International volunteering

Think Pacific

Think Pacific offers 2 and 3-week immersive learning opportunities in Fiji, South Pacific; Bali, Indonesia and Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Travelteer

Travelteer offers programmes for a minimum of 2 weeks in Morocco, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.

The University of Nottingham has a limited amount of Turing funding to support students who meet Turing's widening access criteria, for further information about the opportunities available for summer 2026, please view the programme profiles and Turing funding information below for further information.

Please be aware that global opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including changes to arrangements with placement providers, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur. Please note that, in order to be accepted on to a global opportunity, you must be in good academic standing the University of Nottingham and meet the selection criteria of the placement provider.

How to apply

Think Pacific

Students must apply directly on Think Pacific's website by Friday 5 December 2025.

Think Pacific: apply here

Travelteer

Travelteer accept applications on a rolling basis.

Travelteer: apply here

Think Pacific and Travelteer recruit and offer places to successful students directly; the University of Nottingham is not involved in the recruitment process for these projects.

Think Pacific programmes

Programmes in Fiji, South Pacific

Facts

Programme dates: between June and August 2026
Programme length: 3 weeks
Location: Fiji, South Pacific
Programmes: Ultimate Fiji and Ultimate Fiji Village Immersion

About the programmes

Ultimate Fiji

Dive into Pacific Island life in a way most tourists never experience. Explore Contemporary Fiji and Traditional Fiji in one unforgettable journey… from castaway islands to vibrant cities and remote jungle highlands.

Stay in oceanfront resorts, Think Pacific’s own house in the capital, and finally a traditional Fijian village. Along the way, you’ll gain a behind-the-scenes perspective of Fiji’s role in the Pacific and the challenges island nations face, from climate change and migration to enterprise and sustainability.

Experience coral reef restoration on the Coral Coast, meet grassroots NGOs in Suva, and learn from subsistence communities protecting their land in a changing world. You’ll see first-hand how Fijians blend deep cultural knowledge with innovative solutions, creating a more sustainable future for the Pacific.

Discover insights, skills and experience that you can take back into your studies or future career. Every experience connects you to real stories and real people.

Ultimate Fiji Village Immersion

Culture, Community, & Adventure. This is community immersion at its very best. An experience like no other that connects you deeply with Fiji, its people, and its culture.

Join a team, be welcomed like family into a traditional Fijian community, learn age-old skills, live daily village life, and dive into an unforgettable mix of culture and adventure. Every team visits a different community. For three unforgettable weeks, step beyond your comfort zone and share stories around the kava bowl, engage in age-old skills and feel the warmth of a culture built on connection.

Designed in formal partnership with the Fijian Ministry and created with our CARE approach, each experience generates local income, empowerment and cultural exchange.

Start and end at the beautiful beach resorts of the Coral Coast. During the weekends explore the jungle highlands with riverside swims, and jungle hikes.

Think Pacific: Ultimate Fiji

Think Pacific: Ultimate Fiji Village Immersion

About Fiji

Fiji lies in the South Pacific Ocean consists of an archipelago of more than 330 islands to the northeast of New Zealand and soutwest of Hawaii.

Viti Levu is Fiji's largest island, covering over half the country's total land mass and is home to the country's highest peak: Mount Tomanivi. The island's terrain consists of a central mountain range, lush tropical rainforests, drier grasslands and sugarcane fields and it's main river, Sigatoka river flowing through the island.

Vanua Levu and Taveuni are Fiji's second and third largest islands respectively. Vanua Levu is less mountaineous that Viti Levu and offers forests and coral reefs, while Taveuni is known as the Garden Island, renowned for its pristine rainforests and home to the Bouma National Heritage Park.

Source: World Atlas: Fiji

Fiji Tourism

Climate

Located south of the equator, Fiji boasts a warm, comfortable sub-tropical climate. The average daily temperature consistently sits between about 26° and 31°C, evenings in the cooler months can get slightly chillier, but even in the peak summer months it doesn't get unbearably hot.

