ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY

Istanbul University posses the honour of being among the first ten established universities in Europe. It is established in 1453 so it is an Univesity for 553 years.

Garden of the Maincampus

When the Turkish Republic was founded, Istanbul University was the only institution of higher education. That is the reason why it is the provider of teaching staff for all the universities in Turkey today.

Many academics educated here have initiated the establishment of the other higher education institutions. Thus, Istanbul University has always been instrumental in the training and strengthening of our country's scientific cadres.

Sight of the Students

Istanbul University has 7 Campuses and 17 Faculties The Istanbul Faculty of Medicine The Faculty of Law The Faculty of Letters The Faculty of Sciences The Faculty of Economics The Faculty of Foresty The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences The Faculty of Dentistry The Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine The Faculty of Business Management The Faculty of Political Sciences The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine The Faculty of Engineering The Faculty Aquatic Sciences The Faculty of Communications The Faculty of Divinity The Hasan Ali Yücel Teacher Training Faculty

Language of Education The language of instruction is both Turkish and English in Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Business Management, Faculty of Economics and Hasan Ali Yücel Teacher Training Faculty. The language of instruction in the other faculties is Turkish. (It is possible for Erasmus Students that they can make presentation in English instead of writing examination)

There are Students in the Istanbul University There are 5000 Scholars in the University

Amfi (Hörsaal)

Library

Laboratory

Conference Hall

Student Culture Centre In the Student Culture Centre of Istanbul University there are theather,art, music, language,diplomacy,sport, dance and computer clups in which you can take part and become a member of these clups.

Healty Services In Istanbul University, there is Mediko-Social Institution where you can go for medical treatment. And from pharmacy of the University you can buy your medicine in a very low price.

Turkish Language Courses Turkish Language and Culture courses are provided in the academic level not only for the students attending to Istanbul University but also for the foreigners who want to attend master or doctorate programmes. Five teaching staff, graduated from Turkology Department and experienced in their field, work in center which has been established for the reason of teaching Turkish and introducing Turkish Culture to the students who come to our university in the extent of Erasmus Programme.

The education in Istanbul University Language Center is provided in three terms; winter, spring and summer. The classes are for 25 students. The courses are given via modern education methods. Erasmus students can attend to Turkish and Turkish Culture courses three days in a week, totally 9 hours.

There is an archive of documentary films and Turkish movies in this center. The skills of listening and comprehending of the students are improved in this weekly activity that is applied as a course. Besides, listening-dictation exercises are applied via using our archive of Turkish Music and Poetry frequently.

Course levels Erasmus Programme Students who are registered for Istanbul University Language Center Turkish Unit, first take a level- determination examination. According to the results of the examinations, they are separated into classes. Basic Turkish I-II Intermediate Turkish I-II Advanced Turkish I-II A suitable programme is applied for each class.

Social Activities * An acquaintance party is held in the beginning of the term in the center. In each term excursions to natural and historical regions of Istanbul (Haghia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Miniaturk, Museum of Arheology, Museum of Pier Loti,Naval Museum, Museum of Fire Brigade, Galata Tower, Büyükada etc.) are arranged. * Furthermore, you may follow art and culture agenda in Istanbul. You may be informed about the dates of concerts, theatre and exhibition halls that are in Istanbul, the historical city, and may join them out of charge.

Hagi Sophia

DOLMABAHCE PALACE

TOPKAPI PALACE

Culture Education Programme for Incoming Students Turkish History Lectures Middle Asia Turkish History 2 hours Ottoman History 2 hours Turkish Republic History 2 hours Anatolian history/geography lectures Prehistory and Archeology of Anatolia 2 hours Hittite Cultural History 2 hours Anatolian Geography 2 hours Historical Geography of Anatolia 2 hours Turkish Language and Literature Lectures Old Turkish Language and Literature 2 hours New Turkish Language and Literature 2 hours Turkish Poetry 2 hours Turkish Novel and Drama 2 hours Art History Old Turkish Art 2 hours Byzantium Art 2 hours Turkish/Ottoman Art 4 hours Sections from Turkish Cultural World Sociological Studies 2 hours Philosphical Studies 2 hours Psychological Studies 2 hours Turkish Thought History 2 hours

Erasmus Activities Piano Recital (January 12, 2007) Erasmus Culture Seminars (January 8-26, 2007)Erasmus Culture Seminars (January 8-26, 2007) Glass-Ceramic-Tile Handwork Including Examples from Turkish Art (December , 2006)Glass-Ceramic-Tile Handwork Including Examples from Turkish Art (December , 2006) After Erasmus Acquaintance Meeting (September 29,2006)After Erasmus Acquaintance Meeting (September 29,2006)

Application process of incoming Erasmus Student Send the documents that are written below to the Istanbul University International Academic Relations Committee via mail or till 15th of December- the last-for winter term, and 15th of July -the last- for Spring term. –Socrates- Erasmus application form. You can find this from below link : doc doc –Transcript of Records (from your home university) –A letter of reference/letter of nomination from your home university –Erasmus learning agreement: _agrement.doc _agrement.doc You will be send a letter of acceptance written both in English and Turkish after all documents reach to the Istanbul University International Academic Relations Committee/ Erasmus Coordination Committee and are approved by them.

Process that the incoming Erasmus Student is required to do before exchange Keep in contact with the Erasmus Coordinator of the faculty/department/high school to which you will attend and consult her/him about lectures you may choose. Fill and make sign your Erasmus learning agreement by consulting Erasmus Coordinator of your University/faculty/department. For the lectures that are given in Istanbul University and related with ECTS credits, please see: For faculty/department/high school Erasmus Coordinators please see: For the Erasmus Intensive Language Courses ( EILC ) that you may attend before you start education in Istanbul University : lc/index_en.html lc/index_en.html So far Istanbul University do not provide Turkish language course for Erasmus Students. Student visa: Everyone, coming with the purpose of education is required to take visa from foreign represantations of Turkish Republic.

Accomodation Istanbul University can provide accomodation in governmental dormitories that serve in constitution of General Directorate of Higher Education Credit and Dormitory Instution. The dormitories are around the campuses of Avcılar and Beyazıt. The dormitory places are seperate for male and female. Rooms are for 4-8 persons; bathrooms and restrooms are located on the floors for the common use of students. The dormitory price is around 4 YTL (New Turkish Lira) per night for 2005/2006 education and learning year.