Erasmus+
Erasmus+ is the EU programme for education, training, youth and sport. Here are the basics, so you know what you can do and what to ask.
Non-formal learning and participation: young people and youth workers meet across borders.
Groups of young people from different countries meet and work on a shared topic, such as climate, culture or digital skills.
Training courses and seminars that strengthen the people who lead and support young people.
Initiatives for civic participation and democratic dialogue.
Organisations share practice, build capacity and develop approaches that benefit young people.
Flexible projects for grassroots organisations that want to build capacity and international links.
Larger projects that develop toolkits, research and recommendations.
Youth exchanges are for young people aged 13 to 30. Group leaders must be at least 18. An activity may set narrower criteria.
A youth exchange lasts 5 to 21 days, excluding travel. Youth-worker mobility lasts 2 to 60 days.
You take part through an organisation, and organisations apply to a National Agency. In Sweden that is MUCF for youth and sport.
An approved project can contribute to travel, accommodation, meals and activities. What is covered, and whether a participant contribution applies, depends on the project. Confirm with the organiser before you book anything.
Read about the format, who it is for and what taking part involves.
Tell us or a partner organisation that you want to know more. Interest does not guarantee a place or funding.
Wait until the organiser confirms your place, budget, insurance and safeguarding before booking travel.
No. Youth exchanges are open to young people aged 13 to 30 who live in the countries of the sending and receiving organisations, whether or not you study.
An approved project can contribute to travel, accommodation, meals and activities. Terms differ between projects, so ask the organiser before booking.
You do not apply to the EU yourself. You express interest to an organisation, such as us, that has or applies for a project.
Under-18s travel with a group leader who is at least 18. Ask the organiser about their safeguarding, accessibility and parental consent arrangements before you decide.
Youthpass is the EU's tool for recognising what you learned in an Erasmus+ youth project. Participants can receive a Youthpass certificate.
Programme facts checked 2 November 2026 against the EU Programme Guide. The current Programme Guide and each published call always take precedence.
Svenska Youth League is a non-profit association, not an EU institution or a National Agency.
