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Erasmus

Erasmus (the European Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students) was introduced in 1987 with the aim of increasing student mobility across Europe.  The scheme is administered through the British Council.

Erasmus has developed beyond just being an educational programme.  It gives many European University students the chance of living for the first time in a foreign country, and it has reached the status of a social and cultural phenomenon.  Well over 1.5 million students have so far benefited from Erasmus grants, and the European Commission hopes to reach a total of 3 million by 2012.

Placements can be undertaken at a wide variety of institutions right across Europe in many differing subjects.  Students interested in participating in an Erasmus exchange abroad can find out more about what’s involved and whether you are eligible at the Erasmus Website. The site also details the stories and experiences of former students who have benefited from the scheme.  Beware their enthusiasm is infectious!

For further information and an application form contact your Faculty Erasmus Co-ordinator:

• Birmingham Institute of Art and Design
  Peter Grego

• Birmingham City Business School
  Sandra Peeris

• Faculty of Education, Law and Social Science
  David Hartley

• Faculty of Health
  Louise Toner

• Faculty of Performance, Media and English
  Mark Addis - English
  Peter Wilby – Media
  
• Faculty of Technology Innovation and Development Simon Handley
  

Alternatively you can contact the Academic Registry on 0121 331 5724 for further information.