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assistance with modern, technological and informationinfrastructure. IAU is the member institutions ofMicrosoft IT academy. IAU also has the technicalequipments for online education. IAU library offers animpressive collection of books, periodicals, visual andsound recording materials.

STUDENT LIFEIAU gives special emphasis on its students to develop asocially active personality. Since the first day of theirestablishments ABMYO student committee and clubswhich play an important role to create this socialatmosphere, have taken part in activities. IAU studentshave the opportunity to play sports like basketball,volleyball, handball and football in university’s open andclose gyms. There are also congresses, meeting andnegotiation lounges where cultural events like drama,cinema and congress can be performed.

INTERNATIONALISATIONGlobalization of academic life through the facilitationand expansion of cooperation with national andinternational academic, economic and scientificinstitutions is one of the main objectives of IAU. It aimsto promote continuous development and serve the needsof information society by international academicexcellence. In 2005, Anadolu BIL Professional SchoolHigher Education received Erasmus University Charter.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONEnglish, Turkish

E-mail : [email protected] : www.aydin.edu.tr

Adress : Istanbul Aydın University Halit Aydin Campus Inonu Cad. No:40 Kucukcekmece 34295 Istanbul / Turkey

Phone : +90 (212) 4256151 112Fax : +90 (212) 4255759

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stanbul Bilgi University is a private, non-profitinstitution. Bilgi offers undergraduate and graduateprograms in the social sciences, economics, business,communications, the arts and law. Bilgi is a city

university with 3 innovative campuses located in centralcity neighborhoods, offering easy access to the socialand cultural activities in Istanbul. Bilgi campuses anddormitories have modern facilities, equipped to providefor all the academic and extracurricular needs ofstudents.

İSTANBUL, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDIstanbul is a dynamic metropolis of 12 million people;the commercial, financial, artistic, cultural andeducation center of Turkey. Historically, Istanbul was thecapital of Byzantine and Ottoman Empires and home tocountless cultures. Today, it retains its rich cosmopolitancharacter and is a great place to study as aninternational student.

ACCOMMODATIONBilgi operates residential halls located in the center ofthe city, offering a variety of room choices. Thedormitory is equipped with kitchenettes, laundryfacilities, computer and study rooms. Daily roomcleaning, breakfast and shuttle service to campuses areprovided.

EUC No: 222195

Date of Foundation 1996

Foundation University

Number of Faculties 4

Number of Institutes 3

Research Center13

Number of Vocational Schools 1

Number of Students Undergraduate: 6092

Graduate: 1965

Number of Staff Academic Staff: 517

Research Assistant: 138

ConservatoryNo

Areas of StudySocial sciences, economics,

business, communications, thearts and law

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LABORATORIES, LIBRARIES AND COMPUTING SERVICESBilgi Library offers an impressive collection of books,periodicals, e-books, e-journals, academic internetresources, music scores, audio-visual and sound recordingcollections. Computer laboratories provide spaces wherestudents can do their assignments and undertakeresearch. Film production, post production, ensembleand recording studios are available.

STUDENT LIFEStudents at Bilgi participate in numerous extracurricularactivities, including various student clubs and sports.They are also engaged in University governance via theStudent Union. The university provides emergencymedical and psychological counseling services free ofcharge.

INTERNATIONALISATIONBilgi offers joint degrees and maintains exchangeprograms with numerous universities in North Americaand Europe, particularly with Erasmus. Bilgi offers a widearray of courses in English during the academic year andorganizes summer programs for international students.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONEnglish, except in the Faculty of Law

E-mail : [email protected] : www.bilgi.edu.tr

Adress : Istanbul Bilgi University International Office Kurtulus Deresi Cad. No: 47 Dolapdere 34440 Istanbul TURKEY

Phone : +90 (212) 311 50 00 / 5217Fax : +90 (212) 253 47 02

İSTANBULKÜLTÜRUNIVERSITY

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stanbul Kültür University is a foundation university,founded in 1997 under the status of public legalentity, established by a trust with more than 40 yearsof experience in the primary and secondary education

sector. It is recognized by the Turkish Higher EducationBoard and eligible for financial support by the Turkishstate. It recruits students through the Turkish GeneralPlacement Examination. The University builds on atradition of quality and high academic achievement, ofwhich increasing international academic networking hasbecome an integral part. Currently, it cooperates withmore than 40 Erasmus partner universities in 20European countries. The University houses two campuses:the Şirinevler Campus and the Ataköy Campus. Bothcampuses are easily accessible; the latter is a veryspacious and modern building, built according to latesttechnological standards, and hosts four of theUniversity’s five faculties.

İSTANBUL, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDIstanbul is Turkey's most populous and largest city aswell as its cultural and financial center. It is the onlycity in the world built on two continents. It stands onthe shores of the Bosphorus (Istanbul Bogazi) where thewaters of the Black Sea combine with those of MarmaraSea Marmara and the Golden Horn. Throughout itshistory, Istanbul has served as capital city of the RomanEmpire (330-395), the Byzantine Empire (395-1204 and1261-1453), the Latin Empire (1204-1261), and theOttoman Empire (1453-1922). The remains of manyancient civilizations and cultures are blending in withtoday’s Turkish culture. A combination of old versus new,traditional versus modern, as well as traces of diverseethnicities and religions make the city a unique and verycharming place. The city is full of contrasts, and colorfulviews, attracting tourists and new immigrants from allover the world. The city has been chosen “EuropeanCapital of Culture” for the year 2010 and is currentlyengaged in preparing for this big event.

EUC No: 220038





Research Center5



Graduate: 479



ConservatoryNo

Areas of Studya) five faculties (Science and Letters,Law, Economic and Economic Sciences,Fine Arts and Design, Engineering and

Architecture); b) two postgraduateinstitutes (Institute of Social Sciencs andInstitute of Science and Engineering); c)two vocational schools (Vocational Schoolof Business Administration and Vocational

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ACCOMMODATIONThe University owns three dormitories, one for malestudents and two for female students. Moreover, thereare agreements between the University and severalprivate hostels. International students can apply to theInternational Office for a room in the dormitories. TheInternational Office, together with the Erasmus Club,also assists international students in finding privateaccommodation (house-sharing).

LABORATORIES, LIBRARIES AND COMPUTING SERVICESThe University’s computer laboratories are equipped upto the highest standards and hold internationallyrecognized certificates. Each faculty houses its owncomputer laboratory, providing all students withcomputer access. Wireless internet connection isavailable throughout the whole campus. There are 2libraries, one located on the Ataköy Campus, the otheron the Şirinevler Campus. IKU’s membership in a varietyof academic publishing and research systems such asEBSCO, Springer and Science Direct, enables academicstaff and students to access and keep up with worldwideacademic research, developments on a daily basis.

STUDENT LIFEConcerts, art exibitions, festivals, conferences, and chesstournaments are organized on a regular basis. As forsports activities, students have the opportunity to joinall kinds of sports, organised by professional trainers.Altogether, 34 student clubs are available including allareas of student life, among them a very active ErasmusClub. Other recreational facilities include a beautyparlor, bank and ATM, stationary shop, Starbuck’s Coffee,smokers corner, a very large and modern studentcafeteria, a roof restaurant and bar.

INTERNATIONALISATIONInternational academic networking is organized by theInternational Office. Special emphasis is given tocooperation with universities in the European Union. TheUniversity also cooperates with several universities inthe USA and Canada, Latin America, and Asia. The JeanMonnet Chair in European Political Integration andForeign Policy Platform are institutionalized units in thearea of internationalization with respect to teaching andresearch.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONEnglish and Turkish

E-mail : [email protected] : www.iku.edu.tr

Adress : Istanbul Kültür University International Office Ataköy Campus 34156, Bakırköy Istanbul, TURKEY

Phone : +90 (212) 498 41 41 / 4466Fax : +90 (212) 498 41 88

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stanbul Science University founded by TurkishCardiology Foundation, to provide training andeducation in health sciences has been established on28.03.2006. The Medical Faculty, The Institute of

Medical Science, Florence Nightingale Hospital School ofNursing and Health Related Vocational Schools have beenfunctioning under the? Kadir Has University? since 1998.As of 28.03.2006 all of the health related training andeducational programmes and in addition of Faculty ofArts & Science have been attached to recently foundedİstanbul Science University.

İSTANBUL, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDİstanbul is the only city in the world to be sited on twocontinents; Europe and Asia and the meeting place formany people and cultures. İstanbul was known as capitalof the capital cities, and is going to a modern futurewith preserving magnificence of history with proud.

ACCOMMODATIONİstanbul Science University is supportive of its studentsin relation to their accomodation problems too, as thisof importance for the healthy continuation of theirstudies.we offer approximately 150 students opportunityto reside on hospital campus.

LABORATORIES, LIBRARIES AND COMPUTING SERVICESMultidisciplinary Laboratories(2), Molecular Biology andGenetics Laboratory, Histology and EmbriologyLaboratory, Cell Culture Laboratory, Anatomy Laboratory.We have a computing laboratory that has 100 computersand university library including 1574 books, 100 medicalperiodicals and medical databases.

EUC No: N/A





Research Center11



Graduate: 12194



ConservatoryYes

Areas of StudyWe recommend especially cardiovasculardiseases, cardiovascular surgery, oncology,

orthopedics and traumatology, anesthesiologyand reanimation, neurology, radiology andophthalmology. For nursing students ourhospitals provide facilities for oncology,stroke and intensive care placements.

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STUDENT LIFEThe university is placed in the very center of the cityso its very easy for the students to plan their socialactivities out of the university as well as in theuniversity. We have 5 student societies: the Society toPropagate Atatürk’s Convictions, the Society of Fine Arts(Theatre, Photography,Dance), the Environment Society,the Health Promotion Society, the Travel Society.