'Winter' takes place between May and October and offers shorter but sunnier days, with coastal areas getting a bit cool evening so take a light jacket to keep warm while sipping cocktails at the beach bar. The temperature is only slightly lower than the wet season, with an average temperature of 23-24°C and most days ranging from 19-28°C. July and August are the coolest months, and the average rainfall drops between 50-75% compared to the wetter months.

Source: Fiji Tourism: Weather and Climate in Fiji

Funding

Turing funding

Students who are successful in being offered a place on a 21-day programme by Think Pacific and meet at least one of Turing's widening access criteria may be eligible to apply for financial support up to a maximum of £1,801 through the University of Nottingham's Turing funding.

Turing funding rates
	Amount
Grant rate for 21 days	£441
One-off travel grantCovers up to one return journey including transfers; students will only be reimbursed the total amount spent.	Maximum £1,360
Maximum total:	£1,801

Students will be required to provide evidence that they meeting Turing's widening access criteria to the University of Nottingham and consent to share their eligibility status with Think Pacific, before funding can be awarded.

Please be aware a limited number of funding awards are available.

Turing payments

Payment will be made once students have arrived in the destination and provided a completed Confirmation of Arrival to the University of Nottingham, Global Opportunities team.

For further information, please visit the Turing funding information section below.

This placement will only be eligible for Turing funding upon approval following the outcome of a risk assessment by the University of Nottingham, to be completed no later than 31 December 2025.

Butex scholarships

Competitive scholarships of £600 are available through Butex: British Student Mobility. Applications will open in April/May 2026.

Please visit the Butex website for further information:

Butex scholarships

Costs

Below are the approximate costs you will need to budget for in order to partipate in Think Pacific Fiji projects:

Think Pacific registration fee	£195
Think Pacific project fee including: Food Accommodation 24/7 Think Pacific in-country support weekend adventures domestic travel Charity donation	£1,950
Return flight from UK	£1,000+
Transit visa if travelling through the USA	£20-25
Health and travel insurance	£80+
Vaccinations Costs vary depending on whether vaccinations are offered on the NHS or through a private provider.	£0 - £300
Personal spending money	£200+
Approximate budget range	£3,450 - 4,000

Approximate living costs are compiled from external sources and the Think Pacific website. Exchange rates may vary, currency exchange rate as of October 2025.

Accommodation

Successfully allocated students will live with a Fijian family in their home, for the duration of the project.

Further information

Think Pacific: Information for University of Nottingham students

Rough Guides: Fiji - Travellers with disabilities

Equaldex: Fiji LGBTQ+

Read about Tegan's experience in Fiji

Programmes in Bali, Indonesia

Facts

Programme dates: between June and August 2026
Programme length: 2 and 3 weeks
Location: Bali, Indonesia
Programmes:
- 2 weeks: Ethical and Business Entreprise; Conservation, Environment and Coral; Engineering for a Green Future; Global Health and Nursing; Art, Culture and Creativity; Mental Health and Wellbeing
- 3 weeks: Ultimate Bali and Mental Health and Wellbeing

About the programmes

Think rice terraces, temples, beaches, and communities. Here, ancient rituals and arts collide with modern takes on sustainability and wellbeing. From spirituality and street art to reef care and eco-projects, Bali gives you the chance to explore culture, community, and nature while seeing how heritage and innovation shape island life today.

