Turing Scheme UK Study Abroad

The UK’s Turing Scheme is the UK government’s global program to fund students from UK universities to study and work abroad. The scheme provides funding for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain international experience, covering costs including flights, visa fees, and living expenses abroad. Over 40,000 UK students have benefited since its launch.

• Currently enrolled at a UK university participating in the Turing Scheme
• Placement must be at an approved overseas institution
• Priority given to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, care leavers, mature students, and those with disabilities
• All subjects and degree levels

• Individual grants of GBP 2,000-9,000 depending on destination and disadvantaged background status
• Plus additional top-up grants for students with disabilities and care experience

• Valid passport (min 6 months validity)
• Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
• Two academic reference letters
• English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+)
• Updated CV/Resume
• Statement of purpose / Motivation letter
• Proof of financial capability (if applicable)

• 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