INTERNATIONALISATIONThe University’s ultimate goal to train and educatehealth professionals and provide graduate and life longlearning in fields of medicine and specialized nursing.Giving special attention to transcultural medicine andnursing is priority of the Istanbul Science University.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONTurkish

E-mail : [email protected] : www.istanbulbilim.edu.tr

Adress : İstanbul Science UniversityBüyükdere Cad. No:120, 34394 Esentepe/Şişli İstanbul / Turkey

Phone : +90 (212) 2136486Fax : +90 (212) 2133461

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TU’s vision is to become a national and internationalfocal point of pioneering studies in the fields ofscience, technology, social sciences, and the arts. Asa higher education and research institution dedicated

to the advancement of basic and applied sciences, ITU’smission is to educate the technological leaders andentrepreneurs of the future in a rich intellectualenvironment sensitive to both local and global issues.

İSTANBUL, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDIstanbul, once known as the capital of capital cities, hasmany impressive features. It is the only city in the worldto straddle two continents, and the only one to havebeen a capital during two consecutive empires -Christian and Islamic. Once capital of the OttomanEmpire, Istanbul still remains the commercial, historicaland cultural pulse of Turkey, and its beauty lies in itsability to embrace its contradictions. Ancient andmodern, religious and secular, Asia and Europe mysticaland earthly all co-exist here.

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Research Center1



Graduate: 5607



ConservatoryYes

Areas of StudyArchitecture, Civil Engineering, Electric and

Electronic Engineering, MechanicalEngineering, Chemical and Metallurgical

Engineering, Mining, Science and Letters,Aeronautics, and Naval Architecture and

Ocean Engineering, Earth Sciences, Scienceand Technology, History of Art, Management,Textile Technologies and Design, Musicology,

Informatics and Nuclear Energy.

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ACCOMMODATIONToday, ITU has an accommodation capacity of 4,828 -housing 712 female and 4,116 male students. Theresidence halls are all located on the campuses andwithin walking distance of school buildings.

LABORATORIES, LIBRARIES AND COMPUTING SERVICESAlthough each campus has its own library, the mainlibrary of the university is located on Ayazaga Campus.Besides books and journals, all ITU libraries housecomputer terminals where students can retrieveinformation from local catalogues as well as national andinternational databases. The books are directly accessibleon open shelves and arranged by subject in accordancewith the classification system used at Library ofCongress. There are computers, connected to Internet,made available to the students in computer rooms on allITU campuses.

STUDENT LIFEA wide variety of student clubs exists at ITU, meetingthe needs of student's diverse interests. Erasmus Student

Club organizes activities also for Incoming ErasmusStudents. Health services for ITU’s students andpersonnel are provided by the Medical-Social Centres,which are connected to the Health, Culture and SportsOffice. With the recent addition of the fully-equippedAyazaga Sports Centre, ITU has been recognized as "amodern, dynamic, active and sports-oriented university".

INTERNATIONALISATIONITU is the first Turkish university to introduce the ECTSand ECTS credits of all undergraduate programmes havebeen attributed. ITU has more than 229 internationalpartnership agreements of which 160 have been signedwith European partners. Having 304 outgoing and 40incoming students for 2006-2007 academic year withinthe framework of Erasmus programme, ITU became theleading university in Turkey with its involvement in EUexchange programmes.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION30% English, 70% Turkish

E-mail : [email protected] : www.eucentre.itu.edu.tr

Adress : Istanbul Technical University Ayazaga Campus European Union Centre Erasmus Office Automation Building 2nd Floor 34469 Maslak ISTANBUL/ TURKEY

Phone : +90 (212) 285 71 83 - 15Fax : +90 (212 285 62 42

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stanbul Commerce University (ITICU) was founded byIstanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Social Servicesand Education Foundation in 2001. ITICU iscompromised of 16 undergraduate programs under 5

Faculties, 5 two-year vocational programs under theVocational Higher Education School. ITICU also providescertificate programs under the Continuous EducationCenter which has certified more than 3000 participantsto date. Institute of Analytical Sciences offers Master ofScience programs in Industrial Engineering, ComputerEngineering and Statistics. Institute of SocialSciences offers 8 postgraduate programs such as Lawof International Commerce & European Union, BusinessAdministration, International Banking and Finance,International Business Administration, LogisticsManagement, Applied Psychology, Accounting andAuditing, International Trade.

İSTANBUL, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDITICU is situated on both European and Asian sides ofIstanbul with 3 campuses in Eminonu, Uskudar, andKucukyali locations. Postgraduate Institutes, Faculty ofLaw, Department of Textile and Design and Departmentof Architectural Interior Design are located on the coastof Golden Horn (Eminonu) at the European side. Facultyof Science and Literature, Faculty of CommercialSciences, Faculty of Communications, English PreparatorySchool are located in Uskudar location. School ofVocational Studies, Faculty of Engineering and Design,Department of Textile and Design, Department ofArchitectural Interior Design are located in Kuçukyalilocation. Between university units quick and easytransportation for reasonable costs by means of land andsea is possible.

EUC No: 223577





Research Center5



Graduate: 700



ConservatoryNo

Areas of StudyBUSINESS, COMMERCIAL SCIENCES,

ENGINEERING AND DESIGN,COMMUNICATION, SCIENCES AND

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ACCOMMODATIONUniversity students in Istanbul reside in the dormitoriesof Credit and Dormitories Association and in otherprivate hostels and dormitories. Public Relations Officeof Istanbul Commerce University helps students to findaccommodation.

LABORATORIES, LIBRARIES AND COMPUTING SERVICESITICU offers to all students and academic staff a solidinformation technology infrastructure with internetconnection. On the day of registration an e-mail addressis given to each student. Libraries of both campuses giveall students access on-line academic databases. Libraryand Documentation Center has over 20000 sourcesincluding books and periodicals. Besides computerlaboratories for academic studies in the University,Faculty of Communication students broadcast Iletisim TVand Radio and publish Italik Periodical.

STUDENT LIFEBesides education, training and scientific research, ouruniversity gives importance to cultural and socialactivities as well. Kandilli Cemile Sultan Grove owned byUniversity Founder is a place for relaxation and fun. Ithas jogging paths, tennis courts, a swimming pool,basketball and volleyball fields, and restaurants. Apartfrom the festivals held in our university, our sports andcultural clubs participate in the festivals of otheruniversities as well.

INTERNATIONALISATIONThe mission is to educate individuals, to monitor thedevelopments in science and technology, to integrateand harmonize them in a realistic manner, to improvehuman resources and enable country-wide and globalintegration thereof. Globalization of academic lifethrough the facilitation and expansion of cooperationwith national and international academic, economic andscientific institutions is one of the main objectives of theUniversity.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONTurkish supported by intensive english.

E-mail : [email protected] : www.iticu.edu.tr

Adress : Istanbul Commerce University Ragıp Gümüşpala Cad., No: 84, Eminönü / Istanbul

Phone : +90 (212) 5114150Fax : +90 (212) 5114188

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stanbul University, as one of the oldest educationalinstitutions, has played a guiding and influential rolein the social and cultural life of our country. IstanbulUniversity consists of 17 faculties, 5 departments, 13schools, 15 institutes and 26 centers situated in many

districts of Istanbul. Main campus is located in Beyazıtwith rectorate and administrative offices and also law,economics and political sciences faculties.

İSTANBUL, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDWith its history stretching back approximately 8000years, Istanbul is an ancient area of habitation. Istanbulhas a unique position in the world as a city at thecrossroads of great civilizations and has hostedcommunities from a variety of belief systems andtraditions. The Istanbul Strait, otherwise known as theBosporus connects the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea,separates the Asian Continent and the EuropeanContinent and divides the city of Istanbul into two.Istanbul is the only city in the world situated on twocontinents. Istanbul covers 9,7% of the territory ofTurkey and is the most important province of Turkey interms of population and economic growth. Istanbulprovide you with festivals, exhibitions, theaters,cinemas, concerts and a lively environment in everytopic.

ACCOMMODATIONStudents are given accommodation at the halls ofresidence on Avcılar and Cerrahpaşa campuses. UniversityHalls of residence and the Loans and Dormitories Agencydormitories, private dormitories, boarding houses andflats for rent are further alternatives.

EUC No: 221793


State University



Research Center55



Graduate: 8089



ConservatoryYes

Areas of StudyFine arts, medicine, dentistry,

veterinary, pharmacy, foreign languageeducation, political sciences,

engineering, economics, naturalsciences (forestry, physics, chemistry,

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LABORATORIES, LIBRARIES AND COMPUTING SERVICESIstanbul University facilitates its students with computerlaboratories and wide internet infrastructure installed inevery faculty and school. Currently, there are 12.000computers and 11.258 internet endpoint connections. Inaddition to comprehensive libraries on all campuses andvirtually every faculty; the Central Library and the RareBooks Library containing manuscripts present a uniquecultural treasure.

STUDENT LIFEIstanbul University students carry out activities and workin their fields of interest in more than 200 studentclubs. Especially the Student Cultural Center is uniquestudent establishment with no equivalent in otheruniversities. The Student Cultural Center organizesactivities throughout the year with the 16 art andculture clubs it incorporates. Istanbul University presentseating facilities to its students in genuinely economicconditions. Service in cafeterias at all our faculties andschools complies with service and hygiene standards.

INTERNATIONALISATIONWe have 453 Erasmus Bilateral Agreements with 137European universities at 26 countries between 2003-2014.In 2006/2007 Academic Year, we have received 79incoming students and sent 147 students. For 2007/2008academic year we are receiving 80 and sending 229students.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONIt is Turkish.Eng.at Medicine, Management and Econ.

