Turing scheme

As a University of Brighton student, you are now eligible to apply for support with funding international study or work placement opportunities through the Turing Scheme government grant.

What is the Turing Scheme?

The UK government has launched a new £100m Turing Scheme designed to offer global mobility opportunities for 35,000 UK students annually. 

The Turing Scheme is a fully international scheme and allows participants to travel anywhere in the world.

The University of Brighton is one of the universities that has received funding.

Studying (or working) abroad is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and gain valuable skills and experience to enhance your employability. The Turing Scheme is an important part of the University of Brighton’s commitment to helping you to reach your potential.

Am I eligible?

To receive Turing Scheme funding, participants must be:

  • Registered at as a current student at the University of Brighton and enrolled in studies leading to a recognised degree or another recognised tertiary level qualification (up to and including the level of doctorate)

Participants do not need to be UK nationals to be eligible for the scheme.

How does it work?

Students who meet the eligibility criteria can undertake both study and work placements abroad. These placements can last anything between two weeks and 12 months.

All placements should be part of your academic year 2021-22 programme of study and must be completed by 31 August 2022.

Please note that Turing Scheme funding cannot be used towards specific activity costs that are already funded from a different source.

What kind of placement can I do?

You can undertake study or work placement at range of organisations, such as universities, charities or employers.

There are no restrictions on the country/territory in which the placement takes place. However, FCDO travel advice must be adhered to and students need to remain aware of and adhere to travel restrictions in both the UK and abroad due to COVID-19.

Supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds

The government are particularly keen to support students from backgrounds where travel to an overseas destination for work or study might not otherwise be possible without additional funding, and students from certain underrepresented groups. A higher level of funding is available to some students.

What next?

To find out more about overseas work placements, please contact the placements team in your school or the Careers and Employability team.

To find out if your course offers Study Abroad exchange opportunities, please contact your course leader.

View our dedicated Overseas Mobilities Resources SharePoint site.

You can also book a one-to-one appointment in Careers Connect. Look for ‘Turing Scheme/Overseas Mobility appointment’.

You can use these appointments to discuss your options if you are interested in undertaking an independent work placement or study abroad mobility this summer.

Where can I find out more?

For more information about the Turing Scheme please see the FAQs below or email turing@brighton.ac.uk

You can also read the full Terms and Conditions for the Turing Scheme at the University of Brighton.

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Frequently asked questions

+–Who can receive Turing funding?

Any student who is undertaking a period of work or study abroad is eligible to receiving Turing funding; undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students. You can be doing a study abroad exchange, or a work placement. The placement does not need to be a credit bearing part of your course (for example it can be a summer school). The mobility should be between 2 weeks and 12 months in duration and (for this academic year) finish before 31 August 2022.

+–How much can I receive?

The amount you can receive depends on the destination, the duration, and whether you are identified as a disadvantaged student.

Monthly amounts range from £335 to £665.

Disadvantaged students will also be eligible for a travel grant to cover direct travel costs, dependent on the distance travelled. There is also funding available for exceptional costs, such as passports and visas.

Disadvantaged students are especially encouraged to get in touch with the Turing Scheme if they are concerned about the costs involved in undertaking an overseas mobility opportunity.

+–Where can I go?

Turing Scheme funding allows you to travel anywhere in the world (outside the UK) as long as it is not a location advised against travel to by the FCDO.

+–Will I need a visa?

It depends on where you’re going! Check the gov.uk website for guidance for UK students studying abroad in the EU and advice for UK nationals living abroad.

+–Will my tuition fees be paid?

You can apply for full student finance as usual. You should not need to pay additional tuition fees in relation to a study placement abroad as you still pay your tuition fees to your home institution.

+–How do I apply for funding?

Once you have secured a placement or study abroad opportunity you can then apply for funding from the Turing Scheme to assist with your living costs.

It is highly unlikely that the Turing funding will cover all of your costs and you may need to rely on savings or family assistance. Make sure you budget carefully for exactly what you will need.

+–What happens if I don’t complete the placement?

Each case is assessed individually but you may be asked to return a proportion of the Turing funding if you do not complete your placement.

+–When will I receive the funding?

You will receive approximately 70% of the total funding due to you once your placement agreement or study abroad has been signed, or we have other evidence of a mobility having been agreed. The remaining 30% will be paid on completion of the mobility.

The university cannot pay any of your costs directly (e.g. booking travel tickets or accommodation on your behalf).

+–What opportunities can I apply for?

The Turing Scheme does not provide direct opportunities which you can apply for. Instead you can arrange a placement or study abroad opportunity through your school of study or independently. In the first instance you should contact your school’s Placement Officer or your course leader. Careers and Employability can also assist you with how to go about researching and applying for opportunities.