KADİR HAS UNIVERSITY
2013-2014 STUDENT’S HANDBOOK
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With an exceptional academic staff, a wide range of educational opportunities, strong international
connections and dedication to development, we are one of the leading universities in Turkey. Our students,
who are eager to build upon their knowledge through dedicated research and who continually strive for
self-development, are the foundation of our success. With such a student body, we aim to build the future
together.
Situated in the heart of Istanbul, we are a global university providing students with the knowledge and
skills they will need to succeed in their areas of expertise. Through the course of their education, our
students develop a sense of responsibility and self-confidence, as well as the ability to foresee and shape
changes in the world, not just follow them. We are always on the lookout for rare talent, and we encourage
our students to become innovative, dynamic individuals who are critically aware.
Kadir Has University, apart from being a respected academic institution, also contributes to the vibrancy
of Istanbul, supporting the economic, social and cultural development of our local area. We promote
concerts, exhibitions and sporting events, and students have the opportunity to join a variety of clubs
in addition to engaging with the social responsibility projects they undertake during the course of their
studies. With the life-long education courses we offer, Kadir Has University is an energetic institution
offering a wide range of opportunities for students, staff and the residents of Istanbul.
I invite you to join us on this exciting journey of education and progress, which is grounded in the philosophy
that the key to success is self-improvement.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Ayd›n
Rector
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KAD‹R HAS
Our University’s founder as well as the first Chairman
of its Board of Trustees, the late Mr Kadir Has, one of
the leading philanthropists of Turkey and holder of the
Distinguished Service Medal of the Turkish Republic,
strove during his life-time to, in his own words, “pay
his debt to his country” believing that it was his debt
of honour and obligation to Turkey to give back to
his country what he had gained and to this end he
systematically dedicated himself to philanthropy.
The Kadir Has Foundation (HASVAK) he started in 1991
with his wife Rezan Has has carried out very important
services towards helping the country develop, especially
in the fields of education and health. They bequeathed
their entire estate to this foundation.
The late Mr. Kadir Has, who passed away in 2007
leaving behind immortal achievements, spoke of our
university as “the realization of his biggest dream” and
he continues to live with his principles, worldview and
love of education in the philosophy of our university
and in the hearts of our students whom he loved dearly.
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Contents
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Knowledge Management System (BYS)
9Blackboard
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Information Center
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Orientation Days Program
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Student Advising System
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Academic Ethics and Additional Programs
20Scholarships
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Student Affairs
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Social Responsibility
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Sports Facilities
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Health Services
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Education in English
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Opportunities for Studying Abroad
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Lifelong Learning Center
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Student Council
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Student Clubs
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Career Center
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Khas Fest
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Culture and Arts
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Student Coordinatorship
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Activity Calendar
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Academic Calendar
46Contact
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Knowledge Management
System
The Knowledge Management System (BYS) is a student information management system which facilitates
the coordination of student registration and the archiving of student data. All our students must attend
the presentation about BYS during the orientation days in order to fully learn the way this system works.
All announcements made on BYS and all e-mails sent to the e-mail address given to students by the university
are considered to be notices made to the official addresses of the students.
All students are expected to check BYS announcements; Kadir Has University does not accept any responsibility
for complications arising from the failure to fulfill this obligation.
https://bys.khas.edu.tr
Students can access the Knowledge Management System using their personal passwords given to them
by the Student Affairs Office.
Students can carry out the following operations on BYS:
1) Choose their courses, make their course registrations and send them to their advisors.
2) Check the advisors’ approval of course registration.
3) See weekly course schedules.
4)Check their exam scores.
5) Follow the announcements made by the university for the students.
What is Blackboard?
Blackboard is a learning management system which enables instructors to create and implement numerous
activities that support their courses. Through this system, faculty members can easily communicate with
their students, share course materials, give assignments and exams, and engage students in discussions
outside class hours, as well as track student performance. The system can support distance learning and
also facilitates enrichment of traditional campus based in-classroom courses with electronic content and
activities.
Blackboard enables users to access course materials and participate online in course activities from any
computer, tablet or smart-phone with an internet connection and a web browser from anywhere in the
world using their personal user name and password. As this is a system requiring a password for access,
students can only see the content of the courses they are enrolled on.