E-mail : [email protected] : www.istanbul.edu.tr

Adress : Istanbul University Rectoral, İnternational Academic Relationship Committee 34119 Beyazıt-İstanbul-TÜRKİYE

Phone : +90 (212) 4400051Fax : +90 (212) 4400052

İZMİREKONOMİUNIVERSITY

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zmir University of Economics is the first foundationuniversity of Izmir and the Aegean Region, which isfounded by Izmir Chamber of Commerce. The Missionof IUE is to educate and equip qualified students withleadership attributes, entrepreneurial capabilities,

critical thinking skills and the ability to contributevaluable research in a variety of sciences. The Vision ofIUE is to become a preeminent institution of higherlearning at the forefront of education on a universallevel and to pioneer valuable research in a variety ofdisciplines. IUE has close relations and bilateralagreements with universities from various locations, toprovide our students the chance to study abroad.

İZMİR, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDBeautiful Izmir is Turkey’s third largest city and secondmost important port. A city of palm-lined promenades,avenues and green parks set in sweeping curves along acircular bay, Izmir has an exceptionally mild climate.The city is a busy commercial and industrial center aswell as the gateway to the Aegean Region. Turkey sAegean shores are among the loveliest landscapes in thecountry. The province of Izmir has a long history, datingback to the 3rd millennium BC when it was one of themost advanced cultural centers in Western Anatolia.Today, this modern city still retains traces of its ancient,Ottoman and Levantine past. Economic activities,textiles, food and automotive industries are in the leadas well as agriculture. Tourism is also very developed inthe city and throughout the region.

ACCOMMODATIONThe Dormitory accommodates 480 students. Thedormitory building has a geothermal heating system andair-conditioning system. There are common study rooms,TV saloon, cafeteria, restaurant and beauty parlour.Students can benefit from the Medical Office of theUniversity. The dormitory registration for our earlystudents is in June; and for new students in September.

EUC No: 220981





Research Center6



Graduate: 192



ConservatoryNo

Areas of StudyComputer Sciences,

Administrative Sciences andEconomics, Fine Arts and Design,

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LABORATORIES, LIBRARIES AND COMPUTING SERVICESIUE owns a computer based library and a documentationcenter. The library consists of printed and electronicinformation resources. The information systems of theuniversity have the capacity to follow the latestdevelopments. The university building is designed in sucha way as to allow Internet access from all parts of thebuilding including the library, classrooms, cafeteria,restaurant and dormitories. All the computers used inIUE have Internet access. The computer & graphiclaboratories and free computer areas are open togeneral use.

STUDENT LIFEIUE gives importance to the enrichment of academicprograms with cultural, artistic, and sportive activities.For this reason, IUE has various student clubs thatpromote social life. The activities of the student clubsaim to provide physical, mental, cultural and aestheticdevelopment for our students and improve their skills.Football, basketball and volleyball fields and tenniscourts are available on campus. Student life is enrichedby various activities such as student conferences, careerdays, spring fest, and other organizations.

INTERNATIONALISATIONIUE places great emphasis on international cooperationand has formed relations with universities abroad forstudent and faculty exchange, joint research andscientific studies. IUE gives its students the opportunityto study at partner universities and welcomes incomingstudents to increase the diversity and contribute to thecohesion of different cultures and values.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONEnglish

E-mail : [email protected] : www.ieu.edu.tr

Adress : İzmir Economy University Sakarya Caddesi No: 156 35330 Balçoca-İzmir / TURKEY

Phone : +90 (232) 488 83 50Fax : +90 (232) 488 82 71

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zmir Institute of Technology is a state institutioncomprised of The Graduate School of Engineering andSciences and 3 faculties: Science, Engineering, andArchitecture. The Graduate School offers 21 Master

and 7 Doctoral programmes. The Institutes campus boastsancient Roman baths, waterfalls, olive groves, vineyards,valleys, hills, and Mediterranean flora offering. Theeducational outlook of the Institute seeks to integrateinstruction with research and imparts the essentialconcepts of the sciences in the framework of thisintegrated approach. Its academic programme is derivedfrom an awareness of contemporary and futuretechnologies, and the knowledge and expectations ofindustry. For example, there are housing units with R&Dfacilities and a campus techno-park which establishes afirm link between education and industrial research.

İZMİR, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDThe Institute is situated on 8650 acres on the AegeanSea between Urla and the beautiful resort area of Çesmewhich is known for its long beaches and its proximity toAlaçatı - a famous windsurfing area. İzmir is the closestcity and it is a contemporary, developed and busycommercial centre set around a huge bay. Itstransportation is excellent and consists of an airport, atrain station, a metro system, city buses, ferry boatsand private minibuses. There are modern shoppingcentres, a teleferique, an 18th century market, and oldmosques and churches. The climate is comfortable, witha relatively mild summer due to refreshing breezes fromthe Aegean. The attractive palm-fringed promenadeBirinci Kordon is a popular spot for evening walks andthere are many cafes along the waterfront. İzmir is acity of culture which is home to the Archaeological andEthnographic Museums, the İzmir State Opera and Balletand the İzmir State Symphony Orchestra. Thecosmopolitan city is known world-wide for theInternational İzmir Festival, which hosts performances atthe İzmir Fair, at nearby Çeşme and at Ephesus.

EUC No: 220729


State University



Research Center4



Graduate: 516



ConservatoryNo

Areas of StudyEngineering Sciences

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ACCOMMODATIONThe dormitories are high quality in every aspect:architectural design, local facilities and services. It is akind of "model living village". The rooms are for doubleoccupancy and each has a kitchen, bathroom (withshower system) and private balcony. Facilities include alaundry room, an internet room, a photocopy center, adrawing room, a billiard room and 2 cafeterias. Also,students can live at İnciraltı Dormitories near İzmir city centre.

LABORATORIES, LIBRARIES AND COMPUTING SERVICESOur laboratories are cutting edge and include world classtechnologies. Also there are computer laboratories forstudents available in every faculty building. Furthermore,BUAM is an office which helps both faculty and studentswith their computing and internet questions. Our newcentral library is unique due to its modern architectureand its collection reflects the disciplines at the Institute.It contains materials about the fields of engineering,architecture, and the fundamental sciences. It alsocarries a variety of materials about social sciences,theory, fiction, poetry, and other topics.

STUDENT LIFEStudents lead very active extra-curricular lives thatinclude sports and cultural offerings of a vibrant cityand the natural resources available on campus. Activitiesinclude dance, football, basketball, badminton, singing,scuba diving and many more activities. The Institutesupports student-initiated and -governed associationswith a faculty advisor for each. There are currently 41such associations. There is also the Student Councilwhich was constituted to determine student opinionregarding educational, health, sports, and cultural needs.

INTERNATIONALISATIONSince the language of instruction is English, the Instituteis better equipped for international cooperation and ithas done student and teaching staff mobility exchangeswith more than 25 EU universities. Most of the facultyhave doctorates from prestigious universities abroad andare active in participating in international research. Forexample, grants have been awarded from the EU andINTAS.


E-mail : [email protected] : www.iztech.edu.tr

Adress : İzmir Institute of Technology Office of International Relations Urla İzmir

Phone : +90 (232) 7506515Fax : +90 (232) 7506692

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he mission of Kadir Has University'sundergraduate faculties, vocational schools andgraduate schools is to educate brightindividuals in international relations,

technology, and culture. The school hopes to turn outstudents who have consciously assimilated Atatürk'sprinciples and reforms and who have thus become bettercitizens. They will use the knowledge and experiencethat they have attained for the welfare of the country,nation and humanity. Kadir Has University is dedicatedto becoming an educational and cultural leader inTurkey, as well as an international center for researchand scientific development.

ISTANBUL, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDKadir Has University is composed of three campuses. Themain campus is in the Cibali (Halic or Golden Horn)area. The English preparatory school and vocationalschools are located at the Bahcelievler and Selimpasacampuses, respectively. The Cibali Central Campus TheTekel Cibali buildings, once used as Tekel's tobacco depotand cigarette factory, have been restored according tothe way they were originally, and they have been fittedout as the central campus of our university. In ahistorically very important district of Istanbul, thebuildings now carry the mark of history, scientificeducation and research . Our Cibali central campus'enclosed section only is over 35,000 square meters. TheCibali campus houses classrooms, labs, a central libraryas well as all faculties, institutes, the rectorate and thedeans' offices.

ACCOMMODATIONNo in school housing

EUC No: 220824





Research Center4



Graduate: 505



ConservatoryNo

Areas of Study

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LABORATORIES, LIBRARIES AND COMPUTING SERVICESComputer Laboratories and Internet Connections A totalof 700 computers are in use by staff, all Internetconnected. KHU has eight computer laboratories (two ofthem are Sun-Ray 1 Thin-client based) at the Cibalicampus, two laboratories at Bahçelievler campus, fourlaboratories at the Selimpasa campus. The ComputerTechnologies Center supports IT use for all members ofthe University. We provide the University community withpowerful and consistent desktop computing, serverinfrastructure and a reliable high speed communicationnetwork.

STUDENT LIFESports Kadir Has University is very concerned with theacademic and personal development of its student body.As the University is situated on the shores of Haliç, ourstudents are actively interested in water sports, likerowing and sailing.

INTERNATIONALISATIONAt Kadir Has, we place premium on our internationalacademic and research connections and credentials,internationalization of our education, and developingeducational standards in line with internationalmeasures. Our goal is to become a World University.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONMainstream English, Occasionally Turkish

E-mail : [email protected] : www.khas.edu.tr

Adress : Kadir Has University, Kadir Has Campus (Cibali Merkez) Fatih 34230 Istanbul / Turkey

Phone : +90 (212) 533 65 32 Fax : +90 (212) 533 65 15

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t was founded in 1992. There was only one Facultyand a Vocational Schoold during the first years of theUniversity but now thare are 7 Faculties and 7Vocational Schools. The students are having

undergratuate studies as well as post-graduate studiesthrough the institutes.

