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International Office Coordinatorship
The International Office Coordination contributes to the internationalization of Istanbul Galata University by guiding international student admissions, providing support to foreign students in associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs, and assisting potential new international students. It also facilitates international experiences for our students and staff through the Erasmus+ Exchange Program and bilateral collaborations.
OUR TEAM
Dilnaza İSMAİLOVA – International Office Coordinator / dilnaza.ismailova@galata.edu.tr
Sena TARAKÇI – International Office Specialist / sena.tarakci@galata.edu.tr
Contact Information
Erasmus+ Exchange Program: erasmus@galata.edu.tr
International Student Admission Processes: international@galata.edu.tr
ACADEMIC

DEPARTMENTS
Bu bölümde ilgili lisansüstü, fakülte ve meslek yüksekokulu butonuna tıklandığı zaman ilgili birimlerin yer aldığı sayfasına yönlendirilmelidir.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENT
Online Application 
(İlgili sekmeye tıklandığında doğrudan online başvuru sayfası açılmalıdır)
https://ois.galata.edu.tr/ogrenciler/applicationform/form/ln/en/view/lisans

Registration Procedures
Foreign students who have graduated from their final year of high school can benefit from our university's foreign student quotas.
Required Documents for Pre-Application:
• High School Diploma and Transcript
• Equivalency Certificate for High School Diploma* (if available)
• Copy of Passport
• Language Proficiency Certificate
• Copy of Residence Permit (if available)

The application evaluation process takes place within 3-7 days.

Documents Required for Final Registration:

• Original High School Diploma and Transcript (translated into Turkish or English and notarized)
• Equivalency Certificate for High School Diploma
• Copy of Passport
• 4 passport-sized photographs
• Language Proficiency Certificate
• Copy of Residence Permit (if available)

*Students who will obtain the equivalence certificate from the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Turkey are required to submit the following documents during the relevant process:

1) High school diploma and notarized Turkish translation or translation approved by the Turkish Republic Foreign Representations for the last three years of high school transcripts.
2) Apostille on the diploma and transcript, or a document confirming the right to receive a diploma/diploma approved by the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or Embassy in cases where apostille application is not available in the student's own country.

If international (foreign) students apply to departments/programs whose medium of instruction is Turkish, they must have a Turkish language proficiency certificate. Those who do not have this document must be successful in the exemption exam conducted by the University's Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (GalaTAM).

Applicants who cannot meet the language proficiency for the department/program they have applied for must continue Turkish education at the University's Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (GalaTAM) in order to continue the department/program and must be successful in the exam held at the end of the Turkish preparatory program.

If international (foreign) students apply to departments/programs whose medium of instruction is English, they must have an English language proficiency certificate. Accepted language certificates are TOEFL IBT (but not home edition) and PTE Academic.  Those who do not have these certificates must be successful in the University's English Placement Language Test.

Tuition Fees
(Eğitim ücretleri tablo şeklinde bu sekmede yer alacaktır.)

Life at IGAU
Istanbul Galata University is a city university rising on the historical and cultural texture of Istanbul, which is defined as the cradle of civilizations. In addition to academic and scientific research, cultural and social activities are also of great importance at our university. In this context, seminars, panels, conferences and symposiums, scientific discussions and various exhibitions and concerts, theater performances and dance events are organized at our university. Students have the opportunity to express and develop themselves in conferences, panels, interviews and artistic activities within the framework of club activities.

In addition to activities such as spring festivals, graduation balls, picnics, trips, etc. organized within our university, our students also participate in inter-university festivals, tournaments and competitions in cultural, sports and artistic fields within the scope of club activities. Our university clubs have achieved significant success by organizing tournaments, competitions and festivals in Turkey.

Residence Application Process
In accordance with the protocol that entered into force on November 29, 2023, between the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) Presidency and the Directorate General of Migration Management of the Republic of Turkey Ministry of the Interior, students who will apply for a student residence permit (including extensions) must submit the following documents to the "International Office Coordination" within 7 days, including Saturdays and Sundays, without waiting for the appointment date after completing their online applications.

Document submission days and hours:
Monday: 14:00-16:00
Tuesday: 11:30-13:00

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 
1. Residence permit registration/ Appointment (application) form. You need to complete the online application from the link below: https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/ 
2. The fingerprint criminal number starting with GI or LS to be written on the application form. The Directorates where you can submit fingerprints are listed below. You must have the appointment (application) form, your current Student Certificate, original passport and current residence permit with you. 

*Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Migration Management 
* Esenyurt District Working Group Presidency 
*Kumkapi Coordination Center, 
*Pendik District Working Group Chairmanship, 
*Sultanbeyli District Working Group Chairmanship

Important: The files of students who do not provide fingerprints will be considered incomplete, and the relevant files will not be accepted by our office.

