Have you ever considered studying abroad in China?

This is an opportunity for you to study abroad for a 3-week period on an approved summer school programme at the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) at either the Beijing or Zhuhai Campus. The summer school will take place from 8 July – 29 July 2026.
For course details at BIT click here.

There are up to 20 summer school places available to undergraduate year 1 and 2 students, offering:

· Free tuition
· Free accommodation
· A Turing Scheme grant of £374 to help towards the cost-of-living
· Free University travel insurance

Up to £993 in additional Turing Scheme funding is available to home undergraduate students who meet the Turing Scheme criteria for disadvantage.
In line with the Turing Scheme’s aim to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds, students who meet the Turing Scheme criteria for disadvantage will be prioritised in the allocation of funding for this opportunity.

Costs associated with this opportunity include:

· International travel (a return flight will typically cost £600 – £800+)
· Visa – Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in Manchester
· Food and other living costs – cost-of-living in China

The funding provided will contribute towards your travel and living costs but may not cover all costs.

How to apply

Please submit your expression of interest (max. 300 words) by midnight on Sunday 19 April 2026.
To submit your expression of interest, please complete this online application form.
In your expression of interest, you should:

· explain your motivation for studying abroad in China and how you expect this to impact your future (you should include your preferred course and campus)
· outline any personal qualities and skills you would like to develop – this could be personally, academically or professionally
· explain how the Turing Scheme funding would help you to study abroad

As part of the selection, we will consider:

· Your expression of interest
· Your engagement with your programme of study (including attendance and any grades to date)
· Whether you meet the Turing Scheme criteria for disadvantage
If you are successful, we will then support you through the steps needed to take up the opportunity.
Please note: This opportunity is not open to students holding Chinese nationality.