KARS, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDKars Privince is located in the Eastearn Anatolian Regionof Turkey.

ACCOMMODATIONThe students have the opportunuties of benefiting fromState dormitories as well as from Private ones.

EUC No: 224909


State University



Research Center4



Graduate: 13987



ConservatoryYes

Areas of StudyVeterinary Medicine, Language

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LABORATORIES, LIBRARIES AND COMPUTING SERVICESEvery Faculty and Vocational school has its own libraryand computer laboratories. And there is a central library.

STUDENT LIFEThe students have the opportunities of social activitiesin the campus as well as in the city center.

INTERNATIONALISATIONOur university has the objective of improving relationshipwith European countries as well as with other ones.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONTurkish, English, French, Georgian, Russian

E-mail : [email protected] : www.kafkas.edu.tr

Adress : Kafkas University Paşaçayır Campus 36000 Kars, TURKEY

Phone : +90 (474) 242 68 00 - 72Fax : +90 (474) 242 68 47

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SU, founded in 1992, is a teaching and researchleduniversity, running undergraduate and postgraduate courses in almost all branches. KSUoperate with 587 administrative staff, 767

academic staff and approximately 14000 registeredstudents. KSU offers undergraduate and post graduateprogrammes in a number of subjects. Education isgenerally conducted in Turkish, however a number ofmodules would also be available in English at thedepartments.

KAHRAMANMARAŞ, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDKahramanmaras is an Anatolian city famous for its historyand its totally unique culture. The city has an area of14,327 km2 and a central population of 350,000. Thecity is largely located in Mediterranean region and someof its towns are in the Southeastern area of Anatolia.The region is rich in plains, mountains and plateaus.Mediterranean climate predominates up to an altitude of800m and harshland climate prevails at higheraltitudes.The agriculturally based industry, especially thetextile industry and red pepper production is flourishingfrom day-to-day. It is a regional trade centre withfood-processing and textile industries. Carved woodenfurniture, copper and brass works and handworks ofglided silver thread are also treasured

ACCOMMODATIONThe university has number of student dormitory roomsfor students are quaranteed. Erasmus Incoming Studentsare offered accommodation to the university’s studentresidence. If they do prefer to find individual housing,they will have to find on their own.

LABORATORIES, LIBRARIES AND COMPUTING SERVICESThe number of publications in the university librarytotals up to 29,207. The number of books transferred aselectronic data into the computer system is 29,303.Additionally, 490 journals and 460 theses are available.Separated from the Central Library, there are twolibraries subortinated to the rectorate. The Universityhas 27 computer lab with total of 660 computers for theuse of students

EUC No: 221773


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Research Center10



Graduate: 600



ConservatoryNo

Areas of StudyEconomics and Management,

Public Administration, Forestry,Agriculture, Medicine, Textileand Electronic Engineering,

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STUDENT LIFESince the foundation of the University, KahramanmaraşSütçü İmam University offers social, cultural and artisticactivities for students. These activities primarily aim toproviding possibilities for the students to bring forththeir identities and personalities.

INTERNATIONALISATIONKSU has been performing student-exchange, cooperativeresearch programs and cooperative education programswith many foreign universities and internationalinstitutions. Within Erasmus content, KSU has 33 bilateralagreements and continues to looking for more partners.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONTurkish and English

E-mail : [email protected] : www.ksu.edu.tr

Adress : Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Avşar Campus 46100 Kahramanmaraş/Turkey

Phone : +90 (344) 2191125Fax : +90 (344) 2191411

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mong the recently established stateuniversities,located on the Western Black SeaRegion of Turkey, KARABÜK UNIVERSITY has 4faculties(Technical Education, Science &Letters,

Fine Arts, Engineering) 1 school of Health Technology, 2Higher Schools of Vocational Education and Institute ofPure & Applied Science. In some of the departmentslectures are performed in the evenings, too. One ofHigher Schools of Vocational Education and Faculty ofFine Arts are in Safranbolu, 8 km away from Karabükand in "the List of World Heritage Cities" by the UNESCO.

KARABÜK, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDKarabük Province is in the Black Sea region of Turkey.The population is 100,749. As a result of the revolutiondecision of the Great Leader Atatürk on the manner ofindustrialization, Karabük province was chosen for thefoundation of the first integrated iron - steel facilitynamely Kardemir (Karabük Iron and Steel Works), ofTurkey. As the 60 % of the Karabük Province is coveredwith forests, the city has a suitable medium forhunting.It hosts numerous natural trekking areas. Thecanyons hold a peculiar place among the naturalbeauties of Karabük. Mencilis Cave is located at theBulak village. With its 6,5 km length, it is the 4thlargest cave of our country Safranbolu is the focus ofinterest not for Turkey, but also for the whole worldwith its historical values. Safranbolu is a sample citywhich reflects all the qualities of the traditional Turkishsocial life and which preserves the cultural legacycreated through its long historical past, within itsenvironmental texture. The success of Safranbolu in thispreservation has made it be included in "the List ofWorld Heritage Cities" by the UNESCO

ACCOMMODATIONThere is a public dormitory on campus run by The HigherEducation Credit and Accommodation Institution and canaccommodate nearly 500 students. There are also severalprivate dormitories as well as the public one. Thedormitory has its laundry and dining hall.

EUC No: N/A


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Research Center1



Graduate: 156



ConservatoryNo

Areas of StudyFaculty of Technical Education(Mechanical

,Metallurgy,Electronic &Computer,Furniture& Decoration) Faculty of Fine

Arts(Architecture,Music) Faculty of Science& Letters (Physics,Chemistry) Faculty of

Engineering Safranbolu VocationalSchool:(Restoration,Textile,Traditional

Handycrafts,Furniture &Decoration,Tourism &Hotel Management, Tourism&Guidance,

Business,Accoutancy) Karabük VocationalSchool(Mechanical,Electrical,Air conditioning

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LABORATORIES, LIBRARIES AND COMPUTING SERVICESThe faculties and the vocational schools have their ownlibraries and computer laboratories.In these laboratories,computer courses and the internet service are providedfor all the students of the university.

STUDENT LIFEStudents at Karabük Unv. participate in the variousactivities such as recreational sport clubs, cultural clubs,chess club, folk dances club, drama clubs, dancing clubs,photograph club, table tennis additionally in-doorsports(basketball,voleyball).Students can find ways ofentertainment to meet their needs by joining one ofthese clubs. The univeristy has a very active StudentCouncil. Through out the year students make activitiesincluding exhibitions, concerts, etc.

INTERNATIONALISATIONKarabük University’s International Relations office isestablished to manage and develop internationalinstitutional connections, staff and student exchangesand research programs. It is crucial that Karabük Unv.involve in cooperative activities with universities havingEUC to improve and innovate the quality of education.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONThe medium of instruction at Karabük University is Turkish

E-mail : [email protected] : karbuk.edu.tr

Adress : Karabük University 100. Yıl, Balıklar Kayası, International Relations Office 78100 Karabük, Turkey

Phone : +90 (370) 4333306Fax : +90 (370) 4338204

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he university is one of the largest stateuniversities in Turkey with one of the bestcampus settings. The main campus is situatedalong the Black Sea coast, covers and area of400 acres, and can be identified from its

surroundings by its atmosphere. The campus has all thefacilities a student may be in need of. The health centreis equipped with basic facilities, and the universityresearch hospital is in five minutes walk. The universityis in a very easy reach by road, sea, and air. It is onlyfive minutes away from the international airport whichreceives tens of daily domestic and international flights.

TRABZON, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDTrabzon, historically and socio-culturally, is the mostimportant centre of Eastern Black Sea Region, and hasa history of approximately 5000 year. Due to thisstillongoing significance, the city is easily accessible byall means of transport. Trabzon airport connects thetown to major cities both in Turkey, and in Europe.There are frequent coach services from Trabzon toalmost any parts of the country. The city is located inan area where green and blue embrace each other, andhas got a rich culture in various aspects. The localfeatures are dominant even today, and most of thetraditions have been kept alive. This is especiallyreflected in its own traditional handcrafted works, thefolk dances, original architectural structure and theclothing style. The sea and fish are the two majoraspects of life in Trabzon, where spending a free daymeans a lot with a variety of both historical and naturalplaces of interest to suit everyone’s taste. Nationalparks, suitable for having any kind of picnic, andplateaus surrounded by a thick forest cover, composedmainly of pine trees, especially worth seeing.

ACCOMMODATIONThe university has seven halls of residence toaccommodate up to 6000 students. Besides these, thereare also many private accommodations within easy reachof the main campus. These are all sharedaccommodation. In addition to these, there are alsoself contained rooms specifically built for theinternational students and staff, both on the maincampus and on the Fatih campus. These rooms includeall kinds of cooking facilities.

EUC No: 221082


State University



Research Center14



Graduate: 2082



ConservatoryYes

Areas of StudyEconomics and Management,

Public Administration, Forestry,Agriculture, Medicine, Textileand Electronic Engineering,

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LABORATORIES, LIBRARIES AND COMPUTING SERVICESThe main library is situated on the main campus and hassubscriptions to all major on-line data bases and on-linebooks and thesis in different fields. All foreign studentsare given full access to the library. The library is openfrom eight to nine o’clock during weekdays, and fromnine to five during the weekends. However, theborrowing desk is open only on Monday to Friday fromeight to nine o’clock. All students enjoy free internetaccess from terminals in computer laboratories. Wirelessinternet connection is also provided throughout the maincampus including accommodation reserved forinternational students.

