FAQ
FAQ
Outgoing
• I am pursuing a double major. Can I participate in an exchange program with my second major?
Outgoing

Yes, students can participate in an exchange with any of their main majors. Students cannot participate in exchange programs within the scope of “minor” programs.

• What should be the minimum academic averages for application?
Outgoing

For undergraduate studies, the weighted GPA should be 2.20/4, while for master’s and doctoral programs, it should be 2.50/4.

• How many times can I benefit from the Erasmus+ program?
Outgoing

You cannot benefit from the Erasmus program for more than 12 months at each education level (undergraduate-postgraduate) while in student status.

• I have benefited from the Erasmus+ Study Mobility Program. Can I also benefit from the Erasmus Internship Program?
Outgoing

Yes, you can

• Can I benefit from Erasmus study mobility without receiving a grant?
Outgoing

Yes, even if you do not receive a grant from the Erasmus fund, you can go to an educational institution with which you have a bilateral agreement as a self-funded Erasmus exchange student, provided that you meet the selection criteria for the relevant academic year and apply.

• If I become an Erasmus+ student, will my student loans and scholarships from KYK (Higher Education Loans and Dormitories Institution) be deducted?
Outgoing

No.

• When can I receive the remaining portion of my grant (20%)?
Outgoing

The payment of the second installment is made after the end of the exchange period, upon the student’s submission of the Final Report, Transcript, Recognition Sheet, and Participation Certificate. The total grant is recalculated based on the study start and end dates specified in the participation certificate. Students are only eligible to receive a grant for the duration they were abroad for Erasmus study periods.

• How much grant can I receive as an Erasmus+ study mobility student?
Outgoing

The amount varies depending on the country, typically ranging from 400 to 600 euros. Grants are paid to students in two installments. The first installment rate is determined by the National Agency and will not exceed 80% of the total grant.

• I have been selected as an Erasmus+ student for one academic term. Can I extend my Erasmus mobility period?
Outgoing

Yes, you can. However, the student continues their education for the second term without a grant. In this case, written approval from both the department/faculty coordinator at Bahçeşehir University and the department/institution coordinator at the host university is required.

• What is an Academic Recognition Sheet, and what is it used for?
Outgoing

An Academic Recognition Sheet indicates which courses you have taken at the host university correspond to courses at your own university. You need to fill out the Academic Recognition Sheet together with your coordinator. It ensures the acceptance of the courses you have taken upon your return.

• Will we be greeted upon arrival in the country we are visiting?
Outgoing

Whether you will be greeted at airports, bus terminals, or train stations in the country you are visiting is entirely at the discretion of the host university. There is no binding rule regarding this matter.

• I have a diplomatic passport. Should I still apply for a visa?
Outgoing

Please obtain information from the consulate of the country you are planning to visit regarding this matter.

• I have a diplomatic passport. Should I still apply for a visa?
Outgoing

Please obtain information from the consulate of the country you are planning to visit regarding this matter.

• How should I choose my courses?
Outgoing

To select your courses, please consult your department coordinator.

• How will I select the courses I will take during the Erasmus+ study mobility period?
Outgoing

Prior to each student’s study abroad period, a learning agreement is signed with the department coordinator (three originals, one kept by the student, one by the Bahçeşehir University Erasmus Office, and one at the host institution). The Learning Agreement includes the names of the courses the student will take at the host institution and their ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits. The list of courses can be obtained from the host university. The course list is downloaded from the website of the host university and selected together with the department coordinator. The Learning Agreement must be signed by the Erasmus department coordinator and the Erasmus institution coordinator of both institutions, and must bear the seals of both institutions. The fully signed Learning Agreement must be submitted to our unit before the student goes abroad.

• Do I need to take a foreign language exam to benefit from the Erasmus+ program?
Outgoing

Yes. When selecting Erasmus study mobility students, 50% of the grade point average and 50% of the language score are taken into account, and based on the calculated score, students become Erasmus candidate students.

