Between 4–6 May 2026, the Republic of Moldova hosted the “Study in Europe” series of events, bringing together experts, higher education institutions, and European organisations to promote academic cooperation and study opportunities in Europe. The events were organised by the European Commission, through the Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC), in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova, the Delegation of the European Union, and European partners.
The National Erasmus+ Office in Moldova actively participated in all three components of the programme, providing information and guidance on study, research, and funding opportunities available through European Union projects.
The programme started on 4 May with the “Study in Europe – EU Policy Event Moldova 2026”, organised in a hybrid format. Discussions focused on recent developments in European higher education, with particular emphasis on quality assurance and the revision of the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area. The event brought together policymakers and experts from European Union Member States and countries from the Neighbourhood East.
On 5 May, the Contact-Building Seminar took place, aiming to facilitate the development of new partnerships between higher education institutions from Erasmus+ Programme countries, the Republic of Moldova, and other Neighbourhood East countries. Participants discussed cooperation opportunities within Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility, Erasmus Mundus, and Capacity Building in Higher Education. On the same day, participants also attended a networking session, which provided an informal setting for exchanging experiences and establishing new academic and institutional contacts.
The programme culminated with the “Study in Europe” Education Fair, held on 6 May at the Chișinău Summit Events & Conference Center. The event brought together 33 exhibitors from 12 European countries, including universities and Erasmus+ National Agencies. Visitors had the opportunity to engage directly with representatives of participating institutions and obtain information about study programmes, scholarships, and academic mobility opportunities in Europe.
During the fair, the National Erasmus+ Office was present at the joint “Study in Europe / Erasmus+” booth, which served as an information and consultation point on European Union-funded study and research opportunities. Representatives of the Office provided guidance to students interested in academic mobility, scholarships, and European programmes dedicated to young people and higher education institutions.
In addition, presentations dedicated to the Erasmus+ Programme and European funding opportunities were organised during the fair, followed by presentation sessions delivered by participating agencies and institutions.
