The objective is clear: to make sure that the implementation of the ESCI in the next Erasmus+ Programme (2028-2034) reflects the needs, experiences and expectations of those who use it every day — students, higher education institutions and their partners.
Why we are consulting
As the next Erasmus+ Programme approaches, it is essential to understand how the current ESCI ecosystem — including Erasmus Without Paper, the Erasmus+ App and the European Student Card — should evolve.
The upcoming consultations will provide a solid basis for this evolution, grounded in user experience and practical realities. The aim is to preserve what already works well, while improving the way digital tools support mobility, cooperation between institutions and the overall Erasmus+ experience.
In particular, the consultations will help identify where further simplification, efficiency and inclusiveness can be achieved, ensuring that digitalisation continues to bring real added value to the whole higher education community.
A wider dialogue on digitalisation and Erasmus+
The consultation will encompass a broad and diverse group of higher education stakeholders from across Europe, including:
- higher education institutions
- students and student organisations
- IT partners and service providers
- national and institutional experts
The Commission aims to capture perspectives from institutions of all sizes and levels of digital maturity, and to ensure that the ESCI continues to evolve and to serve the full diversity of the Erasmus+ community in the next programming period.
This dialogue will help identify priorities for each part of the ESCI, strengthen cooperation between technical and policy communities, and support the development of practical and sustainable solutions for the future.
What happens next
The consultation is expected to start in early March 2026 and will be carried out by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) and their contractor, NTT Data. It will include surveys and stakeholder workshops and focus groups. The results will be consolidated into a shared overview of user needs for ESCI in the next Erasmus+ Programme and possible solutions to meet them – to be presented at a conference in Brussels on 11th June 2026.
These findings will guide how the ESCI will continue and evolve beyond 2027, helping to ensure a smooth, connected and efficient digital environment for students and higher education institutions alike.
Stay tuned
Updates, invitations and information on how to participate in the consultation activities will be shared via this website, Erasmus+ National Agencies and the ESCI newsletter.
Your feedback will be vital in shaping the next generation of digital Erasmus+ tools and ensuring that ESCI continues to serve the community effectively in the years ahead.