The Erasmus+ Programme is the European Union’s flagship programme supporting education, training, youth, and sport in Europe and beyond. With a budget of €26.2 billion for 2021–2027—almost double that of 2014–2020—it reflects the EU’s strong commitment to international cooperation. The Western Balkans, including Kosovo, are a priority region, with €374 million allocated for the region during this period.

 

The Kosovo Erasmus+ Office (KEO) serves as the focal point for Erasmus+ in Higher Education, Vocational Education and Training (VET), Youth, and Sport. Its mandate covers the promotion, support, and dissemination of all Erasmus+ actions open to Kosovo. In addition, KEO conducts annual analysis of country-level data provided by the European Commission to assess institutional performance, mobility trends, and project partnerships.

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The gathering of Kosovo Statistics in Erasmus+ programme aims to measure Kosovo’s progress in relation to available Erasmus+ opportunities, identify strengths and weaknesses of higher education institutions, and guide strategic planning. By analysing trends and cross-referencing data with stakeholder consultations, KEO ensures evidence-based planning and targeted support measures. We also share the statistics with internal and external stakeholders to foster cooperation and address identified gaps.

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Collecting and analysing annual Erasmus+ data serves several key purposes: evaluating impact, improving quality, informing policy development, ensuring efficient resource allocation, promoting transparency and accountability, and supporting advocacy efforts. Overall, systematic data analysis strengthens decision-making and contributes to the long-term effectiveness and sustainability of Erasmus+ in Kosovo.

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Check the documents below for the official statistics for each Erasmus action: