The latest Erasmus+ App update introduces several new features designed to better support mobile students and help institutions promote the tool more effectively. As the central platform for Erasmus+ information, the App guides students through each stage of their mobility and provides access to local events, offers, and student‑generated tips.
Erasmus Without Paper
Erasmus Without Paper, also known as EWP, is an initiative by universities and for universities which is digitalising the administration of student mobility, with the goal of decreasing administrative workload by up to 40%. The European Commission is currently funding EWP and the custodians of the EWP digital infrastructure are:
University of Warsaw
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Ghent University
Eötvös Loránd University
University of Porto
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EWP Network
The EWP Network is responsible for ensuring interoperability across all IT systems used to support the administration of student mobility in Europe. It is a decentralized network which ensures the highest privacy standards and allows for outstanding scalability, supporting more than 3000 nodes. It connects more than 99% of all universities supporting Erasmus+ student mobility.
EWP Dashboard
The EWP Dashboard acts as the reference implementation for the entire network, meeting the highest standards of robustness and reliability. It is trusted daily by 2700 universities which value its seamless data exchange capabilities. Of the first six countries to reach 95% of Learning Agreements, the Dashboard is used by all universities in four countries and by 97% of universities in the remaining two.
Useful resources
Helpdesk
Competence Centre (for IROs)
EWP Developers Guide (for IT)
EWP Stats Portal
ESCI portal
Essential documents
Erasmus Without Paper Back to the Future - White Paper
Comprehensive User Guide for Digital Erasmus+ Nominations
Digital Erasmus+ Learning Agreement User Guide
Digital Erasmus+ Inter-institutional Agreement User Guide
EWP Assessment Report 2023
EWP Assessment Report 2022
News
How EWP Relationship Managers Assist the Erasmus+ Digital Community
Erasmus Without Paper (EWP) relationship managers support higher education institutions and software developers in implementing EWP protocols within their systems and workflows. The team consists of three experts with hands‑on experience in digital Erasmus+ administration who assist both technical teams and international relations offices to ensure clear understanding and effective adoption of EWP processes.
EWP Network to Launch Version 7 of the IIA API on 2 April
On 2 April, mobility software systems connected to the Erasmus Without Paper (EWP) Network will transition to version 7 of the inter‑institutional agreement (IIA) API. This update will allow institutions to modify and terminate agreements across systems and introduces several technical improvements. Software providers may begin preparing their systems from 25 March, and institutions are advised to avoid exchanging IIAs during the transition week. Once the update is complete, exchanges can resume normally.
How Digital Officers Support Erasmus+ Digitalisation
Digital Officers play an important role in supporting the European Student Card Initiative (ESCI) and the digitalisation of Erasmus+ mobility administration. Working within Erasmus+ National Agencies, they act as a bridge between EWP users, the European Commission and the EWP+ project team. Their responsibilities include sharing updates on national progress, offering guidance to institutions, and disseminating information to their higher education institutions.
EWP in 2023: Key Achievements and the Roadmap for 2024
In 2023, the European Student Card Initiative (ESCI) recorded major progress, with around 200,000 additional digital Learning Agreements (LAs) and inter‑institutional agreements (IIAs) completed through the Erasmus Without Paper (EWP) network. As 2024 begins, the focus is on consolidating last year’s achievements and addressing the remaining challenges to ensure that all institutions can use EWP effectively.
MyAcademicID platform overview
MyAcademicID enables students to authenticate online for Erasmus+ services using their home university account or national eID, creating a European Student eID valid across borders.
EWP Champions Brussels Meeting Sets 2024 Priorities for Advancing EWP Adoption
A meeting held on 5 December in Brussels launched a new cooperation platform aimed at advancing the digital transformation of Erasmus+ mobility administration. Representatives from higher education institutions across Europe, all connected to the EWP network through different systems, took part in the discussions.
Technical testing and validation – Erasmus Without Paper
echnical testing and validation is a key requirement for joining the EWP Network via inhouse mobility software or 3rd-party providers.
In-house software – Erasmus Without Paper
If you are using your own in-house built mobility management software, connecting it with the Erasmus Without Paper Network will allow you to communicate with other systems, so that you can send and receive student information as data into your system.