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The Commission launched the new Erasmus application marking a new milestone in the digitalisation of the Erasmus programme. The new application available in all EU languages will provide a digital European Student Card to each student valid all across the European Union. The future is digital and this renewed app will make sure students are going even more paperless.Vice-President for Promoting European Way of Life Margaritis Schinas said I am glad that the interface of our flagship programme for young people Erasmus is becoming more like them. More digital more mobile and more community-oriented. The new app and its embedded Student Card are emblematic of the European Education Area we stand for.Commissioner for Innovation Research Culture Education and Youth Mariya Gabriel said Paper officially belongs to the past. This new Erasmus app will be a one-stop shop for mobile Erasmus students. Having all the information at your fingertips means less stress less time spent on administrative requirements and more flexibility. The European Student Card available through the app is an important step towards a true European Education Area. One where each student feels included and can get access to the same services and same recognition of their educational background.Thanks to the new app which works on Android and iOS systems students will be able toBrowse and select their destination among their universitys partnersSign their online learning agreementDiscover events and useful tips about their destination and get in touch with other students andObtain their European Student Card to get access to services museums cultural activities and special deals in their host university and country.Over 4000 universities are currently involved in the Erasmus Without Paper Network which enables them to securely exchange data and more easily identify learning agreements. This digital cooperation allows the rollout and wide recognition of the European Student Card.In line with the Digital Education Action Plan the new Erasmus programme for the period 2021-2027 supports the development of digital skills and contributes to the digital transition of European education systems. With an increased budget of over 28 billion for the 7-year period Erasmus will also support the resilience of education and training systems in the face of the pandemic.
