Evaluation of the implementation of the European Union Education and Youth Programmes in Turkey in the context of Erasmus Programme

The European Union respects the responsibilities of the member states in the fields of education, youth, culture and language differences and it encourages member states for cooperation while creating their national policies in order to enhance the quality of education. European Union Education and Youth Programmes are divided into two parts; Lifelong Learning (LLP) and Youth Programs. In this study, firstly, the developments in Europe related to education are mentioned not only from a historical perspective but also from a more current perspective depending on the concepts of globalization and information society. It is in this context that the European Union Education and Youth Programmes are analysed, which have been implemented more efficiently in Turkey since 2004. Then, the impacts derived from the implementation of these programs in Turkey on institutional structure as well as on the beneficiary students? social, cultural, and personal and professional development are searched on the basis of a questionnaire. The findings show a positive relationship between the use of Erasmus programme and the beneficiary students? social, cultural, and personal and professional development. Keywords: European Union, Bologna Process, European Union Education and Youth Programmes, Erasmus Program, National Agency.