Blackboard for Students
Via Blackboard, students can access all course materials prepared by the instructor and receive
announcements about the course. The system also has the functionality of sending announcements as
e-mails. As students can send their assignments using the Blackboard system they no longer need to
worry about their homework getting lost or whether or not the instructor has received it. The use of
Blackboard in face-to-face courses enables these courses to become more inter-active.
http://khas.blackboard.com
It is important for students to keep active the khas.edu.tr email addresses given to them during
registration in order to use the BYS and Blackboard systems efficiently.
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Information Center
The KHAS Information Center is dedicated to providing the most up-to-date information services through
the latest communication technologies. The Center aims to meet the needs of users in the most efficient
manner possible in their scholarly research and intellectual development. The KHAS Information Center aims
to build the basis for education and academic research supporting the scholarly and intellectual activities
of its users. The Information Centers at the Cibali Central and Selimpaşa campuses can simultaneously
serve 260 people at any given time.
Our Information Centers have a shelf capacity of 70,000 volumes and provide wireless internet access.
Kadir Has University Information Center in Numbers:
• 65 000 print volumes
• More than 5000 DVDs, CDs and videos
• 100 000 electronic books
• More than 30 000 electronic journals on 34 online databases
• All online materials can be accessed 24 hour, 365 days a year.
Opening Hours:
During the Academic Year:
Monday – Friday: 08.30 – 22.00
Saturday – Sunday: 10.00 – 18.00
Other Times:
Weekdays: 09.00 – 18.00
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Kadir Has Campus Freshmen
Orientation Days
12, September 2013 Monday
(Orientation Day for First year students who have passed the English Language Proficiency Exam)
2013-2014 Academic
Year Orientation Days
It is very important for students to attend the
Orientation Days program to get more fully
acquainted with and informed about the university
and the academic, social, cultural and sporting
opportunities it provides. Being better informed
students can make better choices and give direction
to their interests and preferences from the start.
10.00 – 11.00
Students gather for Welcome Address - D Block Grand Hall Welcome Address
11.00 – 12.00
Briefing on the Knowledge Management System – BYS - D Block Grand Hall
Assistant Prof. Dr. Selçuk ÖĞRENCİ
12.00 – 13.00 Briefing by the Health, Culture and Sports Office - D Block Grand Hall
Aslı KOCABIYIK – Office Director
Student Clubs
Sports Teams, Sports Scholarships
Health Services
Nazlı ÖZTOKSOY – Events Coordinator
13.00 –14.00
Lunch Break
14.00 – 14.30
Briefing by the International Collaboration and Education Coordinatorship -
D Block Grand Hall
Ayşe Deniz ÖZKAN - Director, International Programs and Partnerships
14.30 – 15.00
“Blackboard Course Management System” - D Block Grand Hall
İpek İLİ ERDOĞMUŞ – Education Technologies Expert
15.00 – 15.30
Filiz KARAKUŞ – Career Center Coordinator
15.30 – 16.00
Introduction to the Information Center - D Block Grand Hall
Ertuğrul ÇİMEN – Director
16.30 – 17.00
Briefing by the Student Affairs Unit
Dep. Office Director
17.00 – 17.30
Briefing by the Corporate Social Responsibility Office - D Blok Grand Hall
Serdar DİNLER
Attendance at the Orientation Days is compulsory for first year freshmen students.
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Selimpaşa Campus Freshmen
Orientation Days
Prep School Orientation Days –
Bahçelievler Campus
17 September 2013 Tuesday
10.30 – 11.00
Welcome Address
4 sessions:
11.00 – 11.30
Briefing on the Information Center
09.30 – 11.00
Ertuğrul ÇİMEN – Director
11.00 – 12.30
11.30 – 12.00
Briefing on the Health, Culture and Sports Office
13.00 – 15.00
Aslı KOCABIYIK – Office Director
15.30 – 17.00
Student Clubs
Sports Teams, Sports Scholarships, Health Services
Program
Nazlı ÖZTOKSOY – Events Coordinator
Welcome Address
12.00 – 13.00
Briefing on the Student Affairs Unit
Prep School Director
Dep. Office Director
13.00 – 14.00
Lunch Break
Briefing on the Prep School
14.00 – 15.00
“BYS – Briefing on the University Registration and Grading System”
Vice Director Esra KURTULUŞ
“Blackboard Course Management System”
İpek İLİ ERDOĞMUŞ – Education Technologies Expert
Briefing on the Prep School Education / Curriculum
15.00- 15.30
Briefing by the International Collaboration and Education Coordinatorship
Vice Director Aylin KAYAPALİ
Ayşe Deniz ÖZKAN - Director, International Programs and Partnerships
15.30 – 16.00
Filiz KARAKUŞ – Career Center Coordinator
Lunch Break
16.00 – 16.30
Briefing by the Office of Corporate Social Responsibility
Presentation about Student Affairs
Serdar Dinler
Student Affairs Coordinator
Briefing on the Psychological Counseling Center (Psychologist Gizem HANCI)
Q&A Session
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What is credit?
