# Decision No 253/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 January 2000 establishing the second phase of the Community action programme in the field of education ‘Socrates’, Division: ACTION 2: ‘ERASMUS’: HIGHER EDUCATION

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Erasmus seeks to enhance the quality and reinforce the European dimension of higher education, to encourage transnational cooperation between universities, to boost European mobility in the higher education sector and to improve transparency and academic recognition of studies and qualifications throughout the Community.
Participating universities conclude ‘institutional contracts’ with the Commission covering all the Erasmus activities approved. Such contracts will normally be of three years' duration and will be renewable.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2000/253/annex/division/II/division/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2000-253/annex/division-II/division-2
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