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The Turing Scheme is the UK government’s programme to provide fundingÌýfor international opportunities in education and trainingÌýacrossÌýthe world.ÌýActivities can range betweenÌý4 weeks andÌý12 months.

The call is open to all ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ students (any programme, any level) and recent graduates (eligible until one year from end date of ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ programme) undertaking an international activity including a placement undertaken as part of a placement year, a voluntary work experience, a short-term study opportunity, or a work experience undertaken shortly after graduating.ÌýFunding is available to support participants with some of the costs associated with undertaking a placement.Ìý

Daily rates are between £12 and £23 depending on the destination and duration of the activity and if the student meets widening participation criteria.Ìý

The Turing Scheme recognises widening access opportunities as a key priority in order to increase the participation of students from specific backgrounds under-represented at ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ. Therefore, aÌýtravel stipend is available for these students to cover actual travel costs.Ìý

Turing Scheme offers funding for mobilities globally (provided that the destination adheres to theÌý. In 2024/25, ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ is offering Turing Scheme funding for mobilities globally.

We encourage you to access the Careers and Employability Services to find job opportunities, talk to a dedicated Careers Advisers and navigate through the resources offered onÌý.ÌýÌýtool in particular is helpful for students looking for opportunities abroad.

Undertaking an international activity as part of your studies will not only help you boost your employability skills, but it will also enhance your intercultural competence. ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ offers fantastic resources to support you prior to your international experience and to help you benefit from cultural preparation activities.

An excellent way to do it is by joining the ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ Graduate Skills Programme delivered by Careers¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ which is free and open to all current ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ students.

We encourage you to look at theÌýÌýsite to learn more about the different resources you can access to enhance your intercultural competence and to prepare before you travel overseas. Ìý

Most students study and work at institutions abroad where English is the primary language used. Should you wish to learn or improve your knowledge of other languages, you can benefit from the free self-learning programmes and conversation clubs offered byÌý.

The Global Engagement Team runÌýdrop-in sessions every Monday (virtual/in-person) and Wednesday (in-person) afternoons during term time. The sessions are open to all students wanting to find out about opportunities to study and work overseas during your degree,Ìýthe funding available to support you,Ìýand to answer any questions you might have:

• Mondays, 1pm - 3pm:ÌýJoin us online via Microsoft Teams (MS Teams), search "¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ Study and Work Overseas Drop-in"Ìýin MS Teams orÌý
• Mondays, 1pm - 3pm:ÌýVisit us in person in the Careers Zone, ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ Gateway Building, Lansdowne Campus
• Wednesdays, 1pm - 4pm:ÌýVisit us in person at the Careers Zone, in The Hub, Poole House, Talbot Campus
• Outside term timeÌý– you can also arrange a meeting with the Global Engagement Team during vacations by emailingÌý[email protected].

Data protection legislation regulates the use of personal data and sets requirements for protecting it. In addition, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), makes further provision about when and why personal data can be processed and the rights of individuals in relation to their personal data. You can find out more on ourÌýData Protection and Privacy page, and via ourÌý¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ student privacy noticeÌýwhich details how we store and use information about our students.

If you have questions about Turing Scheme funding, please contact us atÌý[email protected].