Why course selection is
important?
Education at Faculties, Applied Sciences School and Vocational Schools are carried out in accordance with
the curriculum determined by the relevant committees and approved by the Senate taking into account the
common courses specified by the Higher Education Council and accepted by the Senate.
The necessary amount of credit-hours in order to graduate from the Faculties, Applied Sciences School
and Vocational Schools are specified in the education plans of these units.
The courses in the education plan are comprised of compulsory and elective courses. Students must take
the compulsory courses, whereas they can choose the elective courses they would like to take.
Students must attend 70% of classes and 80% of independent applied studies, such as labs and workshops.
Students who do not attend the required minimum number of classes are not permitted to take final
exams or re-take exams.
An undergraduate diploma is granted to students who successfully complete all of the required courses
and credit hours in their program of study, maintain a minimum of a 2.00 cumulative GPA, and complete
any required internships and other projects specified by the faculty or unit.
Student Advisors
For each student a faculty member is appointed as an advisor by the related department.
Your advisor monitors your studies and makes recommendations about the compulsory and elective courses
you need to take within the degree, double major and minor programs you are enrolled on.
During the registration renewal at the beginning of each semester you have to choose your courses with
your advisor and get his/her official approval.
You may seek help and support from all faculty members on issues regarding your education; however,
your advisor is the first person to contact for initial support and appraisal of issues.
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Academic
Ethics and
Additional
Programs
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Academic Ethics
In their academic work, all students and faculty should strive to abide by the research, publication and
academic ethics principles outlined in the Kadir Has University Scientific Research and Publications Ethics
Guide. Students found to contravene the ethics rules with unethical behavior such as cheating or plagiarism
will face disciplinary hearings and if found guilty by the Disciplinary Committee disciplinary punishment will
be given based on the Discipline Regulations up to and including suspension from school.
Double Major Program
The purpose of our double major program is to provide undergraduate students successfully pursuing a
major with the opportunity to simultaneously attain a second bachelor’s degree in another field of study.
Students may apply to do a double major at the earliest in their third semester and at the latest in their
fifth semester.
Minor Degree Program
The Minor Degree is a track which allows a student successfully studying a Bachelor’s program to take
some courses of another program of his/her interest. A student who completes the minor degree track
with a minimum GPA of 2.00 receives a certificate.
Transfer (Between Departments and Programs)
For students who would like to change their area of study, we have taken steps to ensure that they are
able to transfer into a different program. Students may transfer to another program of study within the
university or transfer to Kadir Has University from another institution of higher education. In addition
transfers from associate to undergraduate degrees is possible, the details of which are declared in the
related Regulations document.
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Khas Honorary
Scholarship
Khas Scholarship 2011
T.C
KADIR HAS UNIVERSITY
SCHOLARSHIP REGULATION
Khas Honorary Scholarship
Article 6 - At the end of each academic year, students who have completed their compulsory
and elective courses with a GPA of 3.00 or higher and are in the top five percentile of class
ranking for their faculty as specified by the appended criteria are eligible for the Khas
Honorary Scholarship for the following school year.
Khas Honorary Scholarships, depending on the ranking of a student in her or his faculty,
cover all or part of the tuition as indicated in the table below; the scholarship shall be treated as a
discount from the standard tuition rate. Students receiving this scholarship shall not receive any
additional payment from the university.
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What do I need to do in
order to make university
life easier, which units do
I need to become familiar
with?
Student Affairs Office
This office carries out all the clerical procedures regarding: student registrations, student ID cards,
scholarships and similar tasks; all the clerical procedures originating from departments and programs of
Faculties, Applied Sciences School and Vocational Schools; the monitoring of registration and the adding
and dropping of courses within the deadlines set out in the academic calendar; the provision of transcripts
and diplomas and conducting post-graduation paperwork.
This office works for all the departments and programs of all the faculties and schools of the university and
functions as a bridge between the students, students’ families and other units of the university.
Faculty Secretariats
Faculty secretariats carry out the administrative work of faculties; these are the primary units where
students submit official documents such as medical reports. Faculty secretariats also help students contact
faculty members.