3. Passport or passport substitute document (the page with your picture, validity and expiration dates and last entry and exit pages)
4. Proof of enrollment (Students who will extend their enrollment must submit the required documents, including transcripts)
5. Photocopy of current residence permit
6. 4 biometric photographs
7. Valid health insurance (GHI or private health insurance covering the period of residence permit request)
8. Document showing the address of the accommodation
•    A copy of the title deed if he/she is staying in his/her own home
•    Proof of residence and invoice in own name for extension applications
•    If staying with a rental contract, a notarized copy of the rental contract (The rental contract must be made 'in the form of an arrangement' by the landlord and the tenant before a notary public).
•    If staying in a hotel, etc., a document indicating that the accommodation has been provided and a receipt showing the payment for the duration of the stay 
•    If staying in student dormitories, a document indicating that you are staying in the dormitory. If the document is not barcoded or QR-coded, the signature circular of the dormitory.
•    If staying with a sponsor, notarized commitment of the person with whom the sponsor is staying (If the sponsor is married, notarized commitment of the spouse) (The sponsor must have a legal stay in Turkey.)

9. Receipt of payment of the residence permit document fee (payment can be made at the Tax Office)

In case the person is under the age of eighteen; for foreigners under the age of 18; for those coming with a visa exemption or a visa for a different purpose; a document containing the information of the parent/guardian (birth certificate, family certificate, etc.) and the consent given by the parent/guardian/legal representative (for those coming with a visa suitable for the purpose ((study visa)); the consent and the document containing the information of the parent/guardian will not be attached.)

Students who do not submit their Residence Permit application file to our office within the specified period are responsible for the rejection or rejection of their documents.

ERASMUS+ EXCHANGE PROGRAM

What is Erasmus+ Exchange Program?
The Erasmus+ exchange program is a European Union program run by the Turkish National Agency to encourage higher education institutions to cooperate with each other. It provides free financial support for higher education institutions to produce and implement joint projects with each other and to carry out short-term student and staff exchanges. Short-term student and staff exchange between higher education institutions in the European Union countries and Turkey offers the opportunity for students enrolled in a higher education institution to receive vocational training / work experience in an enterprise or organization abroad. The aim of the program is to improve the quality of higher education in Europe and strengthen the European dimension. As Istanbul Galata University, we offer our students an international campus environment within the framework of the relevant exchange program.

Erasmus+ Student Mobility
Students enrolled in formal education in higher education institutions can participate in student mobility in higher education. Students studying in open education and similar (distance education) programs cannot benefit from the activity. Student Mobility can be realized in 4 ways; Study mobility, Internship mobility, Short-term PhD mobility and Mixed mobility.

Erasmus+ Study Mobility; Within the scope of the exchange agreements, we have signed with distinguished universities in the member states of the European Union, our students can spend 1 semester or 1 year of their education abroad within our quotas. Our students studying in our associate, undergraduate or graduate programs can benefit from the Erasmus+ program.

Erasmus+ Internship Mobility; Erasmus+ Internship Mobility is the internship activity of a student enrolled in a higher education institution in a company located in a European Union member country or in a university with ECHE. Internship Mobility aims to increase the level of basic and professional knowledge, skills and competence of students; to improve their foreign language proficiency and to understand the importance of social, linguistic and cultural diversity; to actively participate in business life internationally.

How to Apply?

Application dates are announced to students by the International Office Coordinatorship.  On the specified application dates, students are required to log in to the Turna Application System (https://turnaportal.ua.gov.tr/) via the E-government system and fill out the Online Application Form completely.  Students who meet the application requirements will take the Erasmus Language Exam. For the application dates, you need to follow the e-mail announcements and the announcements on our university's website.

Application Requirements and Selection Criteria

The student must have completed at least 1 semester of the associate degree/undergraduate program of the university, excluding the preparatory class, during the period in which he/she will apply for study mobility.
The GPA for associate/undergraduate students who will apply to the program must be at least 2.20 in the 4-point system and at least 2.50 for graduate students.
 
Evaluation Criteria
All evaluation processes and procedures are carried out in accordance with the principles and guidelines specified in the Implementation Handbook published by the Turkish National Agency for the relevant contract period.
Criterion    Weighted Score
Academic Achievement Level    50% (out of 100 points)
Language Proficiency    50% (out of 100 points)
For children of martyrs and veterans*    +15 points
For disabled students, upon documentation of disability.** (Required documents must be uploaded to the system during application)    +10 points
For students under protection, care, or accommodation decision according to the Social Services Law No. 2828***    +10 points
Submission of internship acceptance letter at the time of application    +10 points
For applicants or their first-degree relatives receiving disaster relief from AFAD    +10 points
Internships aimed at developing digital skills (DOTs) are prioritized****    +5 points
Previous participation in the same project type (with or without grant)******    -10 points
Participation in mobility in the country of citizenship*****    -10 points
Failure to participate in mobility after being selected without timely renunciation    -10 points
Applying for two types of mobility simultaneously (reduction applied to the student's preferred mobility type)*    -10 points
For selected students: Failure to attend meetings/training sessions related to mobility organized by the higher education institution without an excuse (applied if the student reapplies for Erasmus)    -5 points
Declaring intent to take the language exam and failing to do so without an excuse (applied if the student reapplies for Erasmus)    -5 points

