ERASMUS-EDU-2025: calls for education sector

The ERASMUS-EDU-2025 calls are part of the Erasmus+ Programme, a European Union initiative that supports education, training, youth and sport in Europe. Its main goal is to improve skills and employability while fostering international cooperation between educational institutions, businesses and non-profit organisations.

Since its launch, Erasmus+ has enabled millions of people to study, train, gain work experience or volunteer abroad.

Who is ERASMUS-EDU-2025 for?

This programme is designed to benefit a wide range of stakeholders in the education sector:

• Higher education institutions
• Vocational education and training centres
• Primary and secondary schools
• Youth organisations
• NGOs
• Local and regional authorities
• Companies and sectoral associations

Its inclusive approach allows both individuals and organisations to benefit through skills development, internationalisation of institutions and the creation of cooperation networks.

Types of Initiatives Funded

This funding programme supports a wide variety of actions, including:

• Educational mobility for students, teachers and professionals
• Cooperation projects between educational institutions and the world of work
• Alliances for innovation and educational modernisation
• Capacity-building in associated countries
• Virtual projects for intercultural exchanges

The programme prioritises inclusion, environmental sustainability, digital transformation and democratic participation.

Open Calls

Below is a summary of the main calls currently open:

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-VIRT-EXCH-WB

Virtual Exchanges in the Western Balkans
Promotes intercultural dialogue and soft skills through online activities between EU and third-country youth.
Deadline: 29 April 2025

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-VIRT-EXCH-NE

Virtual Exchanges in Neighbourhood East
Fosters intercultural education and media literacy via digital platforms.
Deadline: 29 April 2025

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-VIRT-EXCH-SSA

Virtual Exchanges in Sub-Saharan Africa
Aims to strengthen digital skills, cooperation and European values.
Deadline: 29 April 2025

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-VIRT-EXCH-SMC

Virtual Exchanges in South Mediterranean Countries
Focused on youth and educators, emphasising inclusion, diversity and digital transformation.
Deadline: 29 April 2025

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PEX-COVE

Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE)
Supports networks of VET centres to foster skills ecosystems at regional and international levels.
Deadline: 11 June 2025

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-VET-VE

Enabling Environment for Vocational Excellence
Encourages support structures at national/regional level to scale up CoVE results.
Deadline: 27 May 2025

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-DIGITAL-DM

Digital Education and Data Use
Projects that promote data collection and analysis in primary, secondary and vocational education.
Deadline: 27 May 2025

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-DIGITAL-SC

Assessment of Digital Competences
Develops methodologies to assess digital skills at different education levels.
Deadline: 27 May 2025

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-ADULT-CG

Guidance for Adult Learning
Designs career guidance services that promote lifelong learning, especially in SMEs.
Deadline: 27 May 2025

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-DIGITAL-AI

Ethical Use of Generative AI in Education
Promotes responsible and pedagogically sound adoption of AI in education.
Deadline: 27 May 2025

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-ADULT-PS

Pact for Skills
Supports governance and cooperation structures to promote lifelong learning.
Deadline: 27 May 2025

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-SCHOOL-BS

Enhancing Basic Skills in Schools
Actions to improve literacy, numeracy and science skills in primary education.
Deadline: 27 May 2025

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-VET-QM

Joint VET Qualifications
Supports the development of joint qualifications and modules with work-based learning and mobility.
Deadline: 27 May 2025

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For more information, consult the Erasmus+ 2025 Programme Guide or visit the EU funding portal.