• I am in my first year. Can I benefit from Study Mobility?
Outgoing

No, but you can apply and become a candidate student to go in your second year.

• Do you provide assistance with accommodation and visas?
Outgoing

No, these processes are the responsibility of the students.

• Who can benefit from Erasmus+ Study Mobility?
Outgoing

Full-time undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students enrolled in a higher education institution can benefit from Erasmus study mobility.

• What are the contributions of Erasmus+ Study Mobility?
Outgoing

The Erasmus Program provides benefits such as experiencing living and studying abroad, getting to know different cultures, promoting Turkish culture, and making new friends.

Incoming
What does Buddy mean? Does every student have a buddy?
Incoming

When you come to our university, we have assistants under the name of ‘buddy’ that we choose from our university students to help you with everything throughout the semester.

How can I get the Istanbulkart (transportation card) for students?
Incoming

For Istanbulkart you can go to their Office with the student certificate given to you by our university and receive your student card. In this case, your buddies will guide you.

How much does the health insurance cost?
Incoming

We will send you the fees required for health insurance, tax office, and residence permit in general information mail after your application is completed.

I want to extend my Erasmus, what should I do?
Incoming

If you want to extend your Erasmus, you should contact your home university. If your university approves, your university should email us about this matter.

Do you have early finals week?
Incoming

Early finals are only available to students in case of health problems or an important issue for their return to their home country.

I will not be able to attend the orientation week, is there any problem?
Incoming

If you can not participate in Orientation Week, you are fully responsible for the important work (Residence Permit, Health Insurance and Course Selection, etc.) that needs to be done at that time.

How can I get my student ID card?
Incoming

You can receive your student ID cards from the Erasmus office within 2 weeks after you arrive at our university and submit your photo to the Erasmus office.

What are your application criterias and do you have any scholarships?
Incoming

You need to contact your university for admission criteria, scholarship opportunities, and exchange programs.

My email address has changed and now I can not get any emails from you.
Incoming

When submitting your application through our system, please make sure that you have entered your contact information correctly. If your contact information changes, you can send an email to incoming@int.bau.edu.tr.

When is the application period starts?
Incoming

After your university nominates you, our application period begins. During the application period, if you complete the required documents and upload them to our system, we will send you your acceptance letter via email. Our application period takes approximately 3-4 weeks. Detailed information e-mails will be sent to you when our application period opens.

How can I access to the academic calender?
Incoming

To access the academic calendar; you can click here.

Is there anything important we need to do when we come to your university?
Incoming

If you are going to study at our university within the scope of Erasmus+ and World Exchange, we recommend that you do not arrange any vacation or plans in your first two weeks, as you will do important things such as residence permit, tax office, and health insurance with your Buddies.

I want to change my courses in my Learning Agreement, how can I do that?
Incoming

If you want to change the courses you have written in your Learning Agreement, you must fill in the During Mobility section in your Learning Agreement and get signatures from both the authorized person at your own university and your Department Erasmus Coordinator at Bahçeşehir University. If there is no During Mobility section in your Learning Agreement, you must request a During Mobility certificate from your university.

I don’t know who is my coordinator in BAU, how can I learn that?
Incoming

To find out your department Erasmus coordinator at Bahçeşehir University, you can click here.

I can not log in to the system for uploading my documents? What should I do?
Incoming

If you can not log in to the system to complete your application, please send an email to incoming@int.bau.edu.tr.

Does BAU have dormitory or do you have a contracted dormitory?
Incoming

We do not have a contracted dormitory, but you can send an email to incoming@int.bau.edu.tr for dormitories we can recommend.

How can I apply for Erasmus in BAU?
Incoming

To come to study at our university, your university must nominate you during our nomination period.

Do I need to enter the country with passport?
Incoming

When you enter our country, you must enter with a passport. If you enter with an identity card or other than a passport, you cannot get a residence permit, you are completely responsible for this.

How can I apply visa? Should I apply for student visa?
Incoming

For your visa procedures, we recommend that you talk to your home university and the consulate.

I am a Master student, can I take Bachelor classes?
Incoming

Master students cannot take bachelor courses.

