The Turing Scheme for UK students
The Department for Education’s Turing scheme is now closed for future applications. The Department for Education will continue to support schools who have funding already in place to take pupils abroad in 2026-27.
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The UK is set to join the Erasmus+ scheme in 2027. Erasmus+ offers transformative international experiences for learners, trainees and staff across the UK in education, youth and sport.
Visit Funding for Study, Training and Partnerships | Erasmus + to find out how you can gain international experience across Europe.
The Turing Scheme provides funding to UK organisations to unlock life-changing experiences across the world for their pupils, students and learners.
Schools, colleges and higher education providers apply for funding for projects on behalf of their pupils, students and learners.
If you are based in one of these organisations you may be eligible to take part. It does not matter if you are a full time or part time student.
Participating in a Turing Scheme placement will give you the chance to develop new skills, gain vital international experience and boost your employability.
You can also develop professional practice, a wide range of soft skills, and language skills. You will build relationships with international peers and gain fresh ideas and a better understanding of other cultures.
Your college or university will be able to provide you with information about how they are using the Turing Scheme to give you opportunities to study and work abroad, including which countries you can visit and how to be involved.