What you can gain:

Graduate employability: gain skills and experiences that employers really value.
Global perspectives: understand complex issues from the ground up.
Clarity and confidence: discover your values, strengths, and future direction.
Lifelong friendships: travel with strangers who become like family.
Unforgettable moments: adventure, connection, and unique memories.
Positive impact: through respectful exchange and our CARE Approach

Think Pacific: Ultimate Bali (21 days)

Think Pacific: Mental Health and Wellbeing (21 days)

Think Pacific: Ethical Business and Entreprise (14 days)

Think Pacific: Conservation, Environmental and Coral (14 days)

Think Pacific: Engineering for a Green Future (14 days)

Think Pacific: Global Health and Nursing (14 days)

Think Pacific: Art, Culture and Creativity (14 days)

Think Pacific: Mental Health and Wellbeing (14 days)

About Bali

'There is no other place like Bali. A magical blend of a colourful culture, friendly people, stunning nature, countless activities, tropical weather, culinary delights, vibrant nightlife, and beautiful accommodation. Bali is rated regularly as one of the best travel destinations in the world – for very good reasons. There is something great for everyone to explore and discover.' Source: bali.com

'Off the beaten path in Bali, you can find hidden villages, ancient temples, beautiful seascapes, and other culturally interesting places. To get a good look at things, you need peace and quiet. Most tourists rent scooters to get around Bali, but you can also rent a car with a driver. A botanical garden, a hot spring, and some rice paddies. Take part in a mountain-biking or hiking excursion or ascend the summit of a volcano. The good news is that Bali is relatively small, and despite the fact that roads are narrow and traffic can be a bit crazy at times, you can easily explore many of Bali’s wonders within 10-12 hours.' Source: Bali Activities

Bali tourism

Climate

The climate in Bali, Indonesia is tropical, characterized by high temperatures and high humidity throughout the year. Bali is located near the equator (nearly 8 degrees south) and has two distinct seasons: the dry season, which runs from April to October and the wet season, which runs from November to March.

During the dry season, temperatures typically range between 80-90ºC and humidity is relatively low, while there is a nice and cool breeze which is very pleasant.

Source: Bali.com: weather

Funding

Turing funding

Students who are successful in being offered a place on a 2- or 3-week programme (minimum 14 days) by Think Pacific and meet at least one of Turing's widening access criteria may be eligible to apply for financial support up to a maximum of £1,346 through the University of Nottingham's Turing funding.

Turing funding rates
	14 days	21 days
Grant rate	£294	£441
One-off travel grantCovers up to one return journey including transfers; students will only be reimbursed the total amount spent.	£905	£905
Maximum total:	£1,199	£1,346

Please be aware a limited number of funding awards are available.

Turing payments

Payment will be made once students have arrived in the destination and provided a completed Confirmation of Arrival to the University of Nottingham, Global Opportunities team.

For further information, please visit the Turing funding information section below.

This placement will only be eligible for Turing funding upon approval following the outcome of a risk assessment by the University of Nottingham, to be completed no later than 31 December 2025.

Butex scholarships

Competitive scholarships of £600 are available through Butex: British Student Mobility. Applications will open in April/May 2026.

Please visit the Butex website for further information:

Butex scholarships

Costs

Below are the approximate costs you will need to budget for in order to partipate in Think Pacific Bali projects:

Think Pacific registration fee	£195
Project fee including: Food Accommodation 24/7 Think Pacific in-country support weekend adventures domestic travel Charity donation	£1,700+
Return flight from UK	£600+
Visa and tourist levy	£30-35
Health and travel insurance	£80+
Vaccinations Costs vary depending on whether vaccinations are offered on the NHS or through a private provider.	£0 - £300
Personal spending money	£300+
Approximate budget range	£2,900-3,300

Approximate living costs are compiled from external sources and the Think Pacific website. Exchange rates may vary, currency exchange rate as of October 2025.

Accommodation

Successfully allocated students will live in a traditional Balinese village with a team of fellow students.

Further information

Think Pacific: Information for University of Nottingham students

Disability Indonesia: Resource Library

Equaldex: Sri Lanka LGBTQ+

Programmes in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Facts

Programme dates: between June and August 2026
Programme length: 2 or 3 weeks
Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Programmes: Ultimate Chiang Mai and Experience Chiang Mai

About the programmes

Chiang Mai is Northern Thailand’s cultural capital. It’s your gateway to treks, waterfalls, and national parks and a hub for innovation and community projects, from elephant care to forest restoration.