Who should sign my Learning Agreement from Bahçeşehir University? Is it Erasmus Office?
Incoming

Your Learning Agreements should be signed by your department Erasmus Coordinator at Bahçeşehir University, not the Erasmus Office.

Where can I view the semester when the courses will be opened?
Incoming

You can visit here to view which semester the courses are opening.

Who should I email to sign my Letter of Arrival document?
Incoming

You must request documents such as Letter of Arrival, Enrollment, or Confirmation of Stay from your home university. Then you can send an email to incoming@int.bau.edu.tr for a signature.

Traineeship
Standart bir kabul mektubu var mıdır? (Is there a standard Acceptance Letter?)
Traineeship

Staj yapacağınız kuruma verebileceğiniz standart bir kabul mektubu bulunmaktadır buradan görüntüleyebilirsiniz.

 

There is a standard acceptance letter that you can give to the institution where you will do your internship. You can view it here.

In the Erasmus+ Traineeship Program, does the company give any salary to the participant? Erasmus+ Staj Programında firma ya da kurum katılımcıya maaş veriyor mu?
Traineeship

Bazı şirketler/kurumlar katılımcılara maaş verebilmektedir. Ancak bu, şirketten şirkete değişir ve katılımcıya herhangi bir maaş vermek zorunda değildirler.

 

Some companies/institutes pay salaries to the participants. However, this varies from company to company and they are not obligated to give any salary.

How does the accommodation work in the Erasmus+ Traineeship program? Does the company/institute help with the issue? Erasmus+ Staj programında konaklama nasıl işliyor? Şirket/kurum bu konuda yardımcı oluyor mu?
Traineeship

Kalacak yer için bazı şirketler yardım etmektedir ama yardım etme zorunlulukları yoktur. Programa katılan öğrenci staj süresince kalacağı yeri kendi bulması gerekebilir.

 

Some companies help for accommodation, but they are not obligated to help. The student participating in the program may need to find his/her own place to stay during the internship.

Tüm staj sürem için hibe alabilir miyim? (Is it possible for me to be granted during the entirety of my internship?)
Traineeship

BAU olarak her yıl Ulusal Ajans’a hibe talebinde bulunmaktayız. Ancak kaç öğrenciye ne kadar süre ile hibe verebileceğimiz bu talebin karşılanma oranı ile ilgilidir. Dolayısıyla tüm süre için hibe alamayabilirsiniz. Hibesizde staj öğrencisi olabilirsiniz.

 

As BAU, we request grants to the Turkish National Agency every year. However, how long we can give grants to how many students is related to the rate of meeting this demand. Therefore, you may not receive a grant for the entire period. You can become an internship student without a grant.

Staj hareketliliğimi gerçekleştireceğim kurumdan herhangi bir ücret alabilecek miyim? (Will I be paid by the firm for my internship?)
Traineeship

Görüşmekte olduğun kurumun insiyatifinde olan bir durumdur.

 

This factor is entirely dependent on your internship provider.

Seyahat sağlık sigortası zorunlu mu? Eğer zorunluysa nasıl yaptıracağım? (Is getting a travel health insurance mandatory? If so, how will I get one?)
Traineeship

Ulusal Ajans kurallarına göre, tüm öğrenciler hareketlilik öncesi sigorta yaptırmalıdır. Staj hareketliliğine katılanların yapacağı olan seyahat sağlık sigortası 30.000 Avro kapsamında olması gerekmektedir. Sigortada sağlık, kaza ve kişisel sorumluluk (mesuliyet sigortası) da olması gerekmektedir. Kişisel sorumluluk maddesi önemlidir çünkü bu madde katılımının staj yapmak için anlaşmış olduğu iş yerinde sebep olacabileceği zararları karşılar. Ek olarak yapılmış olan sigorta Schengen Bölgesi’nde yani ülkelerinde geçerli olması gerekmektedir. Sigorta aynı zamanda kabul mektubundaki tarih aralığının tamamını kapsamak zorundadır. Seyahat edeceğiniz günleri de hesaba katmanız gerekmektedir.

