The UK will continue to take part in the ERASMUS student exchange programme until at least the end of 2020, Prime Minister Theresa May has said.
May praised Erasmus+ and confirmed the UK would still be involved after Brexit in March 2019.
Speaking during a discussion on education and culture at the summit in Brussels, May said: “I welcome the opportunity to provide clarity to young people and the education sector and reaffirm our commitment to the deep and special relationship we want to build with the EU.”
Whether it is involved long term is among the issues likely to be discussed during the next stage of negotiations.
A formal approval on a recommendation that “sufficient progress” has been made in Brexit negotiations so far to move on to the next stage is expected.
May agreed a draft deal with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker last week which would mean the UK would continue its funding of EU projects, including Erasmus, until the end of this EU budget period in 2020.
Erasmus+ sees students study in another European country for between three and 12 months as part of their degree.
