EASTERN
MEDITERRANEAN
UNIVERSITY
Exchange Program
Seminar For EMU
Students
22.12.2011 16.30
Blue Hall
Tel: +90 (392) 630 2444- 3201
Web: http://ic.edmu.edu.tr
You’ve decided that…
It’s time to stretch your
wings out and see another
country
Now is the time to visit
another world
The best way for you to do
that is to join a student
exchange program
Where can you go?
• CALIFORNIA STATE LONG
BEACH
• NORTH DAKOTA STATE
• CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
• EASTERN ILLINOIS
• INCARNATE WORD
• MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY
• UPPER AUSTRIA APPLIED
SCIENCES
• INTERNATIONAL ATATURK
ALATOO
• POZNAN UNIVERSITY
• UKRAINE KHERSON STATE
UNIVERSITY
• INSTITUTE FOR LEADERSHIP
AND COMMUNICATIOAN
STUDIES, MOROCCO
• TAMBOV STATE TECHNICAL
UNIVERSITY
How can you go?
1. Students must complete two years in their department.
2. Students must have CGPA of 2.50.
3. Students who have passed TOEFL exam or IELTS have a higher chance of
participating in the exchange program.
4. Students must pay for their medical/health insurance coverage in the exchange
partner university. The health insurance can either be bought in country of the Partner
University or need to purchase an international health insurance policy from their own
country that covers medical treatments in there.
5. The student is responsible for obtaining their visa from the Embassies. The
International Office will help in the paper work but the university cannot guarantee
that the student will get a visa and cannot interfere on behalf of the student.
6. Students are responsible for finding their own accommodation in the partner
university.
How can you go?
7. Students who are selected to go on an exchange will need to pay for
their exchange semester before they apply for a visa.
8. The academic year for US Universities start mid August and finishes
late December.
9. The exchange program is open to ALL EMU STUDENTS.
10. Applications that have missing information or documents will not be
taken into consideration.
11. Students must write a one page personal statement regarding why they
would like to be an exchange.(it must be typed).
12. Short listed candidates will be required to attend an interview before
the final selection.
What do you have to do
to apply?
•Fill in the “Exchange Form”
•Complete the Checklist
•Write a personal statement and attach it to
the form
•Send it to derya.sabriler@emu.edu.tr or
International Center by 16.01.2012
•INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON 20.01.2012
INTERNATIONAL
OFFICE POLICY
• If you are selected to be an exchange student, you
must come back once your exchange is over
• You cannot transfer to the university you are on
exchange to. Our partner university will not accept
any transfer applications from exchange students
When can you go?
What can you study?
• You can only go in Fall Semester
• The Exchange Program is open to all departments;
however not all departments are offered by every
exchange partner.
• We only have exchange for undergraduate students
EXCHANGE PARTNERS
University
Quota of University for EMU’s
Exchange Program
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, USA
1
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH, USA
2
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY, USA
2
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, USA
1
UNIVERSITY OF INCARNATE WORD, USA
2
MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY, CANADA
2
UPPER AUSTRIA APPLIED SCIENCES, AUSTRIA
2
POZNAN UNIVERSITY, POLAND
1
KHERSON STATE UNIVERSITY, UKRAINE
5
INTERNATIONAL ATATURK ALATOO UNIVERSITY,
7
KYRGYZSTAN
INSTITUTE FOR LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION
STUDIES, MOROCCO
2
Which Departments can Apply to
Partner Universities?
Universities
Which Departments can apply?
Business
Faculty:
Economics,
Business
Administration, Banking and Finance
Communication Faculty: Journalism
NORTH DAKOTA STATE
UNIVERSITY, USA
Engineering Faculty: Civil, Computer, Construction,
Electrical, Mechanical
Architecture
Faculty:
Landscape
Architecture,
Tourism:
Recreation
Management,
Interior Design
School
of
Tourism and Hospitality
Business Faculty: Economics, Banking and Finance,
Political Sciences
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Engineering Faculty: Civil, Electrical
LONG BEACH, USA
School of Computing and Technology: Information
Systems
Communication Faculty: Journalism
Which Departments can Apply to
Partner Universities?
Universities
Which Departments can apply?
Business Faculty: Economics, Banking and Finance,
Political Science
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE
UNIVERSITY, USA
Engineering Faculty: Civil, Mechanical
School of Tourism: Tourism and Hospitality
Communication: Public Relations
Communication Faculty: Journalism
School of Tourism: Recreation Management, Tourism
and Hospitality
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, USA
Business: Political Sciences, Banking and Finance, MIS,
Banking and Finance
Arts and Sciences Faculty: Psychology
Which Departments can Apply to
Partner Universities?
Universities
Which Departments can apply?
