staff exchanges, research collaboration, vocational training, and international partnerships.
ErasmusDays serves as a global window into that ecosystem.
Throughout the six-day event, participants can attend information sessions, networking activities, webinars, workshops, exhibitions, cultural events, and discussions designed to highlight the opportunities and real-world impact generated through Erasmus+ projects.
For students considering studying abroad, it provides direct access to institutions and individuals who have already benefited from Erasmus+ funding and mobility schemes.
A Landmark 10th Edition
The 2026 celebration marks the tenth anniversary of ErasmusDays. Organizers have announced the theme:
“Learning and Growing: Skills for Tomorrow”
The theme aligns closely with the European Union’s Union of Skills strategy and reflects growing demand for future-oriented competencies in areas such as:
- Digital transformation
- Green and sustainability skills
- Innovation and entrepreneurship
- Global citizenship
- Intercultural communication
- Employability and lifelong learning
The focus is expected to resonate strongly with students and young professionals preparing for increasingly international careers.
Who Can Participate?
Participation is open worldwide and is not restricted to current Erasmus+ beneficiaries. Eligible participants include:
- Undergraduate students
- Master’s students
- PhD candidates
- Researchers
- Academic staff
- Erasmus+ alumni
- Schools and colleges
- Universities
- Vocational education providers
- Youth organizations
- NGOs
- Public institutions
- Employers and industry partners
Organizations can host activities either physically, online, or in hybrid formats.
What Kind of Events Can Be Organized?
Registered participants may organize a wide variety of activities, including:
- Erasmus+ information sessions
- International education fairs
- Scholarship awareness events
- Study abroad workshops
- Career and employability seminars
- Cultural exchange activities
- Language-learning events
- Alumni networking sessions
- Research showcases
- International partnership meetings
- Webinars and livestreams
The flexibility of the format allows institutions of all sizes to participate.
The Scale Behind ErasmusDays
The most recent ErasmusDays edition demonstrated the growing global reach of the initiative.
According to organizers, the event generated more than 10,324 registered activities across 59 countries, making it one of the largest annual celebrations of educational mobility and international cooperation.
With the 10th anniversary edition approaching, participation figures are expected to rise even further.
Why Students Should Not Ignore This Event?
Unlike traditional scholarship announcements that focus on a single program or institution, ErasmusDays brings together hundreds of opportunity providers in one place. Attending an ErasmusDays event can help students:
- Discover Erasmus+ funded mobility opportunities
- Learn about exchange programs and joint degrees
- Connect with international universities
- Explore internships and training placements
- Hear first-hand experiences from former participants
- Build international academic and professional networks
For applicants planning studies in Europe, it may be one of the most efficient ways to identify future opportunities and understand how international mobility programs actually work.
How to Join ErasmusDays 2026?
Individuals can participate by attending registered events during the celebration week, while universities, organizations, schools, and project coordinators can create and register their own activities through the official ErasmusDays platform.
Early registration is encouraged as organizers expect significant participation due to the event’s tenth-anniversary status.
Application Timeline
The registration process for ErasmusDays 2026 is currently open worldwide. Registered activities will be showcased as part of the official ErasmusDays celebrations taking place from 12 October 2026 to 17 October 2026 across Europe and partner countries around the world.