The Department for Education has announced (15 April 2026) that the British Council is set to take on the role of the National Agency for Erasmus+. In December the UK and EU arrived at a political agreement that the UK would join the Erasmus+ scheme in 2027. That agreement has now been legally formalised under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Organisations and institutions can find out more and register for updates on Erasmus+ opportunities at the British Council Erasmus+ webpage.
In the meantime those wishing to work and study abroad can apply to the Turing Scheme which replaced the UK's participation in Erasmus+ following Brexit.
All the latest information about the UK’s post-Brexit global programme for work and study abroad can be found on the UK Government website.
See where your language skills could take you. The British Council English Language Assistant programme spans five continents, placing people in 13 countries around the world. Becoming a Language Assistant is an experience that will stay with you for life. As well as improving your language skills and exploring a community, you'll build your sense of independence and gain the satisfaction of firing young imaginations.
This education search platform uses artificial intelligence to help you find your ideal university and study programme based on your personality, academic achievements and career prospects.
This site provides information on scholarships, grants and awards to finance your studies in the EU.
There are a variety of options, whether you want to study in the UK or further afield in Europe.
If you're interested in working abroad this site has a range of suggestions to start your international career.
Project Trust is an educational charity specialising in overseas volunteering in 34 countries for school-leavers aged 17-19. From their base on the Hebridean Isle of Coll, they annually select 280-300 young people from across the UK and Europe for year-long voluntary teaching and social care projects. Please note volunteers are required to raise their own funds.
To find out more about volunteering with Project Trust and placements available, you can visit the Project Trust website via the link above or listen to staff and volunteers talk about the organisation and their experiences on our Project Trust pages.
UCAS includes European universities in the admissions process. The official Study in Europe website from the European Commission will help you make informed decisions about your studies in Europe. The site includes information about scholarships and funding, country profiles and accommodation costs plus details of European Higher Education Fairs.
The website provides a host of useful information about studying in France, entry requirements and general life as a student in France.
The largest information portal about studying in Germany for foreign students.
The DAAD website is another useful resource containing information about international programmes in Germany. There is also a database of scholarship opportunities of various kinds of DAAD funding for foreign students as well as funding offered by other selected organisations.
A range of information for students considering studying in Italy, including cost of living, tuition fees and student life.
The website contains useful information about tuition costs, living in Spain, health and medical treatment - everything for international students looking to study in Spain.
This portal provides a great source of information for anyone thinking about studying in Sweden, including information on visas and immigration, culture and customs and the cost of living.
The Study in Switzerland platform aims to provide all relevant information about conducting your studies in Switzerland. The site provides the most comprehensive information about Swiss universities and scholarships as well as up-to-date living costs.
Check out this range of international scholarships for UK students to study across the world (published May 2024). Whether you’re applying for an undergraduate degree, considering a master’s or keen to study a PhD, there’s likely to be a scholarship available to help you with funding.