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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

The Future of the Turing Scheme

18 June 2026 · Department for Education

Proposed by Josh MacAlister Lab Whitehaven and Workington

Education

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government will provide up to 78 million for the Turing Scheme in the 2026/27 academic year.
  • The Turing Scheme will end in 2027/28 and transition into the Erasmus+ programme.
  • The transition to Erasmus+ will offer increased opportunities for students, educators, young people, and communities.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the continuation and transition of the Turing Scheme into the renewed association with the Erasmus+ programme for the academic year starting in 2027.

Action requested

The government is committing to a budget of up to £78 million for the Turing Scheme in 2026/27, followed by an end to the scheme and transition into Erasmus+ from 2027/28, offering broader opportunities for students, educators, young people, and communities.

Key facts

  • The Turing Scheme has a budget of up to £78 million for the 2026/27 academic year.
  • In 2024/25, 56% of students funded by the Turing Scheme were from disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • Erasmus+ will provide opportunities not only for students but also for staff and extends to adult education, youth, and sport sectors.
  • Over 100,000 people in the UK could benefit from Erasmus+ mobility and partnership opportunities in 2027.
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