STUDENT LIFEStudents can take advantage of a dining hall with acapacity of 800 seats on the main campus, and numeroussnack bars and cafeterias serving a range of snacks, andhot and cold beverages. They can benefit from sportfacilities of all kind, from football to swimming. Theycan also find ways of entertainment to suit their needsby joining one of many student clubs with activities suchas climbing, chess, and aviation.

INTERNATIONALISATIONKTU obtained first Erasmus charter in 2003 and hasrecently obtained an extended charter (221082-IC-1-2007-1-TR-ERASMUS-EUC-1). The number of outgoing andincoming exchange students has increased steadily. Wepay attention to maintain high quality in exchange ofstudents and staff. We are also trying to increase ourshare in other EU-projects. All these internationalactivities are co-ordinated by the International RelationsOffice.


E-mail : [email protected] : www.ktu.edu.tr

Adress : Karadeniz Teknik University İnternational Relationship Office Rectoral Ek Bina 61080 Trabzon, Turkey

Phone : +90 (462) 3253232Fax : +90 (462) 3253232

KIRIKKALEUNIVERSITY

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he main campus of Kırıkkale University issituated on Ankara-Kırıkkale main road 7 kmaway from the city center in an area of 5500acres. Kırıkkale University, which stands on the

banks of the river Kızılırmak, was founded in 1992. It issituated at a place that is far from the hustle and bustleof the city and yet, it is a place where one can quicklyand easily reach the cultural and social facilities of theurban life.

KIRIKKALE, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDKIRIKKALE AREA: 4.365 km² POPULATION: 349.396 (1990)DISTRICTS: Kırıkkale (center), Delice, Keskin, Sulakyurt.SITES OF INTEREST: Balışeyh, Hasandede, Çarşı and KüçükŞamil mosques, Hasandede, Koçubaba, Şeyh MustafaKarababa, Kazancıbaba,Şeyh Sadreddin and Şeyhmausoleums. Festivals: Watermelon Festival HasandedeTown, last Monday of September Culture and Art FestivalCity centre 21-27 June Kırıkkale, which stands on thebanks of the river Kızılırmak, is a rapidly growing townin the Mid-Anatolia. It is very close to Ankara, thecapital. The weapon and petrochemical industries makeit a very important center for Turkey. Kırıkkale is like abridge that meets the east and the west of the country.

ACCOMMODATIONKırıkkale University has adequate accommodationfacilities. The dormitory for girls on the main campuscan seat 1096 students while the one for boys canaccommodate 852 students. There are also privatedormitories in the city center.

EUC No: 221636


State University



Research Center7



Graduate: 194



ConservatoryYes

Areas of StudyVeterinary Medicine, Business,International Relations, Law,

Education, Physics, Maths,Western Language and

Literature, Chemistry, History,Sociology, Engineering,

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LABORATORIES, LIBRARIES AND COMPUTING SERVICESOur libraries possess approximately 38.000 boundedbooks in total, 30.000 of which are in Turkish and 8.000of which are in foreign languages. Our central librarycurrently subscribes to approximately 40 periodicalspublished in various foreign languages. The electronmicroscopy laboratory with the most powerfultransmission electron microscopes in Turkey is availablefor researchers.

STUDENT LIFEThere are refectories, canteens, a central cafeteria withthe capacity to serve 3000 students and a centralkitchen on the main campus. The university offers healthservice to all university employees and students.Students can engage in countless indoor and outdooractivities organized by 40 student clubs dealing withsports, arts, environment, literature, etc. There is onefootball pitch in standard size, apart from 2 carpetfootball pitches, 3 volleyball and 2 basketball fields, anathletics field, a tennis court and an indoor gym.

INTERNATIONALISATIONWe have bilateral agreements with various universities inEurope within the scope of Erasmus programme. The EUoffice supports projects and programmes in order toprovide the participation and contribution of ouracademic staff to different research areas.


E-mail : [email protected] : www.kku.edu.tr

Adress : Kırıkkale Universitiy International Relations and EU Coordination Office 71450 Yahsihan-Kırıkkale/Turkey

Phone : +90 (318) 357 37 43Fax : +90 (318) 357 37 43

KOCAELİUNIVERSITY

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ocaeli University (KOU) is a public university inKocaeli, Turkey. The first step for KOU was theAcademy of Engineering and Architecture ofKocaeli founded in 1976. In 1992 it was founded

as Kocaeli University and became an independentinstitution since then. KOU has over 50,000 students andacademic staff of more than 1700, with 57undergraduate programmes in 11 faculties, and 74master and 34 PhD programmes in 3 graduate schools.Besides, there are 18 vocational schools and 6 colleges.The academic year of the University is composed of twosemesters, the first term generally begins on the lastweek of September and ends in the middle of Januaryand second one begins in the middle of February andends in mid June. The university has establishedInternational Relations and EU Office which monitorsBologna developments closely and oversees KOU’sparticipation in the LLP mobility schemes. KOU is also amember of EUA and signed the Manga ChartaUniversitatum on 15 September 2006.

KOCAELİ, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDİzmit is a city of 300.000 inhabitants and is the centraladministrative unit of Kocaeli province, which inhabitsover 1 million residents, In Turkey some province centersbear different names than their provinces; hence is theKocaeli/İzmit distinction. Izmit is the industrial center ofTurkey with thousands of factories of various size,including Turkey’s greatest factory, the Tupras (an oilrefinery), automobile, machinery, and a number of heavyindustries. KOU’s central campus is located just outsideIzmit (Umuttepe Main Campus) in the region of Kocaeli,the most heavily industrialised region of Turkey. Theregion generates 13% of national output of manufacturedgoods, has 13% of national trade and has the highest percapita GDP at USD 7800. İstanbul city is only 90km awayand its second international has been developed on asite 50km distant from Izmit, making the university moreaccessible.

EUC No: 219929


State University



Research Center20



Graduate: 1602



ConservatoryYes

Areas of StudyEngineering, Medicine, Economics

and Administrative Sciences,Sciences and Literature, Law,

Education, Communication

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ACCOMMODATIONThe halls of residence are run by various bodies, namelythe HE Credits and Dorms Institution (first two dorms),the KOU Foundation and some private enterprises. Thoserun by the KOU Foundation offer rooms for 18 people.The annual fees range from 660830. In residence of KOUFoundation there are blankets and bed sheets. Centralheating and hot water, fulltime security, library, studyrooms and laundry for common use are standard.

LABORATORIES, LIBRARIES AND COMPUTING SERVICESThe main library is located in Umuttepe campus and hasabout 50,000 books, 341 periodicals, 135 in Turkish and206 in foreign languages. The opening hours of the mainlibrary are: Mon-Fri 08.30 am 7.00 pm Sat 09.00 am 5.30pm. The university has some more libraries in variouscampuses, too. Besides there are several PC pools andlaboratories at the faculties which offer fast anduptodate technology. The largest of them is at the mainbuilding, with 50 computers and located in a room inthe main library . Everyone can reach library cataloguevia internet.Electronic databases and magazines are freeon http://kutuphane.kou.edu.tr/.

STUDENT LIFEThere are more than 50 active clubs within KOU. Theirinterest areas range from environment to philosophy,from education technologies to international relations,various kinds of arts (theatre, fine arts, folk dance etc.)and sports (underwater sports, mountaineering etc).There are also clubs which help students focus on theirundergraduate and graduate studies e.g. law, computing,engineering, communication, management so forth.Through such clubs, KOU students can enrich their sociallives by adding an enjoyable dimension to their studies.

INTERNATIONALISATIONKOÜ believes that, in order to ensure its place in the21st century’s society of knowledge, Turkey is in needof both a developed and a comprehensive educationsystem with the widest vision and individuals equippedwith the best education facilities. Therefore it aims tosupply the youth an education of universal standards andto prepare its students as the best informed agents ofnot only today but also the future as well.


E-mail : [email protected] : kou.edu.tr

Adress : Kocaeli University Umuttepe Center Campus Eski Istanbul Yolu 10. Km Umuttepe/Izmit

Phone : +90 (262) 3031000Fax : +90 (262) 3031033

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oç University is a private, nonprofit institution,founded in 1993 and located in İstanbul. TheUniversity is supported by the financialresources of the Vehbi Koç Foundation, set upby Vehbi Koç, a leading Turkish businessman, "to

serve humanity by increasing the number of people whocan be of service to the Turkish nation," and iscommitted to the pursuit of excellence in both teachingand research. Koç University sprawls over a sixty-twoacre site. The sixty buildings, academic andadministrative - laboratories, library, dormitories, facultyresidences, social and sports facilities are the product ofa meticulous, integrated design.

İSTANBUL, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDİstanbul is the only city to span two continents, Europeand Asia. The two continents are separated by the hillystraits of the Bosporus. İstanbul has been the capital ofthree world empires: the Roman, the Byzantine and theOttoman, making it the most important city in theWestern and Eastern world for nearly 1,000 years. As ahuge metropolis, it connects continents, cultures andreligions. It is home to 17 million people and is one ofthe greatest business and cultural centers of the world.Koç University is located in Sarıyer, which is the lastdistrict on the most northern part of the European sideof İstanbul. Sarıyer has a small harbour where fishing ispracticed and is famous for its fish restaurants, cafésand bars. Many of İstanbul's city residents come toSarıyer to eat, drink, and relax on the weekends.

ACCOMMODATIONThe University provides on-campus accommodation in thedormitories. Dormitory fees consist of the room fee anda refundable deposit of 400 YTL both paid at thebeginning of the semester. Current room fees range from1200 to 3000 YTL per person depending on the type ofroom (single, double, triple or quadruple). Internet,cable-TV and phone-services are available in each room.

