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January 28, 2025 | January 27, 2026 | January 26, 2027

No direct funding; accreditation is required to access Erasmus+ mobility and cooperation funding.

Accredits eligible higher education institutions to participate in Erasmus+ mobility, exchanges, and cooperation projects.

The Charter is a prerequisite for HEIs to access any Erasmus+ funding and activities.

--- ## Description The Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) is an accreditation process under the Erasmus+ Programme, managed by the European Commission. It is mandatory for all recognised higher education institutions (HEIs) in eligible countries that wish to participate in Erasmus+ activities, including student and staff mobility, and international cooperation projects. The ECHE certifies that institutions meet Erasmus+ quality standards and principles, enabling them to apply for and manage Erasmus+ funding and partnerships. --- ## Due Dates - January 28, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time) - January 27, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time) - January 26, 2027 (17:00 Brussels time) Results are typically published in July following each deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - The ECHE does not provide direct funding. - Accreditation is a prerequisite for HEIs to access Erasmus+ programme funding for mobility and cooperation projects. - Once accredited, institutions can apply for various Erasmus+ actions and associated funding streams. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants must: - Be a recognised higher education institution (HEI), public or private. - Be established in one of the eligible Erasmus+ Programme countries: - EU Member States (including their overseas countries and territories) - Non-EU countries: EEA countries and those associated with the Erasmus+ Programme ([see list of associated countries](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/guidance/list-3rd-country-participation_erasmus_en.pdf)), or countries with pending association agreements that become effective before grant signature. - Western Balkans third countries not associated to Erasmus+: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Montenegro. Consortia are not eligible; only individual HEIs may apply. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-EDU-2022-ECHE-CERT-FP?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=17&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Applicants must complete all sections of the application form (Part B). - Institutions should provide their existing Erasmus code and PIC (Participant Identification Code). OIDs are not accepted. - Only Part B of the application needs to be uploaded; no additional annexes are required. - The application can be completed in any of the 24 EU official languages, but the Erasmus Policy Statement (EPS) must be translated into English, French, or German. - No signature from the legal representative is required; submission constitutes acceptance of ECHE principles. - Results are communicated by email to the contacts listed in the application. --- ## Additional Information - The ECHE is valid for the entire duration of the current Erasmus+ programme period (2021–2027). - Institutions awarded the ECHE in 2020 or later do not need to reapply until the end of the current programme. - Accreditation enables access to all Erasmus+ funding calls for mobility and cooperation. - For frequently asked questions, consult the [ECHE Call FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq). --- ## External Links - [Erasmus Charter for Higher Education Call Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-EDU-2022-ECHE-CERT-FP?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=17&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call Document (eligibility, evaluation, requirements)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/wp-call/2022/call-fiche_erasmus-edu-2022-eche-cert_en.pdf) - [Standard Proposal Template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/af_erasmus-eche-certificate_en.pdf) - [List of Institutions Holding ECHE 2021–2027](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/document/higher-education-institutions-holding-an-eche-2021-2027) - [Associated Countries List](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/guidance/list-3rd-country-participation_erasmus_en.pdf) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) - [Online Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-EDU-2022-ECHE-CERT-FP) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | Call-specific queries | EACEA-ECHE@ec.europa.eu | | General info/support | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | IT helpdesk | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](http://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone (Commission) | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Erasmus Charter for Higher Education

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