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            The survey analysis Environmental sustainability in Erasmus+ student mobility (SET WP2 Sur
            August 2025) explores how Erasmus+ students perceive and act on environmental sustainabili
            mobility choices.


            Conducted by the European University Foundation and Erasmus Student Network with partners 
            University, the University of Porto, and the University of Zurich, the survey gathered ove

            from Erasmus+ participants and applicants across Europe.


            Students also proposed several improvements: increasing financial support scaled by distan
            train infrastructure and night connections, introducing a Europe-wide booking platform, an
            clearer information and earlier guidance from universities. They also highlighted the pote

            travel networks and storytelling from past participants to normalize sustainable choices.

            The report concludes that aligning awareness with opportunity, through stronger financial,

            and institutional support, is crucial for making sustainable travel the standard within Er

            The paper's available HERE [ URL "SUSEN-133-version1-set_wp2_survey_analysisdocx.pdf"]


            Main findings:


            • Survey of 2,304 Erasmus+ students/applicants (Oct–Dec 2024) finds strong awareness but u
              green travel; sample skewed German/Czech/Portuguese, 63.5% female.
            • 52% used a sustainable mode (train/bus/carpool) to reach mobility; 70% rated the experie

              half said it improved later travel behaviour.
            • Main decision drivers: price (29%) and journey duration (25%); sustainability ranks a di
              (10%).

            • Top barriers to travelling sustainably: higher cost, longer/complex journeys, low freque
              booking difficulties, heavy luggage, and safety concerns (esp. at night).
            • If time were ignored, 71% would choose trains; students also cite cheap airfares and lim

              as structural obstacles.