The Turing Scheme is the UK government’s global programme to study and work abroad. The scheme provides funding for international opportunities in education and training across the world.
Supporting the government’s Global Britain objectives, the Turing Scheme unlocks the opportunity for UK organisations to offer experiences across the world for their students, learners and pupils.
Funding is open to UK and British Overseas Territories organisations from across the education and training sector through higher education, further or vocational education and training, and schools projects. Eligible organisations can apply for funding through the Turing Scheme for projects that offer the opportunity to study or gain work experience abroad.
This funding allows organisations to provide students, learners and pupils with the chance to develop new skills, gain vital international experience and boost their employability. They can also develop a wide range of soft skills, language skills and a better understanding of other cultures. Organisations can build relationships with international peers and gain fresh ideas.
The Turing Scheme contributes to the UK Government’s commitment to a Global Britain, by helping organisations enhance their existing international ties and forge new relationships around the world.
Related information
Our objectives
To meet our aims as a global education and training programme, Turing Scheme funded projects must focus on four main objectives.
- Global Britain – In line with the UK Government’s vision of a Global Britain, Turing Scheme projects support high-quality placements, enhance existing partnerships and encourage the forging of new relationships across the world.
- Levelling up – Turing Scheme Projects support social mobility and widen participation across the UK. They promote equal access and opportunities to all Participants regardless of their background.
- Developing key skills – Projects offer fantastic, career-building opportunities. They give participants the hard and soft skills sought by employers and bridge the gap between education and work.
- Value for UK taxpayers – Projects optimise social value in terms of potential costs, benefits and risks.
Deadlines and programme cycle
The application window for the Turing Scheme in the 2023 to 2024 academic year has now closed.
Visit our Cymraeg page to read key information about the Turing Scheme in Welsh.
Latest news
Celebrating life-changing experiences through the Turing Scheme at Leeds City College
After successfully bidding for funding, Leeds City College has used its Turing Scheme grant to send students on a wide variety of study and work experiences around the world in 2024. In this guest blog the college’s International Projects and Careers team recount some of the highlights and how learners have benefitted.
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Stay on top of these regular Turing Scheme administrative tasks to make sure that you receive funding payments on time and help your projects and mobilities to run smoothly.
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