 

According to the National Agency rules, all students must have pre-mobility insurance. The travel health insurance to be made by those participating in the internship mobility must be within the scope of 30.000 Euro. Health, accident and personal liability (liability insurance) must also be included in the insurance. The personal liability clause is important because it covers the damages that participations may cause in the workplace where they agreed to do their internship. In addition, the insurance must be valid in the Schengen Area which means the countries that are related with it. It must be within the scope of 30.000 Euro. The insurance must also cover the entire date range in the acceptance letter. You also need to take into account the days you travel.

Pasaport ve vizemi nasıl alacağım? (How will I get my visa and passport?)
Traineeship

Pasaport ve vize işlemleri kişi ve gidilecek ülke bazında değişiklik gösterdiğinden öğrencilerin kendi sorumluluğundadır. Pasaport alırken harç ödemek zorunda kalmamak için, Öğrenci İşleri’nden öğrenci belgesi almanız gerekmektedir. Vize belgelerinden biri ise, tarafımızca yazılacak ve talep edildiğinde verilecek vize/hibe yazısıdır. İlgili belgede yurtdışındaki hareketlilik süreniz ve alacağınız hibe miktarını belirtilecektir.

 

The processes for these documents differ from country to country, therefore, it’s your responsibility to get them. Participants should get a student certificate from the BAU student system so that they won’t have to pay fees during their application. One of the visa documents is the document that will be written by Erasmus+ office and will be given when requested. In this document, the information is about the duration of your mobility and your total amount of grant support will be indicated.

Ne zaman başvuru yapabilirim? (When can I apply for the program?)
Traineeship

Erasmus+ ofis web sayfasında tüm sürece ilişkin bir takvim yayınlamaktadır. Akademik yıl başladıktan sonra düzenli aralıklarla web sayfamızı kontrol ederek tüm sürece ilişkin tarihleri öğrenebilirsiniz.

 

It has announced a precise schedule about all the process on our website. After academic year started, you may check our website periodically to see the dates related to all the process.

Başvuru yapmak için ne gibi kriterler gerekmektedir? (What are the criteria for the applying to the program?)
Traineeship

Tam zamanlı kayıtlı öğrenci olmak ve en az 1. Sınıf öğrencisi olmak, lisans ve yüksek lisans öğrencilerinin ağırlıklı genel not ortalamasının (GPA)) asgari 2.20/4.00 olması; yüksek lisans ve doktora öğrencilerinin ağırlıklı genel not ortalamasının (GPA) asgari 2.50/4.00 olması gerekmektedir.

 

You have to be a BAU student who is at least a Junior. Minimum GPA: for undergraduate students is 2.20 out of 4.00 and for master students is out of 2.20/4.00.

Zorunlu stajımı tamamladım, yine de staj hareketliliğinden faydalanabilir miyim? (I’ve already finished my mandatory internship(s), can i still participate in the traineeship mobility program?)
Traineeship

Evet, yapacağınız stajın içeriği bölümünüz ile uyumlu olduğu sürece staj hareketliliğinden faydalanabilirsiniz.

 

Yes, if your position in your internship matches your field of education you may apply for the program.

Zorunlu stajım bulunmamaktadır, yine de staj hareketliliğinden faydalanabilir miyim? (I don’t have a mandatory internship in my studies, can I still apply the program?)
Traineeship

Evet, müfredatınızda zorunlu staj olsa da olmasa da staj hareketliliğinden faydalanabilirsiniz. Zorunlu stajı olan program öğrencileri, yurt dışında yapmak istedikleri staj programı BAU’dayken yapmaları gereken staj programı ile içerik olarak örtüşüyorsa bunu zorunlu stajlarının yerine saydırabilir. Zorunlu stajı planlayan öğrencilerin fakültelerindeki Erasmus+ koordinatörlerinden de onay almaları gerekmektedir. Zorunlu stajı olmayan öğrencilerin yapmayı planladıkları Erasmus stajı ise gönüllü kategorisinde değerlendirilecektir. Her iki durumda da stajın öğreniminizle ilgili bir alanda olması gerekmektedir.

