What is the Erasmus Program?
It is a program developed by the European Union to encourage the development of multidimensional cooperation between universities in Europe and other universities. With the Erasmus Program, universities can implement the projects they develop among themselves, exchange students and academics, and provide unconditional financial aid. The name Erasmus comes from the Dutch academic and scientist Erasmus (1469 – 1536), one of the most important figures of Humanism.
Student and Academic Exchange Program in Education
The Erasmus program sends thousands of students and academics abroad every year for educational and learning purposes between universities in European Union countries and candidate countries, enabling them to take part in joint projects, while also providing support in areas such as curriculum development research projects.
Many teaching staff and student exchanges take place within the scope of Erasmus. Projects related to the educational curricula of universities are prepared, and applications are made in light of the data obtained from the projects. Scientific platforms for academic studies carried out in faculties and departments of universities, language courses, and the Credit Transfer System are among the activities supported by the Erasmus program.
The quality of education is increased with the Erasmus program, and it aims to raise individuals who are tolerant towards different cultures and respectful of their ways of life.
