The new Erasmus+ 2026 deadlines have been announced!
Whether you’re applying for student mobility, youth exchanges, or strategic partnerships, this blog covers all key dates to submit your 2026 Erasmus+ project on time.
Table of content
1. Erasmus+ Youth Deadlines – Youth Mobilities and Youth Projects
2. Erasmus+ School Deadlines – Teacher Training, Student Mobilities and School Projects
3. Erasmus+ VET Deadlines – Mobilities, Apprentices and Strategic Partnerships
4. Erasmus+ Adult Deadlines – Training and Mobilities for Adult Learners and Educators
5. Which Key Action Is For You?
6. Other Actions
Erasmus+ Youth Deadlines – Youth Mobilities and Youth Projects
In the youth field, the Erasmus+ Programme offers opportunities to implement local projects and international mobilites targeting young people (aged 13-30), youth workers, staff and members of organisations active in the youth field.
12th February 2026 at 12 pm CET (Midday Brussel Time) – KA1 Youth Mobilities:
- KA151 – Mobilities for accredited organisations
- KA152 – Youth Exchanges (Mobility Projects for Young People)
- KA153 – Mobility Projects for Youth Workers
- KA154 – Youth Participation Activities
- KA155 – DiscoverEU
5th March 2026 at 12 pm CET (Midday Brussel Time) – KA2 Youth Project Partnerships:
- KA210 Youth Small Scale Partnerships
- KA220 Youth Cooperation Partnerships
If you’re not familiar with Erasmus+, understanding which Key Action is for you can be time-consuming. Email us to find out more, receive guidance and start collaborating with us. At HESL, managing and implementing youth projects with local and international partners is at the core of our mission.
Erasmus+ School Deadlines – Teacher Training, Student Mobilities and School Projects
Projects under the Erasmus+ School Field supports profesional development for school leaders, school teachers and school staff, as well as mobilities for pupils in pre-primary, primary and secondary education. This year, the new initiative “European Partnerships in School Development” has been added, offering more opportunities for schools to improve the quality of teaching and learning through cross-border collaboration.
KA1 School Mobilities – Deadline: 19th February 2026 at 12 pm CET (Midday Brussel Time)
- KA121-SCH – Mobilities for accredited schools
- KA122-SCH – Short-term Projects for Mobility of Pupils and Staff in School Education
KA2 School Project Partnerships – Deadline: 5th March 2026 at 12 pm CET (Midday Brussel Time)
- KA210 School Small Scale Partnerships
- KA220 School Cooperation Partnerships
KA2 European Partnerships in School Development (NEW!) – Deadline: 9th April 2026 at 12 pm CET (Midday Brussel Time)
At HESL, we collaborate with local and international schools to organise students’ mobilities and teacher training under KA1, as well as to create and implement valuable school projects under KA2. Reach out to us before the deadline if you are looking for a partner in Ireland.
Erasmus+ VET Deadlines – Mobilities, Apprentices and Strategic Partnerships
VET institutions can apply for projects targeting VET apprentices and students, as well as professionals, trainers and staff of VET organisations and enterprises.
KA1 VET Mobilities – Deadline: 19th February 2026 at 12 pm CET (Midday Brussel Time)
- KA121-VET – Mobilities for accredited VET institutions
- KA122-VET – Short-term Projects for Mobility of Learners and Staff in VET
KA2 VET Project Partnerships – Deadline: 5th March 2026 at 12 pm CET (Midday Brussel Time)
- KA210 VET Small Scale Partnerships
- KA220 VET Cooperation Partnerships
Thanks to our 17-year experience in the field and our consolidated network of employers in and outside Europe, we provide full support and tailored mobilities, including internships for VET students in Ireland and abroad. Contact us if you are looking for a meaningful experience to your students for 2026.
Erasmus+ Adult Deadlines – Training and Mobilities for Adult Learners and Educators
The Erasmus+ Programme support initiatives for the upskilling of trainers, staff and learners in non-vocational adult education.
KA1 Adult Mobilities – Deadline: 19th February 2026 at 12 pm CET (Midday Brussel Time)
- KA121-ADU- Mobilities for accredited adult education institutions
- KA122-ADU- Short-term Projects for Mobility of Learners and Staff in Adult education
KA2 Adult Project Partnerships – Deadline: 5th March 2026 at 12 pm CET (Midday Brussel Time)
- KA210 ADU Small Scale Partnerships
- KA220 ADU Cooperation Partnerships
Erasmus+ Higher Education Deadlines
The deadline for higher education are the following:
KA1 Higher Education Mobilities – Deadline: 19th February 2026 at 12 pm CET (Midday Brussel Time)
- KA131 – Mobility of higher education students and staff supported by internal policy funds
- KA171 – Mobility of higher education students and staff supported by external policy funds
KA2 Higher Education Project Partnerships – Deadline: 5th March 2026 at 12 pm CET (Midday Brussel Time)
- KA220 HED Cooperation Partnerships
Erasmus+ Accredition Deadlines
Erasmus accreditation is a tool for organisations in the youth field, school, VET and adult education to gain simplified access to Key Action 1 funding opportunities.
The deadline for Erasmus+ accreditation for all four fields is the 29th September 2026 at 12 pm CET (Midday Brussel Time).
Which Key Action Is For You?
Key Action 1: Learning mobility of individuals
Learning mobility opportunities aim to encourage the mobility of students, staff, trainees, apprentices, youth workers and young people.
The role of the organisations in this process is to organise these opportunities for individuals. The benefits for the organisations include an increased capacity to operate at an international level, improved management skills, access to more funding opportunities and projects, increased ability to prepare, manage, and follow-up projects, a more attractive portfolio of opportunities for students and staff at participating organisations, the opportunity to develop innovative projects with partners from around the world.
Find out more about Key Action 1: Learning mobility of individuals
Key Action 2: Cooperation among organisations and institutions
The cooperation among organisations and institutions is expected to result in the development, transfer and/or implementation of innovative practices at organisational, local, regional, national or European levels.
Find out more about Key Action 2: Cooperation among organisations and institutions
Key Action 3: Support for policy reform
Opportunities under this Key Action contribute to supporting the overall EU policy agenda, the Education and Training 2020 cooperation framework, and the Youth Strategy.
Organisations will contribute to improving the quality of education, training, and youth systems in Europe, as well as promoting transnational learning and cooperation between authorities. They will also contribute to developing the basis for evidence based policy-making, as well as supporting networks and tools for policy implementation.
Organisations will also contribute to improving the involvement of young people in democratic life and their engagement with politicians.
Find out more about Key Action 3: Support for policy reform
Other Actions
Jean Monnet
Opportunities for teaching, research, and policy debate on the EU and its policies.
Find out more about Jean Monnet Actions
Sport
Designed to develop and implement joint activities to promote sport and physical activity, identify and implement innovative activities in the field of sport, and manage not-for-profit events to increase participation in sport.
Find out more about Sport
European Solidarity Corps
Opportunities for young people (aged 18-35) to volunteer or run their own solidarity projects that benefit communities across Europe and beyond.
Find out more about European Solidarity Corps