*In addition to the spouses and children of combat veterans and martyrs, according to Article 21 of the Anti-Terror Law No. 3713 dated April 12, 1991, “public officials who have been injured, disabled, killed, or have died due to terrorist acts while performing their duties at home or abroad, or even if their official capacity has ended, due to their performance of these duties,” their spouses and children, and according to Article 7 of the Decree-Law No. 667 dated July 23, 2016, the spouses and children of those who lost their lives or became disabled due to the coup attempt on July 15, 2016, and related terrorist acts, as well as civilians who were injured or killed during these events, and their spouses and children, are prioritized if they apply for Erasmus+ student mobility.
** For prioritization, the student must present a Disability Health Board report as stated in the “Regulation on Disability Assessment for Adults” published in the Official Gazette No. 30692 dated February 20, 2019.
*** For prioritization, the student must present a letter from the Ministry of Family and Social Policies stating that there is a protection, care, or accommodation decision under Law No. 2828.

**** Internships that involve one or more of the following activities are considered under this scope: digital marketing (e.g., social media management, web analytics), digital graphic, mechanical and architectural design; application, software, and website development; installation, maintenance, and management of IT systems and networks, cybersecurity, data analytics, data mining and visualization; programming, robotics, and artificial intelligence training. General customer service, demand creation, data entry, or routine office tasks are not considered under this scope.

***** If the student has the citizenship of the country they are applying to and does not disclose this information during the application, their right to be considered as a primary candidate will be revoked if the citizenship status is discovered later.

****** This is applied only once. If selected, it will not be applied in subsequent applications of the student. 

The additional points will continue to be applied in subsequent applications if the student is not selected.

* The student can apply for both mobility programs. However, it is mandatory to upload a 'Priority Petition' during the application. (The student must write a petition stating the mobility for which he / she wants to be reduced by -10 points)

Students are ranked according to the total score obtained and placed according to their order of preference and the quota status of the universities. If the total points calculated by taking into account all criteria are equal, priority is given to the student with the higher academic achievement grade, and if the academic achievement grade is equal, priority is given to the younger student.

Students can waive the financial support (grant) if they wish. Students who do not qualify for a grant can benefit from the program with “0” grant.

Erasmus+ Grant Amounts
Students are provided with grants to help with the additional costs of their stay abroad during the duration of their activity abroad. The grants are not intended to cover the full cost of the activity, but only as a contribution.

Country Groups    Host Country    Monthly Grant for Study (Euro)    Monthly Grant for Internship (Euro)
1st and 2nd Group Countries    Germany, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus, Netherlands, Ireland, Spain, Sweden, Italy, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Greece    600    750
3rd Group Countries    Bulgaria, Croatia, North Macedonia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Turkey    450    600

Erasmus+ Mobility Without Grant

If students wish to participate in the mobility program without a grant, they can notify the International Office Coordination after the results are announced to use this right. Whether Erasmus+ students are selected with or without a grant, they do not pay tuition fees, registration fees, examination fees, or library usage fees to the university they will attend.

Inclusion Support

The Erasmus+ Program encourages the participation of individuals with special needs. An individual with special needs is a potential participant whose physical, mental, or health condition prevents them from participating in the project/mobility activity without additional financial support. Requests for Erasmus+ inclusion support must explain the need for the support and include supporting documents (e.g., if the inclusion support is related to a disability, a doctor's report detailing the disability and its severity (not older than 3 months) or a photocopy of the disability card, or a doctor's report for chronic illnesses). Students must upload the relevant documents to the application system during the application process. These documents will be reviewed after the application.

You can share your experience with us!
If you would like to share an article, photo or video about your experience during your Erasmus+ mobility, you can send an e-mail to erasmus@galata.edu.tr.

Erasmus+ Staff Mobility

Erasmus+ Staff Mobility activities can be carried out in two types: Erasmus+ Staff Teaching Mobility and Erasmus+ Staff Training Mobility.

Erasmus+ Staff Teaching Mobility involves staff who are obliged to teach at higher education institutions with an Erasmus Charter. They must teach at least 8 hours within an academic year at another higher education institution with an Erasmus Charter in a European country.

Erasmus+ Staff Training Mobility allows any staff member working at higher education institutions with an Erasmus Charter to receive training at higher education institutions or enterprises with an Erasmus Charter.

Our Erasmus+ Agreements
For the list of universities with which we have agreements under Erasmus+, please click here.

Erasmus+ Policy Statement
(Policy Statement eklenecek)

ECHE Certificate

(PDF olarak sertifika eklenecektir.)

OUR BILATERAL PARTNERSHIPS

Our Agreements

In line with our university’s internationalization strategy, we aim to create a multicultural education and teaching environment. We are progressing towards achieving our goals by leading science and art in the globalized academic world, and we are making bilateral agreements to offer an international campus opportunity.