Despite that we will be in the unique position of having access to both exchange schemes. The Irish Government confirmed it will still be providing €2.1m per year in funding to allow students north of the border to continue to participate in Erasmus, and that it will remain open to both Irish and UK passport holders. Queen's University in Belfast said the Erasmus scheme, which last year saw 649 local students and staff take part in the study abroad programme, will continue to be used. It also confirmed it would be considering the new UK scheme as well. "Once the university reopens after Christmas we will be exploring the possibilities offered by the Turing Programme," it said.