Immerse yourself in Thai culture, learn traditional skills, conservation, nature and sustainability in the 21-day programme or explore temples, markets, mountain trails and Lanna traditions and culture in the 14-day programme.

What you can gain:

Graduate employability: gain skills and experiences that employers really value.
Global perspectives: understand complex issues from the ground up.
Clarity and confidence: discover your values, strengths, and future direction.
Lifelong friendships: travel with strangers who become like family.
Unforgettable moments: adventure, connection, and unique memories.
Positive impact: through respectful exchange and our CARE Approach

Think Pacific: Ultimate Chiang Mei (21 days)

Think Pacific: Experience Chiang Mei (14 days)

About Chiang Mei

'You could spend your whole holiday just exploring Chiang Mai's famous city centre, where the remains of ancient walls wrap around 30-plus temples. Energetic travellers can climb 300 stairs to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, an ornate Buddhist temple in the hills. Wat Chedi Luang holds a jade replica of the famed emerald Buddha. But don’t just explore historical sights, experience Thailand’s vibrant present, too. At the Night Bazaar, master the art of haggling for souvenirs and treat yourself with spicy pad Thai and sweet banana roti. The Botanic Garden is the place to soak up some local culture and to breathe in the delicate fragrance of Thai orchids. And when you need to recharge from all your exploration, treat yourself to a spa moment at one of the local spots.' Source: Tripadvisor.co.uk

Thailand tourism

Climate

Thailand is located between vast areas of land and water, so it is impacted by both the summer and the winter monsoons. As a result, Thailand weather consists of six months of rainfalls during the wet season, three months of dry and cooling breezes during the winter, and three months of heat during the summer. The average temperature of Thailand ranges from 18 to 38°C.

Source: tourismthailand.org: weather

Funding

Turing funding

Students who are successful in being offered a place on a 2- or 3-week programme (minimum 14 days) by Think Pacific and meet at least one of Turing's widening access criteria may be eligible to apply for financial support up to a maximum of £1,346, through the University of Nottingham's Turing funding.

Turing funding rates
	14 days	21 days
Grant rate	£294	£441
One-off travel grantCovers up to one return journey including transfers; students will only be reimbursed the total amount spent.	£905	£905
Maximum total:	£1,199	£1,346

Please be aware a limited number of funding awards are available.

Turing payments

Payment will be made once students have arrived in the destination and provided a completed Confirmation of Arrival to the University of Nottingham, Global Opportunities team.

For further information, please visit the Turing funding information section below.

This placement will only be eligible for Turing funding upon approval following the outcome of a risk assessment by the University of Nottingham, to be completed no later than 31 December 2025.

Butex scholarships

Competitive scholarships of £600 are available through Butex: British Student Mobility. Applications will open in April/May 2026.

Please visit the Butex website for further information:

Butex scholarships

Costs

Below are the approximate costs you will need to budget for in order to partipate in Think Pacific Bali projects:

Think Pacific registration fee	£195
Project fee including: Food Accommodation 24/7 Think Pacific in-country support weekend adventures domestic travel Charity donation	£1,700+
Return flight from UK	£600+
Transit visa if travelling through the USA	£20-25
Health and travel insurance	£80+
Vaccinations Costs vary depending on whether vaccinations are offered on the NHS or through a private provider.	£0 - £300
Personal spending money	£300+
Approximate budget range	£2,900-3,200

Approximate living costs are compiled from external sources and the Think Pacific website. Exchange rates may vary, currency exchange rate as of October 2025.

Accommodation

Successfully allocated students will live in accommodation offered by Think Pacific.

