Academic Excellence
Study at partner universities with full academic recognition based on approved equivalences.
Outgoing Mobility Programmes
International Exchange Mobility
The International Exchange Program provides students with the opportunity to study for one semester at partner universities in non-European countries within the scope of inter-institutional agreements.
Mobility Type
Study Mobility
Region
Non-European Countries
Duration
One semester
ECTS Target
30 per semester
The International Experience
Opportunities Beyond Borders
Three dimensions of international study mobility.
Global Experience
Develop intercultural competence through learning in diverse academic environments.
Full Support
IPU guides students before, during, and after mobility with clear procedures and communication.
01 / Programme Scope
Overview
Global Mobility
International Exchange Programme
International Exchange Mobility enables students of Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University to spend one semester at partner higher education institutions outside Europe.
Mobility opportunities, partner countries, and quotas vary depending on the scope and budget of the approved cooperation framework and the active inter-institutional agreements.
02 / Selection Framework
Eligibility & Application
Review the academic requirements, selection criteria and application portal.
All enrolled bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students of FSMVU are eligible to apply.
Minimum Academic Requirements
Minimum CGPA
Undergraduate Students
2.20 / 4.00
Minimum CGPA
Graduate Students
2.50 / 4.00
The minimum CGPA requirements are shown for undergraduate and graduate study levels.
Selection Criteria
Academic Achievement
50%
Foreign Language Proficiency
50%
Academic achievement and foreign language proficiency each account for 50% of the selection weighting. Accepted language scores: the FSMVU language exam (FSMEPT), YÖK-recognised exams (e.g. YDS, YÖKDİL, e-YDS) or internationally recognised exams (e.g. TOEFL iBT, IELTS).
TURNA Application Portal
Open TURNA Portal
Applications are submitted via the TURNA Portal.
03 / International Exchange Information
Programme Details
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Duration
International Exchange study mobility lasts one semester at the partner university, with a study programme of 30 ECTS.
Requirements
- Undergraduate students: Minimum CGPA of 2.20 / 4.00.
- Graduate students: Minimum CGPA of 2.50 / 4.00.
Before departure, prepare the Learning Agreement with your departmental coordinator using FSMVU’s own form; course changes abroad are made with the Changes to the Learning Agreement form. Both forms are on the Documents page.
Financial Support
The International Exchange Program does not provide a grant. Students cover their own travel, accommodation, visa, insurance and living costs.
Participation is self-funded; no Erasmus+ or institutional grant is paid for this programme.