EUC No: 222696





Research Center3



Graduate: 436



ConservatoryNo

Areas of StudyBusiness Administration, Economics,

International Relations, History,Sociology, Psychology, Mathematics,

Physics, Chemistry, AnatolianCivilizations and Cultural Heritage

Management, Computer Engineering,Electrical and Electronics Engineering,Chemical and Biological Engineering,

Industrial Engineering, MechanicalEngineering, Material Sciences and

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LABORATORIES, LIBRARIES AND COMPUTING SERVICESStudent Labs: 2 Chemistry, 10 Engineering, 3 Physics.Research Labs: 4 Chemistry, 11 Engineering, 6 Physics, 2Psychology.

STUDENT LIFEOrganizational and interpersonal skills are essential fortomorrow's leaders, and extracurricular activities thatoffer first-hand experience in teamwork help shapestudents into more responsible, motivated, well-roundedindividuals. Koç University both encourages and supportsparticipation in student activities and cultural and socialorganizations. At present, Koç University has over thirtystudent clubs and organizations covering a wide varietyof interests, and a very active Student Council.

INTERNATIONALISATIONExchange Programs: Undertaken both at theundergraduate and graduate levels. Koç Universitywelcomed 35 exchange students for the 2006-2007academic year and have sent 70 students abroadhttp://exchange.ku.edu.tr Research Institutes: AnatolianCivilizations Institute (ACI) , http://aci.ku.edu.tr/ SpecialPrograms: Harvard-Koç Visiting Scholar Program


E-mail : [email protected] : www.ku.edu.tr

Adress : Koç University, Office of Dean of Students, Rumelifeneri Yolu, 34450, Sarıyer, İstanbul Turkey

Phone : +90 (212) 338 10 00 - 1217Fax : +90 (212) 338 13 60

MALTEPEUNIVERSITY

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altepe University is located at “MarmaraEğitim Köyü” (Marmara Education Village).The Campus extends over an area of 10hectares. It comprises of faculty buildings,

indoor/outdoor sports facilities, an Olympic sizeswimming pool and social-cultural activity centers. Theprinciple of education of Maltepe University can besummarized as Free in Thought, Modern in Science. Themedium of instruction is Turkish. However, departmentsoffer a wide variety of elective courses in English bothfor Erasmus and other students of Maltepe University.There is also a food and beverage lab for the Tourismand Hotel Management students. The computer centerprovides computing facilities in support of research,education and administration. There is free ambulanceservice at the 24-hour open health center on thecampus.

İSTANBUL, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDIstanbul, one of the most beautiful cities in the world,is a bridge between Europe and Asia. It is a mixture ofthe historical and mystical elements of the East-Roman,Byzantium and Ottoman Empires with the modern TurkishRepublic. It is the largest and most crowded city inTurkey with more than 15 million inhabitants. Istanbul isa city which never sleeps. It has got the fast movingpace of an international city. It is the heart of mosteconomic deals with its trade, technology and bankingactivities. It is also a city with a vast historicalbackground. The famous Bosphorus that divides twocontinents, the mosques and palaces, the remnants ofthree Empires gives it a special standing among itspeers. It is a city of the world representing differentcultures blended together, each adding its own aura ofrichness.

ACCOMMODATIONThe student residence halls on the premises of theMarmara Eğitim Köyü are three storey buildings whichcan house up to 1000 students. There are three bedroomflats and studio flats which consist of a bedroom, livingroom, bathroom, toilet and a kitchen. There is acommon recreation room in all residence halls andhealth center. There is laundry hall, computer hall,dining halls and free wireless Internet service oncampus.

EUC No: 220066





Research Center3



Graduate: 570



ConservatoryNo

Areas of StudyArchitecture, Business

Management, CommunicationSciences, Engineering, Fine Arts,

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LABORATORIESThe University Library (Information and DocumentationCenter) is constantly developing its databasesubscription, taking into consideration the needs offaculties and departments. There are approximately35,000 books, and about 1000 national and internationalperiodicals in the library. The libraries of Faculty ofArchitecture and Medicine also contain books andperiodicals on related topics. The computer centerprovides computing facilities in support of research,education and administration. Campus network operatoris on duty 24 hours a day.

SOCIAL FACILITIESA wide range of extra-curricular activities enablesstudents to develop their abilities and leadership skills.There are 36 student clubs, including the Erasmus Club,each serving different interests and talents. Students areencouraged to take part in these clubs which necessitatecooperative work. The university encourages andsupports the clubs and provides activities in accordancewith their objectives. Modern cafes provide pleasantsettings for chatting, having fun time and watching TV.

INTERNATIONALISATIONMaltepe University has been involved in several bilateraland multinational cooperation programs. One of thelargest cooperation programs is the LLP-Erasmus Programamong European Union Programs for Education andTraining, Youth, Culture and Citizenship in 2007-2013.The LLP-Erasmus Office has been established tocoordinate the exchange programs and joint projects.ECTS system is used as the credit standard.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONThe medium of teaching is both Turkish and English

E-mail : [email protected] Web : socrates.maltepe.edu.tr

Adress : Maltepe University, Marmara Eğitim Köyü 34857 Maltepe, Istanbul - Turkey

Phone : +90 (216) 626 10 50 1818 Fax : +90 (216) 626 11 13

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armara University was founded in 1883 as;The Hamidiye School of Higher CommercialEducation;. Throughout its century longhistory, the school underwent various changes

in its name and its structure until the foundation ofMarmara University in 1982 on the premises of theAcademy of Commercial and Economic Sciences when itmerged with other instutions of higher education.Presently, the university has 13 faculties, 11 graduateschools, 9 vocational schools and 32 research centers.Marmara University is the only polyglot university in thecountry that offers education in four languages (Turkish,English, German and French) in certain programs.

İSTANBUL, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDIstanbul, situated at the meeting point of Europe andAsia, is known as the; Cradle of Civilisations;. With itspopulation over 12 million, the city is a magnificientmetropolis sheltering the cultural and historical heritageof the East and West. The Bosphorus is not just a straitthat divides the city into two, but also a; wedding ring;matching the two continents. Palaces, castles, mosques,churches, and many other similar structures make upthe historical texture of the city. The cultural life of thecity is further enriched by festivals, fairs, congresses,concerts and similar activities, most of which are heldinternationally. Marmara University has some importantstrategic advantages on which it can build: Its bridgefunction between Asia and Europe, and being the onlyuniversity located on both sides of the city. The buildingsof the University are located in 14 different sites of thetwo continents.

ACCOMMODATIONPublic and private dormitories are available near thecampuses. There is also a guest house of the Universityin the Göztepe campus, for limited number of guests.

EUC No: 221719


State University



Research Center32



Graduate: 8889



ConservatoryYes

Areas of StudyDentistry (English), Medicine (English),Pharmacy, Fine Arts, Economics and

Administrative Sciences (Turkish,English, German and French),

Engineering (English), EducationalSciences, European Studies,

Communication, Pure and AppliedSciences, Nursing, Arts and Sciences,Divinity, Technical Education (Turkish).

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LABORATORIESThere are 7 main libraries in the University. The CentralLibrary is located in Göztepe campus of the University.Individual libraries are also in service at the Faculties.The total number of books in these libraries isapproximately 490,000. These libraries are subscribed to697 periodicals in Turkish, English, French, German andother languages. There are approximately 7,000computers in the University.

SOCIAL FACILITIESThe rectorate of the University helps the developmentof the social and cultural lives of the students. To thisaim, sports activities like basketball, volleyball, football,tennis, table tennis, wrestling, aerobics, billiard,mountaineering, as well as cultural activities like folkdances, drama, chess and dancing are supported. Alsomore than 50 clubs have been established by studentsin various fields like science, arts, sports and hobbies.

INTERNATIONALISATIONMarmara University is a participant of the LLP/Erasmusexchange program and also has active exchange withuniversities from the USA, Europe and Asia. Besides,many foreign guest lecturers are teaching at theUniversity within the framework of these agreements.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONTurkish, English, German, French

E-mail : [email protected] : www.marmara.edu.tr

Adress : Marmara University,Rectorate: Göztepe Campus 34722 Kadıköy Istanbul Turkey Erasmus Office: Göztepe Campus 34722 Kadıköy Istanbul Turkey Tel: (+90216) 345 2167 / 8211; 347 8714

Phone : +90 (216) 348 94 45Fax : +90 (216) 346 20 96

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ehmet Akif Ersoy University, founded in 2006,is located in the Mediterranean Region in thesouth of Turkey. The campus area covers aland of approximately 6000 acres which is

located 9 km to the south of Burdur. The University hasgot State Student Hostels which can accommodate 4000students.

BURDUR, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDBurdur is a small province in the hinterland of theregion. Although it lacks the turquoise coast, it is ofinterest with its natural beauties and historical remainsdating as far as 6000 BC. The thermal resorts also areattractive for those who like spas. The most appealingfeature of Burdur is insuyu the second largest cave ofthe world. It is 12 kms from Burdur. There are millionsof stalactites and stalagmites as well as nine pools inthe cave which is 597 m long and it is good forwandering in little boats. Since the water in the cave iscuring for diabetes it is widely visited by diabetics. Fornaturelovers and worshippers of swimming and beachesthere are plenty of opportunities.The Centik beach is bythe side of Lake Burdur, 8 kms from the city; the SaldaLake is a rarely visited camping area with forestedsurrounding and a delightful beach. This a must to see.For fishing, Golhisar Lake is excellent. All of these lakesprovide a rare beauty of nature.

ACCOMMODATIONState hostels, Private hostels, Hotels

LABORATORIESUniversity Labs, University Library, Public Library

EUC No: 238341


State University



Research Center1



Graduate: 18

Number of Staff Academic Staff: 216Research Assistant: 8

ConservatoryYes

Areas of StudyElementary education, Primary

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SOCIAL FACILITIESStudents can take sports such as tracking, football,tennis, swimming. The university has got clubs such asLatin Dances, Chess, Tracking, Bird Observation and otheryouth clubs.