Corporate Social
Responsibility
Office
“Charity that seeks no returns
accrues the greatest benefits…”
Kadir Has
At Kadir Has University, our strategies for development are based on social, environmental and ethical values
to ensure that all stakeholders as well as students, faculty members and administrative staff share a common
sense of responsibility that is channeled through volunteer activities.
One such endeavor is the Rights of Neighbors Project. A stakeholder committee, the members of which are
residents of Cibali and representatives of the university, was established by the CSR Academy with the aim
of finding creative and innovative solutions to local problems. In this project, stakeholders’ participation is a
primary concern, and our goal is to implement work together with local residents that is socially, economically
and environmentally sustainable. We have launched health check-up programs and projects to develop the local
area, as well as cinema screenings, theater performances, sporting events and collaborations with local schools.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) courses are included in our curriculum, in addition to applied projects
aiming at social participation and environmental work.
All the students in our faculties and schools where education is four years long enroll in CSR courses, which take
place in the second year of their education and continue for two semesters as non-credit compulsory courses.
As part of their CSR coursework, students attend seminars given by specialists on a variety of issues pertaining
to social responsibility, and also implement their own social responsibility projects.
After receiving foundational training in social responsibility, students meet up with representatives of leading
NGOs during our Civil Society Days event which is held every year. Within the scope of this event, the university
helps students find opportunities to work at an NGO of their choice. In this respect, every student at Kadir Has
University has the option to actively work at an NGO; thus, our students learn more about the world of NGOs
and how they can contribute to the work that NGOs carry out.
As the university gives great importance to inter-active communication it encourages students to participate
in cultural and social CSR activities and organizes the annual Charity Marathon for the Cibali area and hosts
the Turkey Corporate Social Responsibility Marketplace event. The next Marketplace is going to be organized
on 6th of December 2013.
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Sports Facilities
We offer a variety of sports programs to ensure that our students have the opportunity to develop their
physical as well as intellectual abilities.
The Kadir Has Campus in Cibali has a basketball court, mini football field, climbing wall, fitness center and
indoor sports center.
At the Selimpaşa campus there are multi-purpose sports areas for basketball, volleyball, and tennis, as well
as a mini football field, climbing wall and fitness center.
We offer three separate areas of focus for sports activities, with specialized trainers for each:
Health Services
All three of our campuses (Cibali, Selimpaşa and Bahçelievler) have on-site medical centers and offer psychological
counseling services.
Students and personnel have free access to these facilities, and can get check-ups and have prescriptions filled.
All campuses of our university also collaborate with general hospitals nearby.
• University sports teams • Independent sports/exercise • Inter-university programs
In memory of our founder Kadir Has, the university has held the annual Erciyes Mountain Climb for the last
six years, in addition to intercampus sports events.
The university also hosts national events such as inter-campus competitions, Inter-University and Inter-Club
Rowing Contests, Kadir Has-Koç University Rowing competitions and the Golden Horn race.
We consider it of the greatest importance that our students improve their sporting abilities in addition to
their studies in the fourteen sports branches which are included in the University Sports Federation.
SPORTS TEAMS
• Athleticism
• Handball (male)
• Rowing (female-male)
• Chess (female-male)
• Badminton (female-male)
• Karate (male)
• Tennis (female-male)
• Basketball (male)
• Skiing and snowboarding (female-male)
• Table tennis (female-male)
• Football (male)
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• Archery (male)
• Volleyball (female-male)
• Wrestling (male)
Phone numbers of the health units:
Cibali Campus Bahçelievler Campus Selimpaşa Campus 0212 533 65 32 / 1178
0212 441 47 24 / 2126
0212 731 90 08 / 3145
Our psychiatrists and psychologists work based on an appointment scheduling system.
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English Language
Preparatory School and
English Language Unit
Importance of English Language Preparatory School
As declared in the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) handbook, the language of instruction at
Kadir Has University faculties is predominantly English.
The English Language Preparatory School and the English Language Unit work under the Foreign Languages
Coordinatorship.
All students who register at Kadir Has University, unless exempted according to university regulations, are required
to take the English Preparatory School’s proficiency exam. Students who score higher than 60 are
exempt from the year of English courses at the Preparatory School, and can directly register for
their coursework as first-year students. Students of the School of Applied Sciences and Vocational School
who plan to improve their English language skills at this stage can enroll on the English preparatory year classes.
Students are exempted from the proficiency exam if they document that they have obtained a minimum score of
5.5 from the IELTS or 79 from the TOEFL IBT.
In the Preparatory School students must attend a minimum 80 % of classes.