Further information

Think Pacific: Information for University of Nottingham students

Disability Thailand: Resource Library

Equaldex: Thailand LGBTQ+

Travelteer programmes

Programmes in Morocco

Facts

Programme dates: between June and August 2026
Programme length: Minimum 2 weeks
Location: Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Programmes: Summer School - English and IT Support; Community - Infrastructure; Agriculture - Women's Association Building

About Travelteer

Travelteer brings an innovative concept that is at the forefront of responsible travel and ethical volunteering, understanding the importance of utilising volunteers’ skill-sets to provide support for programmes and using a unique model offering volunteers access to programmes with 100% of the money fundraised going directly to the cause. Not only does Travelteer offer life changing volunteering, but the opportunity to explore and travel!

Travelteer offers an ethical, affordable, transparent service that offers high-impact volunteering with the opportunity to go on an adventure! Partnered with government authorities and NGOs in placement destinations to create programmes that operate at a local level whilst having an impact nationally. Programmes are designed to fully engage volunteers and ensure their skills are utilised to maximise benefits for both the volunteer and the projects.

Travelteer's outreach programme takes volunteers to a remote community in the Atlas mountains providing support with education, infrastructure, agriculture and women empowerment.

This project fully immerses volunteers within the Moroccan culture, living and volunteering in an amazing African community.

Travelteer: Atlas Outreach

About Morocco

'Morocco is located in the northwest corner of Africa and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean on one edge and the Western Sahara on the other.

The country is home to an amazing range of landscapes including desert, mountains, and beautiful coastline. It is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European influences, blending together to make a culture that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.' Travelteer: Morocco

Morocco tourism

Climate

Morocco has a Mediterranean climate on the northern coast, mild and semi-arid on the Atlantic coast, and desert in the inland areas. In the mountains, on the other hand, the climate is gradually more continental and colder as the altitude increases.

Average temperatures range from 26ºC in July to 8ºC in January.

Source: Morocco weather

Funding

Turing funding

Students who are successful in being offered a place on a minimum 2-week programme (minimum 14 days) by Travelteer and meet at least one of Turing's widening access criteria may be eligible to apply for financial support, through the University of Nottingham's Turing funding.

Turing funding rates for 14 day programmes
	14 days
Grant rate	£294
One-off travel grantCovers up to one return journey including transfers; students will only be reimbursed the total amount spent.	£325
Maximum total:	£619

Please be aware a limited number of funding awards are available.

Turing payments

Payment will be made once students have arrived in the destination and provided a completed Confirmation of Arrival to the University of Nottingham, Global Opportunities team.

For further information, please visit the Turing funding information section below.

This placement will only be eligible for Turing funding upon approval following the outcome of a risk assessment by the University of Nottingham, to be completed no later than 31 December 2025.

Butex scholarships

Competitive scholarships of £600 are available through Butex: British Student Mobility. Applications will open in April/May 2026.

Please visit the Butex website for further information:

Butex scholarships

Costs

Below are the approximate costs you will need to budget for in order to partipate in Travelteer Morocco programmes:

Travelteer registration fee	£184
Programme fee of £32 per day, including: Accommodation Three meals per weekday and breakfast at weekends Project transport 24// in-country support	£448+ (min. 14 days)
Dessert2Mountain Tour	£599
Return flight from UK	£200+
Visa for UK nationals for up to 90 days	£0
Health and travel insurance	£80+
Vaccinations Costs vary depending on whether vaccinations are offered on the NHS or through a private provider.	£0 - £300
Personal spending money	£300+
Approximate budget range	£1,200-2,200

Approximate living costs are compiled from external sources and the Travelteer website. Exchange rates may vary, currency exchange rate as of October 2025.

Accommodation

Successfully allocated students will be offered accommodation managed by Travelteer.

Whilst on projects, volunteers will be staying at a Gite in the Atlas Mountains. This traditional accommodation is run as a hostel (dormitory-style rooms) located in the mountain village where ourprogrammes run. The Gite has living areas and achillout balcony, so that students can easily socialise and make yourself at home.

On weekends volunteers canorganise visits to Marrakech, trek through the Atlas Mountains, use the village swimming pooland more.

