The aim of the event is to strengthen higher education cooperation between Germany and Eastern Africa in Erasmus+. Selected higher education representatives from Germany will have the possibility to network with their colleagues from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan.

The Erasmus+ Networking Forum consists of two components:

11 September 2024: Site visit to higher education institutions in Nairobi (for German participants only)
12 and 13 September 2024: Networking seminar (for German and African participants)

The EU programme Erasmus+ includes a strong international dimension in the field of higher education and supports several actions targeting cooperation between Europe and other regions in the world. Especially Erasmus+ Key Action 2 “Capacity Building in Higher Education” supports the modernisation of higher education in EU’s partner countries in the world.

During the networking seminar participants will be informed about funding opportunities in Erasmus+ with a focus on Key Action 2 “Capacity Building in the field of Higher Education” (CBHE). The conference will also inform on Erasmus+ mobility opportunities, Erasmus Mundus Master’s programmes, Jean Monnet Actions. In addition, participants will learn about DAAD´s bilateral cooperation possibilities between Germany and East African countries.

The Forum will support future Erasmus+ applicants by delivering information on application and by facilitating networking between German higher education representatives and their existing and future partners in East Africa.

The language of the event is English.

Due to the limited number of places available, a selection of participants will be made aiming at best matching the needs and expectations of both German and African institutions, thus enabling the further development of the cooperation in the framework of Erasmus+ projects in the field of higher education.

DAAD will pay selected participants a travel allowance and cover the cost of  hotel accommodation. Click here for the registration link for African higher education representatives.

Please note that to access the registration from, you may need to register to the DAAD Events app first.

Guide for registration in DAAD Events app

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The deadline for application for applicants from African higher education institutions is 11 July 2024.

Please note that higher education representatives from Germany had already the opportunity to apply for the event via the Erasmus+ National Agency at DAAD (NA DAAD). The registration is now closed for German participants.

If any question occurs when completing this form, please contact Ms. Babette Hofmann, veranstaltungen-eu@daad.de

For questions concerning logistics and your participation, please contact Ms. Margaret Kirai, kirai@daad.de

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