The Turing Scheme 2026 to 2027

The Turing Scheme helps UK education providers fund student placements abroad. Schools, colleges and universities can apply for money to support students studying or working overseas. This helps students build skills and boost their careers. The scheme covers study and work placements globally. Funding amounts vary based on your application quality and demand. The budget for 2026-27 is not yet confirmed. Applications close on 16 March 2026.

The Turing Scheme offers education providers the opportunity to apply for funding to support students with study and work placements globally. It is open to organisations in the UK and British overseas territories from across the education and training sector, including: • schools • further education providers • higher education providers The funding is a contribution towards international placements, to support students’ studies and future careers by enhancing transferrable skills, while widening opportunity and driving value for money. The budget for the 2026 to 2027 academic year is still to be confirmed. Final amounts of funding allocated will be subject to budgets being confirmed, along with quality of applications, overall demand to the scheme and allocation principles.

Applications open to UK education providers including schools, further education and higher education institutions. Final funding depends on budget confirmation and application quality.