Travelteer: accommodation

Further information

Travelteer: Morocco

Disability Morocco: Resource Library

Equaldex: Morocco LGBTQ+

Programmes in Sri Lanka

Facts

Programme dates: between June and August 2026
Programme length: Minimum 2 weeks
Location: Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
Programmes: Marine and Wildlife Conservation; English Development; Sports Development; Healthcare Placements

About Travelteer

Travelteer: Marine and Wildlife Conservation

Travelteer: English Development

Travelteer: Sports Development

Travelteer: Mental Health

About Hikkaduwa and Sri Lanka

'Famous for its long sandy beach, west-coast Hikkaduwa also boasts good waves for surfers, reefs for snorkelers and divers, plus sand-side hotels, restaurants, and bars. Add an island temple, tsunami museum, and turtle sanctuary, and you have one of Sri Lanka’s best beach-holiday haunts.' Source: Tripadvisor.co.uk

'A traveller’s tropical paradise: Sri Lanka is known as the jewel of the Indian ocean and its easy to see why! Situated just above the equator, this tropical island is blessed with dramatic beauty from white sand beaches through to lush rolling tea plantations and wild savannah.

Everything comes big on this island, being home to both the largest sea and land mammals in the world – with the highest density of Asian Elephants found anywhere on earth as well as being a migratory route for both Blue and Humpback whales.' Source: Travelteer: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka tourism

Climate

Sri Lanka has a tropical climate with hot, humid weather all year round. The rainy season takes place from October to December. Average temperatures in southwest range from 33ºC in March and April to 23ºC in December and January.

Source: Sri Lanka weather

Funding

Turing funding

Turing funding rates for 14 day programmes
	14 days
Grant rate	£294
One-off travel grantCovers up to one return journey including transfers; students will only be reimbursed the total amount spent.	£905
Maximum total:	£1,199

Please be aware a limited number of funding awards are available.

Turing payments

Payment will be made once students have arrived in the destination and provided a completed Confirmation of Arrival to the University of Nottingham, Global Opportunities team.

For further information, please visit the Turing funding information section below.

This placement will only be eligible for Turing funding upon approval following the outcome of a risk assessment by the University of Nottingham, to be completed no later than 31 December 2025.

Butex scholarships

Competitive scholarships of £600 are available through Butex: British Student Mobility. Applications will open in April/May 2026.

Please visit the Butex website for further information:

Butex scholarships

Costs

Below are the approximate costs you will need to budget for in order to partipate in Travelteer Sir Lanka programmes:

Travelteer registration fee	£184
Programme fee of £35 per day, including: Accommodation Three meals per weekday and breakfast at weekends Project transport 24// in-country support	£490+ (min. 14 days)
Coast2Coast Tour	£599
Return flight from UK	£500+
Visa for UK nationals	£40+
Health and travel insurance	£80+
Vaccinations Costs vary depending on whether vaccinations are offered on the NHS or through a private provider.	£0 - £300
Personal spending money	£300+
Approximate budget range	£1,950-2,200

Approximate living costs are compiled from external sources and the Travelteer website. Exchange rates may vary, currency exchange rate as of October 2025.

Accommodation

Successfully allocated students will be offered accommodation managed by Travelteer.

Travelteer: accommodation

Further information

Travelteer: Sri Lanka

Disability Sri Lanka: Resource Library

Equaldex: Sri Lanka LGBTQ+

Programmes in Vietnam

Facts

Programme dates: between June and August 2026
Programme length: Minimum 2 weeks
Location: Sa Pa and Yen Bai, Vietnam
Programmes: Education and Wildlife Rescue

About Travelteer

Travelteer's hands-on projects are designed to create lasting partnerships with schools, animal rescue centres, and farming communities, with a strong focus on sustainability and cultural exchange.