 

Yes, you don’t need to have a mandatory internship to be able to apply for the Erasmus+ Traineeship Mobility program. Students that do have a mandatory internship, can participate in this program as their mandatory traineeships instead, if their positions are in accordance with their education. However, your internship should be related to your field of education for both of the cases. Students planning mandatory internship must also get approval from the Erasmus+ coordinators in their faculties. Erasmus+ Traineeship, which is planned by students who do not have a compulsory internship, will be evaluated in the category of volunteers.

Kabul mektubu nasıl olmalıdır? Örnek bir kabul mektubu var mı? (How should my Letter of Acceptance Look like? Is there a template I can look at?)
Traineeship

Her kurumun farklı yazışma ve uygulama prosedürleri olduğundan tek tip örnek bir kabul mektubu önermiyoruz. Ancak tüm kabul mektupları, mutlaka antetli resmi evrak olmalı ve mutlaka adınızı-soyadınızı, staj başlangıç-bitiş tarihini, kısaca stajın içeriğini, kurumdaki staj koordinatörünün (mentor) kaşesi, imzası, kurum mührü ve kurum iletişim bilgilerini içermelidir. Web sayfamızda uygun bulunan örnek kabul mektubu da bulunmaktadır ve bu belgeyi de kullanabilirsiniz.

 

Since every firm has different procedures we can’t be sure of how an acceptance letter should exactly be like but each one of them should be a legal document with your name-surname, your exact dates of employment, your position, your responsibilities, the stamp of your coordinator/mentor, the signature of your mentor/coordinator, the stamp of your firm and the contact details of your internship provider. You may find a template on our website.

Erasmus+ kapsamında staj yapacağım yeri nasıl bulurum? (How can I find a firm to do my internship in?)
Traineeship

Öncelikle kendinizi ve becerilerinizi kısaca anlatan bir Motivasyon Mektubu ile Europass formatında hazırlanmasını önerdiğimiz bir CV’yi ilgilendiğiniz ve çalışmak istediğiniz kurumlara e-posta ile gönderin. CV ve motivasyon mektubu hazırlamak için BAU COOP ile de iletişime geçebilirsiniz. Kurumlarla paylaşmayı planladığınız e-postada Erasmus+ programı kapsamında stajyer olmak istediğinizi ve hangi tarihlerde stajyer olmak istediğinizi belirtmeyi de unutmayınız. Bu doğrultuda uygun bir pozisyon var ise kabul mektubu isteyiniz. Kurumun kariyeriniz açısından size katacağı muhtemel faydalardan ve sizin kariyer planlarınızdan da kısaca bahsetmek yararlı olabilir.

 

First and foremost, you have to compose a Motivational Letter that briefly describes your personal properties and attributes along with your CV in which we recommend you should write in the Europass format; then, you may send it off to firm that you are interested in. You may get help from the BAU COOP if you wish. Make sure that you mention the fact that you’ll be doing your internship through Erasmus+, and the exact dates in which you want to work between. If you get accepted, don’t forget to ask for a Letter of Acceptance from them. Also, touching upon the benefits you’ll get from the position you want to apply for might be helpful for you in the process.

Erasmus+ Staj hareketliliği kapsamında staj yapacağım yeri üniversitemiz mi bulacak? (Will the university provide me with possible options for the traineeship program?)
Traineeship

Staj yeri bulmak öğrencinin sorumluluğundadır. Web sitesinde bulunan staj yeri tekliflerini veya veri tabanını inceleyebilirsiniz. Ayrıca, bölüm hocalarınıza danışıp onların kendi iletişim ağlarından yararlanabilirsiniz.

 

No, it is entirely up to the student to find an internship. You may check the site for all the available offers and the database for that information. Furthermore, you may also contact your course directors for directions and recommendations for this purpose.

