Erasmus+ is the European Union’s funding programme for Education, Training, Youth, and Sport. First launched in 1987, the current programme (2021-2027) provides approximately €9 billion funding for collaborative projects, as well as €20 billion for individual mobility grants for teachers and learners.
Why participate in an Erasmus+ project at DCU?
Participation in an Erasmus+ project helps build international networks. You will gain valuable experience in international collaboration and develop excellence in your field.
At DCU we excel at Erasmus+, developing excellence, creativity, and innovation in education and training. We collaborate with national, European, and international partners in a wide range of funded activities and projects.
We especially welcome cooperation with primary, secondary and third-level teachers, along with educational administrators and national associations / government bodies.
DCU’s Institute of Education is Ireland’s leading education training college, and thus DCU has superior expertise in training and continuous professional development for participants from the education industry. For details about DCU IOE see: https://www.dcu.ie/instituteofeducation
Programmes for Individual Applicants
Individual applicants can join our International English Language development programme at DCU.
Typically, Erasmus+ funding will cover a 1-week or 2-week programme duration, so
participants can join a one- or two-week block of classes on a Monday to Friday cycle.
- Classes have a key focus on communication development skills and are interactive and lively.
- The timetable is typically Mondays to Fridays from 09.00-13.00hrs, with optional Field Trips in the afternoons and at weekends.
- Participants will benefit from a diverse mix of nationalities in classes, as well as leading tutors and academic curriculum.
Erasmus+ participants can join courses throughout the year.
Accommodation and Other Support Services
If you require, we can arrange DCU Host Family accommodation or DCU Residence
accommodation for your programme. Host Family accommodation is available
throughout the year, while residence accommodation is available in period May to
August only.
Travel from Dublin Airport to DCU / DCU Host Family is by taxi or bus route 19. Alternatively, we can arrange an airport transfer for you / your group for an additional fee. DCU also offers a range of other support services, including a 24-hour assistance telephone number, which is available to registered participants on our programmes.
Assistance with Erasmus+ Documentation
We are experienced with Erasmus+ documentation requirements and confirm that
we will complete your paperwork to avail of Erasmus+ / Europass funding.
If you have any questions about our Erasmus+ Programmes, please contact us.
Make an Enquiry / Request a Proposal
For further information, or to receive a proposal, please complete an enquiry form. We will reply to your enquiry within one business day, or less.