The new programme, which follows on from the previous Erasmus-Mundus 2004-2008 programme, introduces improvements such as extending the programme to doctoral level, integrating higher education institutions located in third countries more strongly and providing more funds to European participants.
Uue programmiga, millele eelnes Erasmus Munduse programm aastateks 2004–2008, võetakse kasutusele sellised täiendused nagu programmi laiendamine doktoritasandile, kolmandates riikides asuvate kõrgkoolide tugevam integreerimine ja suuremate vahendite eraldamine Euroopast pärinevatele osalejatele.