Academic Recognition
Courses completed during the mobility period are recognised at FSMVU in accordance with the ECTS system and the approved Learning Agreement.
Outgoing Mobility Programmes
KA171 – Erasmus+ Student Mobility for Studies
Erasmus+ KA171 (International Credit Mobility) enables students of Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University to undertake study periods at partner universities located outside Europe within the framework of Erasmus+ cooperation projects.
Mobility Type
Student Mobility for Studies
Duration
2–12 months
ECTS Target
30 ECTS per semester
Programme
Erasmus+ KA171
The International Experience
Opportunities Beyond Borders
Three important dimensions of KA171 study mobility.
Global Experience
Students gain international academic experience by studying at partner universities in non-European countries.
Institutional Support
The International Programs Unit (IPU) provides guidance and support before, during, and after the mobility period.
01 / Overview
Erasmus+ KA171
Erasmus+ KA171 Student Mobility for Studies offers FSMVU students the opportunity to study at higher education institutions in partner countries outside Europe. The programme is implemented on a project basis and is limited to universities with which FSMVU has a valid inter-institutional agreement.
Mobility opportunities, partner countries, and quotas vary depending on the scope and budget of the approved Erasmus+ KA171 projects.
2–12 months
Students may participate in Erasmus+ KA171
study mobility for a minimum of
2 full months (or one academic
term / trimester) and a maximum of
12 months.
02 / Selection Framework
Eligibility & Application
Review academic requirements and the published selection weighting.
All enrolled bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students of Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University are eligible to apply for KA171 student mobility for studies.
Minimum Academic Requirements
These are the stated minimum CGPA requirements. Programme availability, project conditions, and official selection procedures also apply.
Selection Criteria
Academic Achievement
50%
Foreign Language Proficiency
50%
Academic achievement and foreign language proficiency each carry 50% of the base score. Bonus and deduction points are then applied as in KA131: children of martyrs and veterans +15, students with disabilities +10, protection decision under Laws 2828 / 5395 +10, AFAD disaster aid +10; previous Erasmus+ mobility at the same level −10, mobility to your country of citizenship −10, not participating after selection without withdrawing in time −10.
TURNA Application Portal
Open TURNA Portal
Applications are submitted via the TURNA Portal operated by the Turkish National Agency.
03 / KA171 Information
Programme Details
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Academic Requirements
- Undergraduate students: Minimum CGPA of 2.20 / 4.00.
- Graduate students: Minimum CGPA of 2.50 / 4.00.
Financial Support
Selected students may receive a monthly grant and travel support, subject to the conditions and budget of the relevant Erasmus+ KA171 project. Participation without receiving a grant is also possible.
- Monthly grant: €700 for partner countries in Regions 1–3 and 5–12.
- Travel support according to the European Commission distance band; a higher amount applies to green travel.
- Students with fewer opportunities: +€250 / month (details).
- Payment: 80% after the grant agreement is signed, 20% after return documents and the EU Survey are completed.
Grant availability and support depend on the applicable KA171 project's approved conditions and budget.
Academic Recognition
Courses successfully completed during the mobility period are recognised within the framework of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) , provided that they are approved in the Learning Agreement.
As most partner universities outside Europe are not yet connected to Erasmus Without Paper (EWP), KA171 students use the European Commission’s Learning Agreement for Studies form instead of EWP Dashboard.
Important Notes
- KA171 mobility opportunities depend on project availability.
- Quotas are limited and defined by the project scope.
- Mobility is available only for partner institutions announced in the official call.
- Students are advised to follow FSMVU IPU announcements regularly.