Orhun Student Exchange Program is a program that supports student and faculty exchanges in accordance with the protocols established between the members of the Turkish Kenesi Association of Turkish Universities. This program aims to increase academic and cultural cooperation between universities in the Turkish world

Target Countries and Universities

Within the

framework of this program, students have the opportunity to attend universities that are members of the Association of Turkish Kenesi Turkish Universities. The program is designed with the aim of strengthening cooperation between members

Application Time and Process

Applications to the

Orhun Student Exchange Program are usually accepted in May and June. Each university calls for applications by publishing protocol and quota information on its website. Applications are accepted so that they are valid for the next academic year.

Periods of Mobility

Students can participate in the exchange program in the fall or spring semester, or to cover both semesters. The fall period usually covers September-January, while the spring period covers February-May. These periods may vary by university

Terms of Participation

• To be a full-time registered student at our university
• An overall GPA of at least 2.5/4.0
• International students cannot benefit from the exchange program under protocols with universities in their home country
• Application evaluations are made based on students' academic achievements

Required Documents

At the time of application, the following documents must be submitted:

• Turkish and English transcripts
• Student Fact Sheet
• Candidate Student Form indicating preferred university

Program Quotas

Each university determines the number of incoming and outgoing students. Quotas are regulated by inter-university protocols.

Additional Information and Obligations

• All students can apply without department limitation. However, each application is evaluated according to the admission requirements of the university of the student's
choice. The
• exchange period can be at least one, maximum two semesters. The total exchange period may not exceed one year.
• Students continue to pay the contribution/tuition fee to their respective university for the duration of the exchange and do not pay any additional fees to the attending university.
• Students may be subject to the financial obligations of the university they attend. This state of affairs is indicated in the concluded agreements.
• Students' current scholarships and credits will continue for the duration of the exchange program.

About Orhun Lecturer Mobility Program

The Orhun Lecturer Mobility Program involves lecturers in one higher education institution carrying out teaching activities in another higher education institution. This program aims to increase academic and cultural cooperation.

Application Time and Process

Applications to the

Orhun Faculty Mobility Program are announced on the universities' own websites. Applications are usually accepted for the next academic year in May and June. Each university makes an application call by publishing its own protocol and quota information.

Financial Obligations

• Originality Rights: The rights to conciseness of faculty members participating in the Orhun Exchange Program remain reserved at their respective universities.
• Transportation and Accommodation: The sending institution covers the transportation expenses of the faculty members, while the receiving institution covers the costs of remittance and maintenance. Other than that, faculty members are not paid in cash.

Required Documents

At the time of application, the following documents must be submitted:

• Faculty Information Form
• Resume (CV)

Containers

Each university sets its own quotas for incoming and outgoing faculty members.

Information for Faculty Members Who Want to Benefit from Orhun Exchange Program

Participation and Excuses: Faculty members who qualify for the exchange program but do not participate without excuse may not benefit from this program for three years.

Section Limitation: There is no section limitation on applications. All applications are evaluated according to the admission decisions of the preferred host university of the faculty and the results are announced. The faculty members who will apply should check if there is a department in which they want to carry out teaching mobility at the university to which they wish to

apply.

Academic Activities: Academic activities within the scope of mobility of faculty members must be at least six hours per week. Academic activities such as seminars, panels or conferences are also considered in this scope if the course hours do not fill six hours per week

Activity Plan: The activities that the faculty member will carry out must be planned in detail. This plan is approved by the respective institution and the relevant academic units of the destination institution and must be delivered to the exchange program offices at least 15 days in advance. Special circumstances such as the language of instruction and the language in which the lecturer will

teach are taken into account.

Priority: Priority is given to applications from faculty members who have not previously participated in the exchange program.

Participation and Excuses: Faculty members who qualify for the exchange program but do not participate without excuse may not benefit from this program for three years.

Please note that the International Relations Office is not authorised or responsible for carrying out visa procedures for students or staff.