INTERNATIONALISATIONFull time internet access is available to all of thestudents.


E-mail : [email protected] : www.mehmetakif.edu.tr

Adress : Mehmet Akif Ersoy University 15100- Burdur - TURKEY

Phone : +90 (248) 2122700Fax : +90 (248) 2122718

MERSİNUNIVERSITY

EUC No: 220970


State University



Research Center14



Graduate: 730Number of Staff

Academic Staff: 715Research Assistant: 1175

ConservatoryYes

Areas of StudyEngineering, Arts and Sciences,

Medicine Fine Arts, BusinessAdministration and Economics,Architecture, Communication,

Aquaculture, Technical Education,Health, Jewelry Desıgn And

Technology, Physical Education AndSports, Tourism And Hotel

Management, Education, Pharmacy

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ersin University was founded in 1992 andstarted education programs in 1993-1994. TheUniversity began with 4 faculties, 1 college,4 vocational schools and 2 Institutes.Currently with its 11 faculties, 6 schools,

aims to fulfill the needs and expectations of the societyby providing high quality education and training inalmost every discipline. The University has had about 10thousand graduates, has broadened its current acaedicstaff to more than 1.000 academiicans, and enrolls20.000 students. The main campus of The University islocated in Çiftlikköy, with branches in Tece and Yenişehir.All these campuses are modern with their comfortableand healthy atmosphere. In addition, the university hassports and reserach centers, situated in the city centerand other towns, which serve the students and academicstaff.

MERSİN, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDThe City of Mersin is the center of the Mersin Region,which covers an area of 15.859 square kilometers,roughly corresponding to two percent of Turkey s totalland. Located in the land of ancient “Clicia”, thepopulation of the city is 500.000, with 1.500.000 in theprovince. The name of the province was changed fromİçel to Mersin in June, 2002. The Mediterranean climate,coupled with rich agricultural lands and the use of latesttechniques im greenhouse production, provide for severalharvests of farm products ecah year. Industrialdevelopments in the formation of fertilizer and foodprocessing plants, as well as an important oil rafinerycomplex have increased employement oppurtunities.Mersin is Turkey’s third largest sea port and a free tradezone, and is at the center of a busy transportationnetwork. In recent years along the western coast, manynew tourist complexes and summer villages haveemerged. The coastal area is also very rich inarcheological sites, including Uzuncaburç, Kanlıdivane,Kızkalesi, Viranşehir (Pompeipolis), Eshab-ı Kehf,Anemorium. These are major attractions not only fortheir historical significance but also for their beautifulscenery.

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ACCOMMODATIONAccommodation for students is available at Tece Campuson the seaside. Information concerning accommodation inthe state and/or private dormitories as well as rentalproperties in the summer houses of residents who livein the areas can be obtained from the Student AffairsOffice. To help in solving the accommodation problem,private dormitories with a capacity of more than onethousand have been opened.

LABORATORIESIn all academic centers there are many labs, used forconducting research. General English and VocationalEnglish classes are also offered in language labs. TheCentral Library uses the U.S. Library of Congress-Categorization System and the British-American CatalogueRegulations. The library services offered our studentsand academic staff are information and guidanceborrowing, cataloging, classifying, and scanning andelectronic information network. The University isconnected to the internet and most departments of TheUniversity have access to the internet.

SOCIAL FACILITIESThe sport facilities at the university include an artificialfootball field/pitch two tennis courts, two basketballvolleyball and handball courts, one miniature golf and atemporary gymnasium and swimming pool. There are 56scientific, sports, social and cultural student clubs. Theannual cultural and sports festival is held in the monthsof April and May. Students from other universities areinvited to join in the festivities. There is also smartclass and university radio.

INTERNATIONALISATIONThe overall objective of the University’s strategy is toprepare students for life in a multicultural communityand to facilitate their future employment. The long termgoals of the University is to become an integrated, highquality higher education institution with an internationaland intercultural curriculum, mobile academic staff andstudents, recognizing study achievements in accordancewith the principles of ECTS and Lisbon Convention.


E-mail : [email protected] : www.mersin.edu.tr

Adress : Mersin University Ciftlikkoy Campus, İnternational Relationship Sube Mudurlugu, Mezitli, 33343, Mersin

Phone : +90 (324) 3610001 3153Fax : +90 (324) 3610573

MIDDLE EASTTECHNICALUNIVERSITY

EUC No: 220496


State University



Research Center41



Graduate: 6193



ConservatoryNo

Areas of StudyEngineering, Natural and AppliedSciences, Architecture, Design,

Regional Planning, Teacher Education,Economics and Political Science andInternational Relations, Humanities.

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iddle East Technical University (METU)currently has 5 faculties, and 5 graduateschools. METU is the leading technicaluniversity in Turkey in terms of the number

of publications in international journals, and the amountof funds generated from international research projects.Almost all of faculty members have internationalexperience, and the majority with PhD degrees receivedfrom prestigious universities abroad. METU has thelargest volume in contract research sponsored by publicand private organizations on the national scene. TheUniversity s science park, METU-Technopolis as the firstoperational science park in Turkey, that hosts around 130high tech R&D companies has been a major undertakingto foster strong links with industry and supportentrepreneurial activity.

ANKARA, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDAnkara is the capital city of Turkey, located in theCentral Anatolian Region, and at the heart of Turkey.

ACCOMMODATIONThere are 18 dormitories and resident facilities forstudents on campus, which can accommodate nearly7,000 students.

LABORATORIESMETU library has one of the largest collections(predominantly in English) in Turkey, it contains 348,260books and 159,900 bound periodicals and subscribes to11,000 electronic and 1,500 print journal subscriptions,50 online databases, over 1,780 books and serial CD’s,1,300 doctoral dissertations and 11,600masters theses.The METU Computer Center offers all its students andfaculty access to up-to-date computing and networkingresources. Students benefit the use of software availableon central servers, dial-up connections outside thecampus, the FTP service, etc.

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SOCIAL FACILITIESThere are various sports and recreation activities inMETU and the students can choose from a wide array ofchallenges for all skill levels. Places for Sports Activities:Outdoor and Indoor (Olympic) Pool, 3 Gymnasia (fitness,squash, sauna), Football Stadium (12,000 seats forspectators and a running track with 6 lanes), TennisCourts, Outdoor Basketball & Volleyball Grounds, Pingpong Tables, Artificial Football Field. Amateur StudentClubs: 78 student clubs ranging from Aeronautica to BirdWatching Club.

INTERNATIONALISATIONAs attested by 135 active exchange or cooperationprograms with universities and research institutions,METU leads the national universities in terms of depthand breadth of international ties. Moreover, theUniversity is a member of many networks andassociations to include EAU, EAIE, SEFI, CIEE, IEE, GE3,UNESCO-International Association of Universities, DigitalEducation Network, and Black Sea Universities Network.


E-mail : [email protected] : www.metu.edu.tr

Adress : Middle East Technical University, Inonu Bulvari, 06531 ODTU, Ankara, Turkey. Tel: +90 312 210 2000, Fax: +90 312 210 1105, International Students and Study Abroad Office, METU Rectorate, Nr: 504, METU, 06531 ODTU, Ankara, Turkey.

Phone : +90 (312) 2102298Fax : +90 (312) 2103486

MİMAR SİNANFINE ARTSUNIVERSITY

EUC No: 221859


State University



Research Center6



Graduate: 850



ConservatoryYes

Areas of StudyFINE ARTS, ARCHITECTURE, SOCIAL

SCIENCES

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imar Sinan Fine Arts University with abackground dating to 1882 is one of theoutstanding educational institutions of Turkey.Even though the institution has changed its

title as the Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in 2004, itis a rooted institution with a 125 years old history in arteducation. Our university is located on the shores ofBosporus, in the centrum of Istanbul, a focal point of artand culture, where two continents meet. Our Institutionwas founded in accordance with the modernizationconcepts that prevailed in the late Ottoman period andhas undersigned many “firsts” in arts and architecture inour country. The institution has been faithful to itsmission after the foundation of the Turkish Republic andhas carried on its duty as a pioneer of modernizationthroughout the years of the young Republic to reach ourday. The sound and well-equipped academic staff of ouruniversity is, as was, our major asset for leading us toour goals.

İSTANBUL, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATED“There, God and man, nature and art have createdtogether an extraordinary place that is definitely worthseeing” says the French poet Lamartine in his attemptto define Istanbul. Istanbul as the only city situated ontwo continents in world is known as the "capitol ofcapitols". It ruled continents first as the capitol of theRoman Empire, then as the capitol of the Eastern RomanEmpire (Byzantium) creating immense geographies ofpeace. Istanbul which became the capitol of theOttoman Empire in later years proudly carries thesplendor of its past while at the same time marchestowards modernity with firm steps in our day. Thediversity she offers has always fascinated the visitors ofIstanbul. The 1990's and into the 2000's the significanttraces of change that were left on Istanbul can besummarized as the mark that global economics andglobal politics have stamped on the city. Istanbul is aglobal site that has always been open to influences ofdifferent environments, has been enriched by suchinfluences and has been flexible enough to export theaccumulation that she has accumulated and reproduced.The characteristics that provide Istanbul its status as acultural World City rests in this intense intra-culturaldialogue rooted in its past.

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ACCOMMODATIONThe Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University does not yet haveany boarding facilities for students within its body.Students usually stay in private or public boardinghouses. They would like to share a flat with their friendsclose to university.

LABORATORIESMain Library and the libraries of the various departmentsof the faculties with documents related to their areasof specialization are at the disposal of all students. TheConstruction Physics and Materials Discipline Laboratoryand the Mechanics Laboratory of the Department ofArchitecture, the Photography Atelier of the Departmentof Photography, the Chemistry Laboratory of theDepartment of Textiles and Fashion Design, thePhotography Laboratory, the Information TechnologiesComputer Laboratory and the Cinema-TV Center's Filmand Television Laboratories are located.