Travelteer: Vietnam Education Programme

Travelteer: Vietnam Wildlife Rescue

About Vietnam

'The jungles and monsoon forests of Vietnam are diverse ecosystems that are alive with unique wildlife. Trekking is a popular activity here, particularly the mountains of Sapa and the primeval landscape of Cuc Phuong National Park. For a more urban escape, take a guided food tour of Ho Chi Minh City, making sure to squeeze in visits to the historic Hoi Truong Thong Nhat palace and the intricately adorned Emperor Jade Pagoda.' Tripadvisor: Vietnam

Vietnam tourism

Climate

Vietnam’s unique geography creates a range of weather patterns, with both tropical and temperate zones. While March to May offers the best weather countrywide, there is no bad time to visit Vietnam. Average temperatures in range from 15ºC in April to 30ºC in July.

Source: Vietnam weather

Funding

Turing funding

Turing funding rates for 14 day programmes
	14 days
Grant rate	£294
One-off travel grantCovers up to one return journey including transfers; students will only be reimbursed the total amount spent.	£905
Maximum total:	£1,199

Please be aware a limited number of funding awards are available.

Turing payments

Payment will be made once students have arrived in the destination and provided a completed Confirmation of Arrival to the University of Nottingham, Global Opportunities team.

For further information, please visit the Turing funding information section below.

This placement will only be eligible for Turing funding upon approval following the outcome of a risk assessment by the University of Nottingham, to be completed no later than 31 December 2025.

Butex scholarships

Competitive scholarships of £600 are available through Butex: British Student Mobility. Applications will open in April/May 2026.

Please visit the Butex website for further information:

Butex scholarships

Costs

Below are the approximate costs you will need to budget for in order to partipate in Travelteer Vietnam programmes:

Travelteer registration fee	£184
Programme fee of £32 per day, including: Accommodation Three meals per weekday and breakfast at weekends Project transport 24// in-country support	£448+ (min. 14 days)
North Vietname Loop tour	£599
Return flight from UK	£500+
Visa for UK nationals for up to 90 days	£0
Health and travel insurance	£80+
Vaccinations Costs vary depending on whether vaccinations are offered on the NHS or through a private provider.	£0 - £300
Personal spending money	£300+
Approximate budget range	£1,500-2,400

Approximate living costs are compiled from external sources and the Travelteer website. Exchange rates may vary, currency exchange rate as of October 2025.

Accommodation

Successfully allocated students will be offered accommodation managed by Travelteer.

The Sa Pa hostel is well-located, with nearby shops, cafés, and a shortwalk from the main square. On weekends, coordinators will organiseactivities such as waterfall hikes, cultural cooking lessons, or exploringthe mountain peaks.

Additionally, Wildlife Rescue volunteers also have the opportunity totake part in a unique 1 to 2 week homestay experience in Yen Bai province. Here, volunteers will live in a traditional stilt house with a local family; a rare chance to truly immerse yourself in the rhythm of rural Vietnamese life.

Travelteer: accommodation

Further information

Travelteer

Disability Vietnam: Resource Library

Equaldex: Vietnam LGBTQ+

Information presentations

Provider:

Dates:

Time:

Details:

Travelteer

Thursday 4 December 2025
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Tuesday 16 December 2025
Monday 22 December 2025

4pm

This online presentation is delivered by staff from Travelteer; they will go over information about the opportunities on offer and give students the opportunity to ask any questions.

Join the Zoom meeting

Turing funding information

Eligibility criteria

In order to be eligible to receive a grant students must come from a disadvantaged background as defined by the Turing Scheme. In order to apply students must meet one or more of the criteria below:

Students with an annual household income of £25,000* or less
Students receiving Universal Credit or income related benefits because they are financially supporting themselves or financially supporting themselves and someone who is dependant and living with them, such as a child or partner
Students who are care leavers and students who are care experienced. This refers to anyone who has been or is currently in care or from a looked after background at any stage in their life, no matter how short, including adopted children who were previously looked after or those who access the Care Experience Bursary in Scotland.
Students who have caring responsibilities. A registered carer who has commitment to providing unpaid care to a family member or friend who could not cope without their support.
Students who are estranged. Those who are irreconcilably estranged from their parent(s). To be considered irreconcilably estranged, the student won’t have had any written or verbal contact with either parent – usually for 12 months or more – and this is unlikely to change.
Students who are refugees and/or asylum seekers

Students must be in good academic standing and must not be resitting the previous academic year.