Son sınıf öğrencileri de Erasmus staj hareketliliğinden yararlanabilir mi? (Can Seniors participate in the Erasmus+ Traineeship Program?)
Traineeship

Staj veya Öğrenim Hareketliliği yapabilmeniz için öğrenci olmanız şarttır. Staj Hareketliliği’nde mezun olduktan sonraki 12 ay içinde hareketlilikten faydalanabilmeniz için son sınıf öğrencisi olarak mezun olmadan önce başvurunuzu yapmış ve seçilmiş olmanız gerekmektedir.

 

It is strictly required for you to be a student in order to be able to be recognized as eligible for these programs. The students have exactly 12 months in order to participate in the program after they graduate; in addition, the students are required to apply, and be nominated for the program during the last year of their studies.

Önceden yapmış olduğum Erasmus+ öğrenim hareketliliği kapsamında hibe aldım? Staj hareketliliği için tekrar hibe alabilir miyim? (I’ve participated in the Erasmus+ Study Mobility program and was granted, am I still eligible for grant support?)
Traineeship

Evet, ancak her eğitim kademesinde (ön lisans, lisans, yükseklisans, doktora) her öğrenci en fazla 12 ay hibe alabildiğinden, daha önce aldığınız hibe toplamdan düşürülerek hesaplanacaktır. Yani daha önce lisans derecesinde 6 aylık hibe alan bir öğrenci hareketliliğin türüne bakılmaksızın 6 ay daha hibe alabilir. Ayrıca daha önce Erasmus+ faaliyetinden yararlanan öğrencilerin diğer başvurularında -10 puan verilmektedir. Böylece faaliyetten hiç yararlanmış öğrencilerin önceliği olacaktır.

 

Yes, but since each student can receive a grant for a maximum of 12 months at each education level (undergraduate, graduate, doctorate), the grant you previously received will be deducted from the total. In other words, a student who has received a 6-month grant at the undergraduate degree can receive a grant for another 6 months, regardless of the type of mobility. In addition, -10 points are given for other applications of students who have benefited from Erasmus+ activities before. Thus, students who have never benefited from the activity will have priority.

Erasmus+ Staj Programı’ndan daha önce yararlanmış bir katılımcı, tekrar faydalanabilir mi? (Can I participate in the Erasmus+ Traineeship Program multiple times?)
Traineeship

Evet, bir öğrenci yüksek öğrenim yaşamının her seviyesinde (lisans, yüksek lisans, doktora) toplamda 12 ay olacak şekilde bir veya birkaç kez Erasmus Öğrenim ve Erasmus Staj Hareketliliği hibesi alabilir. Staj hareketliliği hibesi alınmış olması, öğrencinin öğrenim hareketliliği hibesi almasına engel değildir. Ek olarak öğrenci birden fazla staj hareketliliği de yapabilmektedir.

 

Yes, it is possible for a student to be granted with multiple times during their study up to 12 months in total. In addition, traineeship mobility grants do not get in the way of grant support on the study mobility grants. Therefore, they are regarded as two separate programs from each other. In addition, a participant can also do more than one Traineeship Mobility.

Bir katılımcı öğrenim hayatı boyunca hem Erasmus+ öğrenim hareketliliğinden hem de staj hareketliliğinden faydalanabilir miyim? (Is it possible for me to participate both in the study and traineeship mobility program?)
Traineeship

Staj hareketliliği süreleri ise en az 60 gün en fazla 12 aydır. Bir öğrenci öğrenim ve staj faaliyetlerinden her eğitim kademesi (lisans, yüksek lisans, doktora) için birden fazla hibeli veya hibesiz toplam 12 aya kadar yararlanabilir. Faaliyet süresi hibesiz bile olsa 12 ayı geçemez.

 

Erasmus+ Traineeship program should be minimum 60 days, up to 12 months for the traineeship mobility program. Students that are willing to participate in both of the programs have the liberty to determine whether they want a grant or not. The students can’t exceed 12 months of matriculation during their mobility, regardless of the fact that if they are provided with a grant or not.