In this article, we explain why the course data API remained at draft stage and why this will change soon.
EWP
What is Erasmus Without Paper
Managing Erasmus+ mobilities can often be a cumbersome, complex and costly process. The Erasmus Without Paper initiative uses the latest digital technology to manage mobilities more efficiently.
EWP processes
With the findings from the Interoperability Reinforcement Plan available to us, the EWP+ consortium continues to look ahead.
Digital factsheets
The Digital Institutional Factsheet within the Erasmus+ programme provides a central, structured source of key institutional information to support student mobility.
Introducing EWP Conformance Testing – a major milestone, powered by DG DIGIT
We are very pleased to announce that EWP is equipping itself with conformance testing capabilities, which amounts to the most significant upgrade of its quality control processes since 2021.
European Student Card Initiative at EAIE 2025: Highlights from Gothenburg
The European Student Card Initiative (ESCI) was prominently featured at the EAIE Conference in September, where more than 7,300 higher education professionals gathered to discuss developments in international education. Throughout the event, ESCI representatives presented ongoing work and upcoming priorities for digital student mobility.
Reflections from the EAIE: The EWP Dashboard Community at the Heart of the Conversation
At the EAIE conference, the EWP Dashboard stand became more than a booth — it turned into a meeting point for the community.
Digital Nominations: A Milestone for Erasmus+ Digitalisation
The rollout of digital nominations through Erasmus Without Paper (EWP) marks a major step in unifying Erasmus+ mobility processes. For the first time, institutions can use a standardised workflow for nominating students based on Inter‑institutional Agreements.
Note to EWP users regarding Mobility Online and inter-institutional agreements
The EWP Consortium informs all EWP users that, until further notice, they are advised against any and all actions pertaining to the reapproval of previously finalized inter-institutional agreements with MobilityOnline users.
Digital identity for institutions: the SCHAC code
In the Erasmus Without Paper ecosystem, effective digital collaboration between higher education institutions requires precise and stable mechanisms for uniquely identifying each participating organisation.
Report when your partner is not exchanging
Today exchanging digital learning agreements is the norm. Institutions/faculties not yet engaged in the digital ecosystem (either not being connected or not exchanging) can complicate the experience for those actively exchanging. Therefore, institutions are encouraged to proactively report any connectivity issues they encounter.
Celebrating the milestones achieved and championing the next digital Erasmus+ steps
The 2025 EWP Convention in Warsaw marked a key milestone in Erasmus+ digitalisation—celebrating progress, sharing insights, and shaping what comes next.
ESCI Champions 2025–2027 Announced
The 2025–2027 round of ESCI Champions received the highest number of applications so far, reflecting the strong commitment of higher education institutions to improving digital student mobility. ESCI Champions are institutions and organisations that have advanced the implementation of key components of the European Student Card Initiative, helping streamline and simplify Erasmus+ administrative processes.Â
Insights from ESCI events in Belgium and Greece Shape the Future of Erasmus+ Digitalisation
Recent ESCI events in Belgium and Greece highlighted how essential the higher education community is in shaping the future of Erasmus+ digitalisation. The April and May national ESCI Days and consultation meetings brought together practitioners to exchange experiences, discuss challenges, and reflect on progress in digital mobility. Insights gathered during these sessions will feed directly into ongoing developments across the Erasmus+ digital ecosystem.
New Acceptable Use Policy to Facilitate Interoperability
A new Acceptable Use Policy is being introduced to strengthen the reliability and security of data exchanges within Erasmus Without Paper (EWP). While most transactions run smoothly, occasional interoperability issues can disrupt the experience for students and staff, especially for time‑sensitive Digital Learning Agreements.