Business Faculty: Banking and Finance,
Business, Economics, Political Science
UNIVERSITY OF INCARNATE
WORD, USA
Arts and Sciences Faculty: Psychology
School of Tourism and Hospitality: Sport
Management
Arts and Sciences: Psychology
Architecture: Interior Design
MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY, Business Faculty: Business Administration
CANADA
Communication:
Relations
Journalism,
Public
Which Departments can Apply to Partner
Universities?
POZNAN UNIVERSITY, POLAND
School of Tourism: Tourism and Hospitality
Business Faculty: Economics, Business Administration
KHERSON STATE UNIVERSITY,
UKRAINE
INTERNATIONAL ATATURK ALATOO
School of Tourism: Tourism and Hospitality
Arts and Sciences: Psychology
All departments
UNIVERSITY, KYRGYZSTAN
INSTITUTE FOR LEADERSHIP AND
COMMUNICATION STUDIES,
MOROCCO
Business Faculty; Business Department
Communication
Journalism
Faculty;
Public
Relations,
REQUIREMENTS OF PARTNER UNIVERSITIES
CALIFORNIA STATE LONG BEACH UNIVERSITY ;
• CSULB Exchange Program Application Form and Course Approval Form
• Completed Exchange Student Documentation of Financial Support Form
• Official bank statement
• Results from a recent TOEFL examination
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY;
• CCSU Exchange Form
• CCSU Housing Application Form
• CCSU Course Selection Form
• CCSU Undergraduate Application Form and Health Insurance Form
• CCSU Affidavit of Support Form and Bank Statement
REQUIREMENTS OF PARTNER UNIVERSITIES
NORTH DAKOTA UNIVERSITY ; 70 TOEFL IBT
IELTS 6
AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT
HEALTH INSURANCE
NORTH DAKOTA EXCHANGE FORM
NORTH DAKOTA HOUSING APPLICATION FORM
EMU COURSE SELECTION FORM
VALID PASSPORT
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY; EIU INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FORM
EMU COURSE SELECTION FORM
EIU AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT FORM
30 USD ONLINE APPLICATION FEE
REQUIREMENTS OF PARTNER UNIVERSITIES
INCARNATE WORD UNIVERSITY ;
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•
•
•
•
•
•
UIW International Student
Application Form
UIW Exchange Student Information
Sheet
UIW Accommodation Form
TOEFL 550, TOEFL IBT 79, IELTS 6.5
20 USD Application Fee
Health Record
Proof of Meningitis Vaccine
Declaration of Finances and Official
Bank Statement
MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY;
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•
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MRU Exchange Application Form
EMU Course Approval Form
Recommendation Letter from a
Faculty member of EMU
• TOEFL 560 or IELTS 7
• Letter of Intent
UPPER AUSTRIA APPLIED SCIENCES
• Application Form and Learning
Agreement
• Accommodation Application Form
• Health Insurance
• Bank Statement
•
REQUIREMENTS OF PARTNER UNIVERSITIES
EMU Outgoing Exchange Application Form, EMU
POZNAN UNIVERSITY, POLAND
Course Selection Form, Passport Copy, Affidavit
of Support (Bank Statement)
EMU Outgoing Exchange Application Form, EMU
Course Selection Form, Passport Copy, Affidavit
KHERSON STATE UNIVERSITY, UKRAINE
of Support (Bank Statement)
EMU Outgoing Exchange Application Form, EMU
INTERNATIONAL ATATURK ALATOO
UNIVERSITY, KYRGYZSTAN
Course Selection Form, Passport Copy, Affidavit
of Support (Bank Statement)
EMU Outgoing Exchange Application Form, EMU
INSTITUTE FOR LEADERSHIP AND
COMMUNICATION STUDIES, MOROCCO
Course Selection Form, Passport Copy, Affidavit
of Support (Bank Statement)
How can I get a Visa?
• We help you with your visa requirements and
application process
• Your J1 visa for USA and the rest of the
invitations for other countries come to the
International Office not personally to you
• Requirements of Embassies
AMERICAN EMBASSY
AMERICAN EMBASSY
1.
A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond the
applicant's intended period of stay in the United States.
2.
A receipt showing that any necessary SEVIS fee has been paid. This fee must be paid BEFORE you come to
the Embassy for your interview. You cannot pay the fee at the Embassy or at a bank here in Cyprus. You
must pay the fee online at www.fmjfee.com and print out the receipt to bring to the Embassy.
3.
A Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form DS-156, completed and signed. Select Nonimmigrant Visa
Application Form DS-156 to access the electronic version of the DS-156.
4.
A 5cm X 5cm recent, high quality, clear, color photograph for each applicant showing full face forward
against a white background). Click here for requirements.
5.
A Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form DS-157. Submission of this completed form is
required for all male applicants between 16-45 years of age. It is also required for all applicants age 16 and
over, irrespective of gender, from North Korea, Cuba, Syria, Sudan, Iran, and Libya.
6.
All exchange visitor visa applicants and their dependents must complete the Contact Information and Work
History Form DS-158.
7.
$100 visa application fee
8.
A copy of your Bank statement
9.
Transcript and student certificate
You can find the required information in detail
throughhttp://nicosia.usembassy.gov/NIV/Exchange%20Visitor.htm
CANADIAN EMBASSY
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/syria-syrie/study-etudie/index.aspx?lang=eng&menu_id=4&view=d
Studying in Canada
There are more than 150,000 international students who go to Canada every year to
study. International students bring a rich culture to our classrooms. Your knowledge and
skills are welcome in our schools.
•Canadian universities and colleges are respected worldwide for their high quality of
education.
•Tuition fees for international students in Canada, and the cost of living, are among the
lowest in the world.
•Eligible students can gain valuable Canadian work experience through off campus
employment.
•Canada ranks among the most multicultural nations in the world. Regardless of ethnic
origin, students feel at home in our diverse communities and campuses.
•According to the United Nations, Canada offers one of the highest standards for quality of
life in the world.
Related sites
•Imagine - Education au/in Canada
•Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials: maintains the only Canadian
online and authoritative directory of universities, colleges and schools recognized and
authorized by the Canadian provinces and territories. This site includes information on
foreign credential evaluations and qualification recognition. CICIC is a unit of the Council
of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC)
•Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada: represents 92 Canadian public and
private not-for-profit universities and university-degree level colleges.
•Association of Canadian Community Colleges: represents colleges and institutes to
government, business and industry, both in Canada and internationally.
•Languages Canada: offer information on English and French language programs and
schools.
•Scholarships: Learn about opportunities for study and research in Canada
AUSTRIAN EMBASSY
· First, check the current validity of your passport.
All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure
date from Austria. However, we strongly recommend traveling with 6 months validity
on your passport at all times. VisaHQ can assist U.S. citizens with a full range of
expedited passport services, including new passport application and passport
renewal.
· Second, make sure your passport has blank Visa pages.
Most destinations, including Austria, require that you have adequate un-used pages in
your passport, allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure. We
recommend that you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport
before any international travel. U.S. citizens can get extra passport pages added to
their passports as fast as within 24 hours.
· Finally, confirm if transit visa is required for any connections.
Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your
journey to Austria. It may be the case that countries you pass through en route to
your destination may require a separate transit visa. Please refer to visa requirements
of the specific country.
http://austria.visahq.com/
http://www.ankara.polemb.net/index.php?document=21
DOCUMENTS REQUESTED AT THE VISA APPLICATION (1. + 2. + 3.)
Consul, provided necessary, may request the applicant to submit additional documents
POLAND EMBASSY
1.
2.
3.
Owner of the passport who applies for any type of
visa is requested:
Employees in the company:
- an application written on the company’s letterhead which contains the
information about the position and the period of employment in the company,
statement of further employment, period and purpose of journey
- current certificate confirming the existence and functioning of the company
issued
by
a
respective
chamber
of
commerce/industry;
or valid taxes paid chart and a copy of company registration in the official
gazette
- SSK entry document and the document showing accrued contributions
Company owners or share-holders
- an application written on the company’s letterhead which contains the
information about the position and the period of employment in the company,
statement of further employment, period and purpose of journey
- current certificate confirming the existence and functioning of the company
issued by a respective chamber of commerce /industry; or valid taxes paid
chart or a copy of company registration in the official gazette
- current certificate from BAĞ-KUR showing no contributions in arrears
Employees of public institutions
- certificate of employment on the company’s letterhead which contains the
information about the position and the period of employment in the company,
statement of further employment or payroll relevant to the last three months
Students
- current student certificate issued by the university
- parents’ financial documents in case of journey for other purpose than
education
Retired persons
- copy of retirement id card or retirement salary documents
Farmers
- farmership document or job consent document obtained from Turkish Union
of Chambers of Agriculture
Tourism
- documents related to the stay in (hotel and fly
reservations, for groups: confirmation of participation in
a group trip)
Visit
- in case of the first visit to Schengen area the invitation
must be issued by Wojewoda authority, for the
subsequent visits the written invitation and the ID of
inviting person is sufficient
Sport activities
- confirmation of participation in a sport event from and
the letter from relevant sport club or federation in
Business
- invitation letter from a company / institution in written on
letterhead which indicates the company registration data
signed by the inviting person
Cultural activities
- confirmation of participation in an cultural event from
Work
- original of work permit or abstract from KRS document
(for board members of a company registered in )
Study I, II or III degree
- acceptance letter from the university in and the receipt of
the tuition fee (in case of pay study)
Short-term tudy, scholarship (Erasmus), courses
- confirmation of inscription in the university in and the
letter from the relevant education institution in and the
receipt of the tuition fee (in case of pay study)
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to pay the fee for the visa decision in cash (TL) at
the cash desk (does not apply to the families of
the UE citizens)
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to fill in and sign the visa form (all questions
must be answered)
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to stick one current photograph on the form
(requirements related to the photo format are
available at our Internet site, otherwise shall be
rejected)
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to submit a passport (applicant's passport is
required to be issued not earlier than 10 years
ago and valid three months longer than the
requested visa validity and to contain at least 2
unused pages for visa sticker)
the separate application for each child with
photograph in case of a journey with a child
being registered in parent’s passport
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to enclose photocopies of the passport pages
no. 1,2,3,4, which contain personal data and also
those of used pages
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to submit previously used passports (the police
report is requested in case the applying person
cannot do so )
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to submit the travel health insurance (original
and copy) of 30.000 euro value, valid in
Schengen countries, for 1 or 2 entry visa the
insurance shall cover the entire period of stay,
for multiple visa the insurance shall cover the
period of the first planned trip
Important: Minors are requested to submit
permission for traveling abroad from both
parents confirmed by the notary public.
