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The European Commission is the responsible body that ensures the implementation of the Erasmus+ programme. It manages the program budget and develops its priorities, goals and criteria. In addition, the European Commission directs and monitors the overall implementation, further development and evaluation of the programme. The European Commission is also responsible for the supervision and coordination of the structures responsible for the implementation of the program at the national level of different countries.

Mandated by the European Commission, the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) is responsible for the support and implementation of the Erasmus+ program across Europe. EACEA performs the direct management of the Erasmus+ programme. The executive agency is responsible for managing the full life cycle of grant projects, from program promotion, through the evaluation of grant applications and project monitoring, to the dissemination of project and program results.

Erasmus+ National Offices, to support the work of EACEA, operate in third countries that are not associated with the program, including Georgia. Erasmus+ National Offices provide information on the activities of the Erasmus+ programs open to the participation of a country, including higher education, vocational education, youth and sports. 

The Erasmus+ National Office provides counseling and support to potential applicants. The office also coordinates the Higher Education Reform Local Team of Experts (HEREs), providing support for policy dialogue through communication with local authorities and EU delegations.

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Who implements the Erasmus+ program in Georgia and what does the national office do?

The European Commission is the responsible body that ensures the implementation of the Erasmus+ Program. It manages the program budget and develops its priorities, goals and criteria. In addition, the European Commission directs and monitors the overall implementation, further development and evaluation of the Program. The European Commission is also responsible for the supervision and coordination of the structures responsible for the implementation of the program at the national level of different countries.

Mandated by the European Commission, the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) is responsible for the support and implementation of the Erasmus+ program across Europe. EACEA carries out the direct management of the Erasmus+ Programme. The executive agency is responsible for managing the full life cycle of grant projects, from Program promotion, through evaluation of grant applications and project monitoring, to dissemination of project and program results.

Erasmus+ national offices, to support the work of EACEA, operate in third countries that are not associated with the Program, including Georgia. Erasmus+ National Offices provide information on the activities of the Erasmus+ Program that are open for the country, including higher education, vocational education, youth, and sport.

The Erasmus+ National Office provides consultations and support to potential applicants. The office also coordinates the Local Teams of Higher Education Reform Experts (HEREs), providing support for policy dialogue through communication with local authorities and EU delegations.