SOCIAL FACILITIESMSGSU has a lively and intensive activities programextended throughout the academic year. Besides theactivities arranged by the Rectorate, each departmentruns its own academic and social activities. In addition,students organize various activities through the StudentsActivity Coordination Body and MSGSU hosts the activitiesof diverse organizations in Istanbul. Exhibitions, concerts,shows, academic meetings, symposiums and workshopsare monthly scheduled.

INTERNATIONALISATIONInternational activities and co-operations are carried outby all faculties of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. Asa result of the programs on art, architecture and scienceat the institution, the most important co-operationpartners have traditionally been fine arts academies andarchitectural faculties, EU research institutes and nonEU countries such as USA, Russia, China, South Korea,Japan, Australia and Ukraine.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONCOURSES ARE IN TURKISH EXCEPT TWO MASTER COURSES.

E-mail : [email protected] : www.msu.edu.tr

Adress : Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. No. 24 34427 Fındıklı - ISTANBUL - TURKEY

Phone : +90 (212) 2521600 538Fax : +90 (212) 2440436

MUĞLAUNIVERSITY

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ugla University is a large and progressiveuniversity situated in Mugla Province, one ofthe most distinguished regions of the country.Students of the University receive education

and training surrounded with modern facilities and froma young and dynamic team of academics withinternational backgrounds and approaches. MuglaUniversity provides a very pleasant campus environmentwith pleasingly equipped buildings, sufficientlaboratories, many dining facilities, centers for sociocultural activities, sports facilities and moderndormitories.

MUĞLA, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDThe province of Mugla, located in the southwest ofTurkey where the Aegean Sea meets Mediterranean, is avital center for Turkish and world tourism with itslegendary bays and beaches; magnificent landscapes;impressive cultural heritage and popular holidaydestinations like Bodrum,Marmaris and Fethiye. Mugla,the province's capital, is a steadily developing, moderncity famous for its unique architecture. There are twointernational airports in the province which also has thelongest coast in Turkey with 1124 km. The world ofentertainment virtually moves from big cities to theregion as soon as summer begins and many festivals,performances and concerts take place. Mugla today, isnot only a city of natural/historical resources but auniversity city moving towards becoming a centre foreducation and culture

ACCOMMODATIONMugla University offers student housing on campus. Staterun student halls have a capacity of around 2700students and around 2000 students can find privatestudent accommodation facilities surrounding thecampus. They may also rent and share flats in the city.

EUC No: 219953


State University



Research Center13



Graduate: 723



ConservatoryNo

Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, History,Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Sociology,

Statistics, Translation and Interpretation Studies,Turkish Language and Literature, Economics,Business Administration, Educational Sciences,

Elementary Education, Music Education, Painting-Crafts Education, English Language Education,German Language Education, Turkish Language

Education, Civil Engineering, Fisheries Engineering,Electronics and Computer Education, Wood

Science and Furniture Design Education, Nursing,Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Physical

Education and Sports Teaching, Recreation,Hospitality Management, Travel Management

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LABORATORIESCentral Library, built on a 7000 m2 closed area oncampus, serves to support research and educationactivities. It holds around 80,000 volumes and 800printed journals. Campus computing environment offersfast Internet connection, web mail service and many PCrooms. There are modern laboratories especially forbasic sciences and vocational education besides manyworkshops and other purpose-built research facilities.

SOCIAL FACILITIESMugla University provides plenty of opportunities forstudents to participate in social, cultural, artistic andscientific activities. Throughout the year, the Universityand student societies carry out miscellaneous activitiesincluding live performances, film days, exhibitions,concerts, sales, artistic pursuits, panels and conferences.There are fully equipped sports halls, sports fields andmany activity centers within the campus. Each year theUniversity holds Spring Festival where different socialand cultural activities take place.

INTERNATIONALISATIONInternational Office coordinates EU programs, exchanges,international projects and activities, and internationalpromotion of the University. The University has manybilateral agreements and participates actively in Erasmusstudent exchange, outgoing and incoming alike.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONTurkish (Some departments offer courses in English

E-mail : [email protected] : www.mu.edu.tr

Adress : Muğla University Kötekli Campus 48000 Muğla/Turkey

Phone : +90 (252) 2111960Fax : +90 (252) 2111051

MUSTAFAKEMALUNIVERSITY

EUC No: 222219


State University



Research Center9



Graduate: 344



ConservatoryYes

Areas of StudyFaculty of Medicine, Faculty of

Science and Arts, Faculty ofVeterinary,Faculty of Medicine,

Faculty of Architecture andEngineering

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ustafa Kemal University (the MKU) wasformally established in Hatay in 1992.Sinceits foundation, the Faculty of Agriculture,the Faculty of Economics and Business

Administration, the Faculty of Education, the Faculty ofFisheries and Aquatic Sciences, the Faculty ofEngineering and Architecture, the Faculty of Science andLiterature, the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty ofVeterinary Medicine have been established and havebegun their educational activities. Established in 2002,the faculty opfe Medicine has not addmited students yet.The higher education school of Physical Education andSports, Hatay Higher Education School of Health and theHotal Management provide service in the field ofeducation as the three higher education schools affiliatedwith our University. İn addition, Antakya, Iskenderun,Dörtyol, Samandağ, Reyhanli, Kirikhan and YayladagiVocational Schools of Higher Education maintaineducation in the provincial centers.

HATAY, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDHatay a place where the cultures and history meet.Antakya, the biblical city called Antioch., lies on theAsi river (Orontes) on a fertile plain surrounded by grandmountains. Once the capital of Selecuid kings, it wasnotorious for its wealth and luxury. In Roman times, thecity continued to thrive with commerce and culture. Itfeatured porminently in early Christianity annd St.Barnabas, St. Paul and St. Peter all visited city. TheAntakya Meseum houses one of the richest collections ofRoman mosaics in the world. These fantastic paintings instone were uncovered at excavations in Antakya andnearby Daphne. Outside the town, the Grotto of St.Peter is the cave church from which the apsotlepreached for the first time and where he established theChristian Community. In 1983 church was declared a holysite by the Vatican. Other places of interest include abustling bazaar and the Mosque of Habib Neccar. Southof Grotto the Iron Gate was one of the actual entrancesof biblical Antioch. The castle of Antioch, set high abovethe city offers a magnificent view over the town and theplain.

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LABORATORIESCentral Library covers a space of 2700 m2 in itstemporary building. There are also branch Librance infaculties. MKU libraries have approximetly 4.000 volumesof books periodicalsand dissertations. An on-line systemenable the Access of Library catologus from offices andall the libraries.

SOCIAL FACILITIESMore than 15 student clubs are active, sponsoringconferences, concert display excursions, scientifcactivitiesan done of the year's highlights, the SpringFestival, brings a vivid atmosphere to MKU campuses.Sports and recreational facilities include indoor andoutdoor voleyball, basketball and tennis courts, soccerfields, olympic swimming pool.

INTERNATIONALISATIONMKU as a research university of internatrional satndingtries to expand its current international mission andprofile. MKU has 30 active Exchange or cooperationprogrammes with different universities and researchinstutions in Europe, Japan and USA. MKU students alsoparticipate intensively in international activities such asAEGEE and AIESEC.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONEnglish - Turkish

E-mail : [email protected] : www.mku.edu.tr

Adress : Mustafa Kemal University Foreign Affairs Department Antakya / Hatya 31040 TURKEY

Phone : +90 (326) 2213317 437Fax : +90 (326) 2215815

NAMIKKEMALUNIVERSITY

EUC No: 232553


State University



Research Center0



Graduate: 0



ConservatoryNo

Areas of StudyAgriculture Engineering Food

Engineering LandscapeArchitecture

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amık Kemal University was founded inTekirdağ in 2006. There are 4 faculties, twoof which are newly established (Faculty ofScience and Letters, Faculty of Medicine) and

two of which were founded before (Faculty ofAgriculture and Çorlu Faculty of Engineering); 1 HighSchool of Health; 9 Vocational High Schools (TekirdağVocational High School, Çorlu Vocational High School,Çerkezköy Vocational High School, Hayrabolu VocationalHigh School, Malkara Vocational High School, MarmaraEreğlisi Vocational High School, Muratlı Vocational HighSchool, Saray Vocational High School and ŞarköyVocational High School); 3 Institutes (Institute of SocialScience, Institute of Natural Science, Institute of HealthScience)

TEKİRDAĞ, WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATEDTekirdağ is located in the North-West coast of MarmaraSea in the region of Thrace. According to Herodot’shistorical map in 5th century B.C., the oldest name ofTekirdağ is BISANTHE. Later, It was named asRHAEDESTUS and RODOSTO. The city called TEKFURDAĞIby the Ottomans, then named as TEKİRDAĞ in the termof Republic. The city of Tekirdağ, which is famous withits meatball and wine, is known “The Pearl of Marmara”and has considerable advantages with its natural beautyand cultural wealth. Tekirdağ is a historical and touristiccity with the Museum of Archeology and Ethnography,the Museum of Rakoczi, the House of Namık Kemal, themosques built in the times of the Ottoman Empire,fountains, hand-woven rugs of Karacakılavuz, The CherryFestival, The Festivals of Bağbozumu and Tepreş, naturalbeaches and Çamlıköy (Kastro). On the other hand,Tekirdağ offers a social life environment with its cafés,cinemas, and sports centers. Tekirdağ is also a neighbourto İstanbul, one of the biggest cities of the world, andit takes the economical and cultural advantages of thisposition.

ACCOMMODATIONDormitories, Houses

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