BOĞAZIÇI UNIVERSITY
Office of International Relations
Fact Sheet 2015-2016
General Data of Institution
Name of Institution
Boğaziçi University
Erasmus ID code
TR ISTANBU 01
Institution Website
www.boun.edu.tr
University Address
Boğaziçi University 34342 Bebek / Istanbul Turkey
General Data of the Office of International Relations
Name of the Office
Office of International Relations
Address
South Campus ÖFB Building 34342 Etiler/ İstanbul
Telephone
Fax
+90 212 359 74 21
+90 212 265 32 48
Website
E-mail
http://www.intl.boun.edu.tr/
intloff@boun.edu.tr
International
Relations
Coordinator
Dr. Taner Bilgiç
Tel. :+90 212 359 76 74
E-mail : intloff@boun.edu.tr
Erasmus Institutional
Coordinator
Dr. Hilmi Luş
Tel. :+90 212 359 65 94
E-mail : hilmilus@boun.edu.tr
Ece Günay
Tel. :+90 212 359 76 74
E-mail: ece.gunay@boun.edu.tr
Asu Nisa Kırdar
Tel +90 212 359 76 92
E-mail: asu.kirdar@boun.edu.tr
Administrative
Coordinator
Global Outreach
Coordinator
Bilateral Agreements
TSM & ST Mobility
Erasmus Advisor
(Incoming Students)
Erasmus Advisor
(Outgoing Students)
Exchange Advisor
(Outgoing Students)
Erasmus Advisor
(Placement and
Budget)
Foreign Degree
Students’ and
Scholars’ Assistant
Executive Assistant
Can Koparan
Tel. : +90 212 359 74 62
E-mail : erasmus-info@boun.edu.tr
Jana Stolarikova
Tel. : +90 212 359 74 94
E-mail : erasmus-incoming@boun.edu.tr
Müge Gülmez
Tel. :+90 212 359 72 59
E-mail : erasmus-outgoing@boun.edu.tr
Ege Uysal
Tel : +90 212 359 67 08
E-mail : exchange-outgoing@boun.edu.tr
Mesut Kardaş
Tel. : +90 212 359 76 98
E-mail : mesut.kardas@boun.edu.tr
Nilüfer Kırıcı
Tel.: +90 212 359 70 92
E-mail : nilufer.kirici@boun.edu.tr
Tuna Çomak Aypar
Tel.: +90 212 359 74 21
E-mail : comak@boun.edu.tr
Academic Information
Semester Dates
(including exam
dates)
First Semester (Fall) : early September 2015 - pre-registration periods
Second Semester (Spring) : late January 2016- pre-registration periods
Course Catalogue
http://registration.boun.edu.tr/schedule.htm
Grading
Letter grades are used for grading individual courses with AA
corresponding to 4.0/4.0 and DD corresponding to 1.0/4.0 with half-point
steps. F denotes fail.
Classical credit system is contact-based with a single Boğaziçi credit
denoting about one lecture hour per week. All courses also have ECTS
credits which are indicated in the transcripts.
Around 30 ECTS.
Credit System
Credits per
semester for fulltime Bogazici
Student
Minimum and
maximum number
of credits that can
be taken by
All exchange students are expected to take a normal semester load (17-21
Bogazici credits, or approximately 30 ECTS). This usually corresponds to
4-6 courses.
Incoming Exchange
Students
Courses and
Language of
Instruction
All courses are taught in English.
Application and Admissions
Admissions
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Boğaziçi University uses a “nomination by the home-admission by the
host” system. All exchange students have to be nominated by their home
institution. Bogazici University, as the host institution, reviews the
applications and the individual academic units accept or reject
the applicant.
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All exchange students have to be based at an academic unit at Bogazici
University where they will have an academic advisor.
All exchange students are expected to select at least two courses from the
academic unit they are enrolled in.
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Application
Procedure
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Application Form
Original copy of the transcript in English
Statement of Purpose: A short statement, no more than 300
words, telling why you would like to attend Bogazici University
A tentative list of courses you would like to attend.( Minimum 2
courses should be taken from the host department)
Please note that this list will not be official until your registration
is completed. It will be subject to change depending on the
courses offered in the academic year of 2014/2015
A letter of recommendation
Boğaziçi University requirements for all incoming students: Nonnative speakers of English should provide proof of proficiency in
the English Language by means of a TOEFL ( 550 + TWE 4.5 for
paper-based test, 213 + TWE 4.5 for computer-based test, 79 +
TWE 24 internet-based test ) or an IELTS ( 6.5)
Living in Istanbul
Accommodation
Limited on campus accommodation is available at Superdorm:
http://www.superdorm.info/
Private accommodation possibilities exist in the vicinity of the University
as well as in other areas of the city. No assistance is provided by the
Office in connection to housing.
Arrangements must be handled by the incoming students themselves.
Cost of Living
Cost of living may depend on many factors including housing location,
food expenditure, etc. The following estimates are provided as a broad
guide to monthly costs and may significantly vary:
Accommodation: 250 – 300 € per month
Food:250 € per month
Transportation: 100 € per month
Books:150 – 200 €
Medical Insurance: to be arranged by the student prior to arrival at the
host institution.