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RUSSIAN EMBASSY
http://www.cyprus.mid.ru/en/posros.htm
Tel.: (357) 22-776832
Fax.: (357) 22-783030
E-mail: russianembassy.consulate@cytanet.com.cy
Office hours: 9.00-13.00 (Monday - Friday)
VISA REQUIREMENTS
1. Passport valid for not less than six months after visa's expiration date and has at least 2
blank pages.
Note: Applicants with an exception of citizens of the Republic of Cyprus must submit residence
permit with a period of legal stay in the Republic of Cyprus exceeding 3 (three) months.
2. One application form filled in.
Visa Application Form (PDF)
Visa Application form for Georgia, USA and UK citizens (PDF)
Application form requirements (PDF)
3. One recent passport size (35x45 mm) photograph glued to the indicated space on the
application form.
4. Invitation or other documents which can serve as a basis for issuing a visa to the Russian
Federation:
a) For PRIVATE VISA - Original invitation letter issued by the Russian Federal Migration Service.
(For urgent trips for medical reasons a certificate from a medical institution).
b) For BUSINESS/ HUMANITARIAN VISA - A letter of invitation issued by the Russian Federal
Migration Service or a telex from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
UKRANIAN EMBASSY
http://ukraine.visahq.com/
· First, check the current validity of your passport.
All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure date from
Ukraine. However, we strongly recommend traveling with 6 months validity on your passport
at all times. VisaHQ can assist U.S. citizens with a full range of expedited passport services,
including new passport application and passport renewal.
· Second, make sure your passport has blank Visa pages.
Most destinations, including Ukraine, require that you have adequate un-used pages in your
passport, allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure. We recommend that
you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international
travel. U.S. citizens can get extra passport pages added to their passports as fast as within 24
hours.
· Finally, confirm if transit visa is required for any connections.
Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your journey to
Ukraine. It may be the case that countries you pass through en route to your destination may
require a separate transit visa. Please refer to visa requirements of the specific country.
MOROCCO EMBASSY
http://morocco.visahq.com/embassy/Cyprus/
Sounds good! What else do I need to know while planning a trip to Morocco?
· First, check the current validity of your passport.
All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure date from Morocco.
However, we strongly recommend traveling with 6 months validity on your passport at all times. VisaHQ
can assist U.S. citizens with a full range of expedited passport services, including new passport application
and passport renewal.
· Second, make sure your passport has blank Visa pages.
Most destinations, including Morocco, require that you have adequate un-used pages in your passport,
allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure. We recommend that you have at least two
free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international travel. U.S. citizens can get extra
passport pages added to their passports as fast as within 24 hours.
· Finally, confirm if transit visa is required for any connections.
Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your journey to Morocco. It
may be the case that countries you pass through en route to your destination may require a separate
transit visa. Please refer to visa requirements of the specific country.
KYRGYZ EMBASSY
http://kyrgyzstan.visahq.com/embassy/Turkey/
Select the type of Kyrgyzstan tourist visa application:
Online Kyrgyzstan tourist visa Application
Apply online now
To apply for visas to several countries add Kyrgyzstan to selection and return to the list of
destinations.
Offline Kyrgyzstan tourist visa Application
Download and print
Download, fill out and mail in Kyrgyzstan tourist visa application form.
Mail us the following documents:
a
Original, signed United States passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photograph: 1
c
Personal Letter. A personal letter from the applicant addressed to the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan,
explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, cities to be visited, and place of
accommodation.
Kyrgyzstan tourist visa fees for citizens of United States