Turing Scheme Scholarship (UK Government) 2027

The Turing Scheme is the UK Government’s international study and work placement program, replacing Erasmus+. It funds UK university students to study or work abroad, and also supports incoming international students through partnership arrangements. Funding covers living costs and travel for placements of 4 weeks to 12 months. Many UK universities use Turing funding to bring international students for research exchanges and short courses.

For outgoing: must be enrolled at a UK university or further education provider. For incoming through partnerships: must be enrolled at a partner institution abroad. The placement must be for study, research, or a work placement. Must be for a minimum of 4 weeks. Open to all nationalities enrolled at eligible institutions.

• Weekly living grant of £380-£490 (depending on destination country)
• Travel grant up to £1,360 (or more for disadvantaged students)
• Additional support for students with disabilities
• Visa cost support
• Insurance coverage during placement

• Application through university exchange office
• Academic transcripts
• Motivation letter or statement of purpose
• Host institution acceptance letter
• Budget plan
• Passport copy

• Note that the Turing Scheme is the UK Government's funding programme for outgoing study and work placements abroad (managed by the Department for Education); funding goes to UK and British-overseas-territory education providers (schools, further education, and higher education), who then offer it to their own students
• You do not apply to Turing directly: you must be studying at a UK/BOT institution that has secured Turing funding and apply through that institution for an approved overseas placement (typically 4 weeks to 12 months)
• Students need not be UK nationals but must be based at the funded institution; funding (a contribution to travel and living costs, with higher rates for disadvantaged students) is allocated by the institution, often by financial need. Note: funding is confirmed year by year, and the UK plans to rejoin Erasmus+ from 2027