*A student with a household income assessed by Student Finance as being £25,000 or less will typically receive the maximum maintenance loan from the Student Loans Company. In 2025/26 the maximum maintenance loan for students living away from the parental home while studying is £10,544. For students living in the parental home it is £8,877.

**You are not eligible to apply for this grant if you have received Turing funding, the International Work Experience Grant in the past or the Global Placements Grant. In addition, if you have undertaken an in-country experience with Think Pacific or Travelteer in the past, you are not eligible to apply.

Please be aware a limited number of funding awards are available.

This placement will only be eligible for Turing funding upon approval following the outcome of a risk assessment by the University of Nottingham, to be completed no later than 31 December 2025.

Students who are successfully allocated must participate in your placement in-country for 14 full calendar days plus travel days, in order to be eligible for Turing funding; if students leave the placement early, you are required to return all of Turing funding you have received.

Students in receipt of Turing funding for Think Pacific or Travelteer programmes will be required to complete a confirmation of arrival form upon arrival, to return to the University of Nottingham, in order to receive your Turing funding payment.

If you have queries about eligibility, please email the Global Opportunities team.

Application process

Step 1

Submit your application to Think Pacific and Travelteer. Students apply for Think Pacific programmes, who wish to be considered for Turing funding should apply directly to Think Pacific before Friday 5 December 2025.

Step 2

After Friday 5 December, Think Pacific will provide the university with University of Nottingham student applicant information and the university will make internal checks and/or contact you directly to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria you have selected.

Travelteer applications will be checked for Tuing eligibility on a monthly rolling-basis.

Students who will be awarded Turing funding will be notified after 31 December 2025, following the outcome of the University of Nottingham risk assessment.

Step 3

Once we have confirmed your eligibility, we will pass this information to Think Pacific and Travelteer in the first week of January. You will need to confirm your permission to share your Turing eligibility information with Think Pacific and Travelteer.

Step 4

Think Pacific will contact you to invite you to an information session/webinar. This is a mandatory element of the assessment process. If for any reason you are unable to attend this you will have access to a recorded version of the session.

Travelteer will also contact you directly regarding their application and selection process and timelines.

Step 5

After this session/webinar, assuming you still wish to continue you will enter in to a competitive interview process managed by Think Pacific. Students who perform most strongly at interview stage and who best meet the Think Pacific recruitment and selection criteria will be successful in receiving an offer of Turing funding. You will be informed if you are successful or unsuccessful once Think Pacific's recruitment process is complete.

Travelteer will also confirm the students who perform the strongest in their application process to be recommended to be offered Turing funding and students who are eligible to be offered Turing funding will be notified once Travelteer's recruitment process is complete.

Successful students must accept the grant offer within five working days of the offer being made. If not accepted, the offer will be rescinded and will be made to another successful student on a waiting/reserve list.

A process will then start for students to book a place on a programme with Think Pacific and Think Pacific will provide guidance around booking flights and all other aspects of the trip.

Travelteer will also follow-up with successful students to confirm their place onto the programme and provide guidance around booking flights and all other aspects of the trip.

Step 6

Successful Turing applicants will receive payment once you have arrived in your destination country and submitted your completed Confirmation of Arrival to the University of Nottingham, Global Opportunities team.

Further information

Global opportunities events

Study abroad finance

Careers and Employability Service: Work experience opportunities outside the UK

Disability support for studying abroad

Disability:IN Global Directory

LGBTQ+: Equaldex

Any questions?

If you have any questions about Turing funding for Think Pacific and Travelteer programmes, please contact the Global Opportunities team.

Global Opportunities

University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK

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