1. EGE UNIVERSITY TURKEY Assist.Prof. Dr. Ahmet Cay Erasmus Department Coordinator

2. In December 2002, Ege University had been selected as a pilot university and was among one of the 15 Turkish universities for the preparatory measures and pilot actions of Socrates Program by the Turkish National Agency. Turkey’s first Erasmus students were sent to Portugal-Porto University by Ege University in 2003- 2004 academic year. EGE and LLP/ERASMUS

3. EGE UNIVERSITY Ege University is a state university that acts as a focal point for education, research, cultural and social activities in the city of Izmir and the Aegean region.

4. Being a university with an international perspective, the educational system of Ege University is based on the principle of creative teaching and participatory learning. EGE UNIVERSITY Ege University was established in 1955 and is one of Turkey’s leading campus universities.

5. -located in Bornova, a district of Izmir and -3,450 hectares of land. The natural environment of the University supports the creativity and motivation of the students. EGE UNIVERSITY

6. Today, Ege University has -11 Faculties, -3 Graduate Schools, -7 four-year Schools, -5 Institutes, -7 two-year Vocational Training Schools -25 Research and Application Centers. EGE UNIVERSITY

7. Ege University is a research based, teaching oriented institution, training students up to PhD level. -47,500 students -3,000 academic staff EGE UNIVERSITY

8. One of the best 1.000 universities of the world One of the top 10 universities of Turkey 730 modern and full-fledge laboratories offering extensive opportunities for training and research. 25 Research Centers EGE UNIVERSITY

9. The vision is To become one of the top leading Universities in the world in teaching and research by forming and developing contacts, collaborations and co-operations with national and international platforms of science and technology, and by promoting a strong institutional culture and identity. The mission is To produce new knowledge at global scale To produce competent, capable and innovative graduates who are up-to date in knowledge, well-equipped culturally and are aware of the national and global issues To endeavor to improve the life quality of the society at regional and national level EGE UNIVERSITY

10. - Ege University has ranked the first in number of student and teaching staff mobility in Turkey - It has developed 380 bilateral agreements with 269 European universities in 23 European Union member states within the scope of Erasmus Program for 2011-2012 academic year. EGE and ERASMUS

11. Ege University upholds its commitment to coordinate and implement European Union’s “Life Long Learning (LLP)“ and “Youth“ Programs. Ege University has been awarded by Erasmus University Charter and takes part in Life Long Learning –LLP and Youth Programs between 2007-2013.

12. Orientation Program International Office organizes an orientation program to help the exchange students adapt to living in a new environment and culture. 1. Campus Tour 2. Welcome Lunch 3. Workshop “ Life in Izmir & Turkey “ 4. Izmir City Tour 5. Visiting Faculty/Department Coordinators for course registration and course schedules 6. Trip to Ephesus Ancient City and Village of Şirince

13. Accommodation Accommodation is available in Student Village for 1600 students. All rooms furnish bedding and internet connection is available.

14. Accommodation Student Village is located in the Campus area. There is a big shopping center near where students can do shopping and find all sorts of products and services they need.

15. Sports Facilities - Sports Hall is a multi-purpose sports complex located on a 2812 square meter site and has a seating capacity of 3150. It comprises two training rooms, two gymnasiums, a coordination room and a ping pong room, - 50th Year Sports Hall with 1.000 audience capacity - Small Sports Hall with 250 audience capacity, - Indoor Olympic Swimming Pool, which is built to Olympic standards, has 8 swimming lanes and provides accommodation for 2600 spectators. - Outdoor Swimming Pool, - Athletics and Football Field - 8 tennis courts - 2 open running tracks - 2 turf football training fields and several open basketball and volleyball courts.

16. Meals -2 central dining halls -1 restaurant, -8 cafeterias, -6 canteens Green Pavilion Murat Pavilion Leisure Club

17. Medical Facilities The University’s health services are a fully comprehensive service providing a full range of medical and dental services to the students, academic and administrative staff. - One of the biggest university hospital in Turkey

18. EGE University has a wide reputation for the quality of its social and cultural activities, which take place on the Campus. Ege University offers opportunities for personal, cultural, social and professional development that complement the richly complex and challenging academic life. One of the most favored social and cultural activities in Ege University is the traditional Sports and Arts Festival organized every year during May. Central Library has a centralized collection of books and journals nearly all of which are on open shelves and easily accessible to users. It has been designed to provide the latest electronic and multimedia resources. EGE University provides its students with facilities for a variety of sports. EGE University has 60 student clubs, which are active in many diverse fields of interest. Advisory and Counseling Services Center offers comprehensive and confidential advisory and counseling services to the students. Turkish Language courses are organized by Turkish Teaching Center for foreign students. Estimated living expenses for international students are minimally 300 to 400 Euros per month. STUDENT LIFE

19. İZMİR CITY Izmir is the Turkey's third largest city after Istanbul and Ankara and the second most important port. It is located on the west coast of the country Aegean Region is the second largest industrial region in the country after Istanbul with very specific socioeconomic differences.

20. İZMİR CITY İZMİR

21. For detailed information please check: www.ege.edu.tr www.erasmus.ege.edu.tr