The core objective of this call is to accredit Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) so they can participate in Erasmus+ Programme activities, such as learning mobility and cooperation projects.
Target recipients are Higher Education Institutions (public or private).
Organization size is not specified.
This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, exclusively for the Education sector.
Geographic scope includes Erasmus+ Programme Countries (EU Member States, EEA countries, associated countries like Turkey, North Macedonia, Serbia), countries in negotiations for association (specifically Switzerland, with conditional validity), and Western Balkans third countries not associated (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro).
Key filtering criteria include being a recognized HEI and being established in one of the eligible countries.
This is a recurring grant opportunity with multiple annual cut-off dates, part of the broader Erasmus+ Programme.
Financial Structure
FINANCIAL STRUCTURE
This call is for an 'accreditation' (Erasmus Charter for Higher Education), not a financial grant.
There is no direct funding amount associated with this call for applicants.
Therefore, there are no budget ranges, eligible/ineligible costs, matching fund requirements, co-financing requirements, payment schedules, or financial reporting requirements for this specific application.
There are also no audit requirements, financial sustainability expectations, cost-sharing structures, indirect cost policies, budget flexibility parameters, or financial guarantees required.
Eligibility Requirements
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Organization Type
Eligible applicants must be a 'higher education institution' (HEI), which can be public or private.
The institution must offer recognized degrees or other tertiary level qualifications.
It must be recognized as an HEI by the national authority of its country.
EACEA will verify this recognition with national authorities after the call closure.
Geographic Location
Must be established in one of the following eligible countries:
Erasmus+ Programme Countries:
All EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden), including overseas countries and territories (OCTs).
Countries associated to the Erasmus+ Programme: North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey.
Countries in ongoing negotiations for an association agreement: Specifically Switzerland (note: ECHE validity is conditional upon and commences only if Switzerland officially becomes an associated country).
Western Balkans third countries not associated to the Erasmus+ Programme: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro.
Registration Requirements
All applicants must register in the Participant Register and obtain a 'Participant Identification Code' (PIC).
The PIC must be obtained before the application deadline.
Organizational data linked to the PIC (e.g., address, legal information) must be up-to-date.
'Organization IDs' (OIDs) cannot be used for this application.
Application Process
APPLICATION PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Application Deadlines and Submission
This call operates on a 'multiple cut-off' basis, with annual deadlines.
The latest stated application deadline is 2026-01-27 17:00 (Brussels Time).
Required Documentation and Materials
Applicants must use the 'Standard proposal template'.
The application template should be downloaded from the submission service.
All parts of the 'APPLICATION FORM PART B' must be filled in completely.
Application Procedure and Steps
Applications must be submitted through the designated online submission service.
Applicants must ensure their 'Participant Identification Code' (PIC) data is up-to-date.
Support and Contact
For questions regarding the call, applicants can contact: [email protected].
Project Implementation and Reporting
As this is an accreditation, there are no specific project implementation timelines or reporting obligations for the ECHE itself.
The ECHE enables participation in Erasmus+ activities, which have their own implementation and reporting rules.
Evaluation Criteria
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The specific evaluation criteria, scoring system, thresholds, and detailed process are stated to be in the main 'Call document'.
Based on the provided information, applications are evaluated against 'admissibility', 'eligibility', and 'award criteria'.
No specific details on the content of these criteria (e.g., innovation, impact, quality thresholds) are provided in the current document.
Compliance & Special Requirements
COMPLIANCE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Regulatory Compliance
References to the EU Financial Regulation have been updated to 'Regulation (EU) 2024/2509 (“recast”)'. While this grant is for accreditation, general EU financial regulations apply to the overall program.
Unique Aspects
The 'Erasmus Charter for Higher Education' (ECHE) is an accreditation that allows Higher Education Institutions to participate in the Erasmus+ Programme.
The validity of the ECHE for institutions established in countries currently negotiating association agreements (like Switzerland) is strictly conditional on and will only commence once that country officially becomes a 'third country associated to the Programme'.
Contextual Considerations
This call focuses on operational capacity for participation in Erasmus+ activities, meaning applicants should demonstrate their ability to manage international mobility and cooperation projects.
Unlike previous years, there is no 'light procedure'; all parts of the application form must be completed.
Grant Details
accreditation
carta erasmus
certification
charte
eche
erasmus charter
higher education
international cooperation
mobility
education
Erasmus Charter for Higher Education
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Erasmus Charter for Higher Education
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LI
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EDUCATION
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Jan. 27, 2026, 4 p.m.
February - July (estimated, based on annual cycle)
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