International Programs Student Mobility
International Exchange Students

Application Process

Welcome to Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University (FSMVU) — one of Istanbul’s leading universities combining academic excellence and cultural diversity. We are excited to welcome international exchange students who wish to study and experience life in Istanbul.

Exchange Learning Agreement Academic Recognition Cultural Experience
1 Nomination

Your home university officially nominates you for exchange mobility at FSMVU.

2 Application

Prepare and submit the required application documents to the International Programs Unit.

3 Acceptance

After evaluation, FSMVU issues the Letter of Acceptance to the home institution.

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Before Application

Overview

Each incoming student must be nominated by their home university within the scope of a valid bilateral agreement for the relevant faculty or department at FSMVU.

Once the nomination is received, the International Programs Unit (IPU) will guide the applicant through every step of the process, including document submission and acceptance.

2
Nomination & Documents

Application Procedure

The home university coordinator must send a nomination email to IPU containing the following information:

Name of the institution
Full name and contact information of the student
Field of study
Intended mobility period — Fall, Spring or full academic year

Required Documents

After nomination, students must complete and email the following documents to [email protected].

Student Application Form → Learning Agreement — signed by home coordinator →
Copy of Passport
Student Certificate — in English
Confirmation Letter from Home University
Submission: Application documents should be sent to [email protected] .
3
Evaluation & Acceptance

After Submission

Once the application is reviewed, the International Exchange Coordinator and the International Programs Unit (IPU) issue the Letter of Acceptance to the student’s home institution.

Letter of Acceptance Issued after the submitted application and documents have been reviewed.
Changes to Learning Agreement Changes to Original Learning Agreement →
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International Programs Unit

Contact

FSMVU International Programs Unit Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University

Merkezefendi Mah. Mevlevihane Cad. No:26–27, Zeytinburnu / Istanbul

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +90 212 521 8100 (Ext: 2231)

Welcome to FSMVU

The International Programs Unit will support you throughout your exchange application and mobility process, from nomination and document preparation to acceptance and arrival in Istanbul.