The Preparatory School is located in the Bahçelievler Campus.
Please visit our website www.khas.edu.tr for detailed information on the Preparatory School’s
Proficiency Exam.
Writing Center
The Writing Center provides support for our undergraduate and graduate students as well as academic
and administrative personnel in the development of their academic writing skills. In addition to one-on-one
writing tutorials, the center offers an English Conversation Group and TOEFL-IELTS preparation support.
The center also supports our university’s faculty members in the academic publication process. Our main
goal at the Writing Center is to guide and motivate students in their quest to broaden their intellectual
horizons by improving their English-language writing skills.
English Language Unit
The primary objective of the English Language Unit is to help our undergraduate students acquire the language
skills they will need to succeed in their fields of study as well as in professional life after graduation. In the
first and second years of their studies, students in all faculties are required to take four semesters of English
courses which focus on building skills in academic writing, critical thinking, and effective communication.
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Importance of International
Relations
The International Collaboration and Education Office
During their studies, our students can benefit from the established collaboration opportunities provided
with outstanding universities in different parts of the world for dual-diploma, student exchange, Erasmus
and summer school programs.
The International Collaboration and Education Office is coordinated by Assoc. Prof. Sinem Akgül Açıkmeşe.
Dual-diploma opportunities
Coventry University (UK)
Purdue University (USA)
Montana State University (USA)
Student Exchange (Undergraduate/Graduate)
Virginia Tech University (USA)
Roosevelt University (USA)
Rollins College (USA)
University of Indianapolis (USA)
North Central College (USA)
Northern Michigan University (USA)
Montana State University (USA)
New York Institute of Technology (USA)
Northeastern Illinois University (USA)
University of Alabama (USA)
Texas State University (USA)
Arcadia University (USA)
University of Michigan (USA)
Jacksonville University (USA)
California Polytechnic State University (USA)
American University in Washington (USA)
North Carolina A&T State University (USA)
University of Waterloo (Canada)
Wilfred Laurier University (Canada)
Yonsei University (South Korea)
Konkuk University (South Korea)
Yeungnam University (South Korea)
Korea University (South Korea)
University of Seoul (South Korea)
Hanyang University (South Korea)
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Kangwon National University (South Korea)
Solbridge International School of Business
(South Korea)
National Chung Hsing University (Taiwan)
National Chengchi University (Taiwan)
Providence University (Taiwan)
Renmin University of China (China)
Zhejiang GongShang University (China)
Southwest Jiaotong University (China)
Ningbo University (China)
New Design University (Austria)
Zurich University of the Arts (Switzerland)
International University in Geneva (Switzerland)
University of Zagreb Croatia
Lebanese International University (Lebanon)
Universium University College (Kosovo)
Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National
University (Ukraine)
American University in Emirates (UAE)
Southern Federal University (Russia)
St.Petersburg Law Academy (Russia)
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
(Netherlands)
Universitatea Titu Maiorescu (Romania)
University of Ruse (Bulgaria)
Bremen University (Germany)
Join Erasmus and
remove the borders
Erasmus and EU Programs Unit
Kadir Has University gives great importance to international academic and cultural collaboration to support
research and exchanges with European universities within the scope of EU programs and projects.
Our university has Erasmus student exchange agreements with nineteen European countries and almost
eighty European Universities. In 2009 our University acceded to the broadened Erasmus University Charter
and added the internship exchange program to its collaboration with European Universities. Consequently
our students have had the opportunity of getting short-term work experience in their academic fields in
businesses in various countries in Europe.
Erasmus is a matchless opportunity for a student to become a world citizen. Coming together with students
from different cultures and countries broadens the students’ horizons in every way. Our students benefit
greatly from this program both academically and culturally. The Erasmus and EU Programs Unit can provide
further information about the details of the program, deadlines and eligibility criteria for applications.
Student exchanges are carried out in the Spring and Fall semesters every year.
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Socrates-Erasmus Bilateral Agreements with European Universities
Bilateral Erasmus agreements with European universities
Partner university
Country
Faculty
Partner university
Country
Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin
Germany
Communications
Ecole Nationale Superieure d'Architecture de Grenoble- FRANCE
France
Faculty of Art and Design/ Graduate School of Science and Engineering
Cologne Business School CBS
Germany
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences
Institut Supérieur d'Electronique de Paris
France
Graduate School of Science and Engineering
Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universitat Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Communications
Hogeschool Leiden
The Netherlands
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences- Law
Universitat des Saarlandes
Germany
Law
Windesheim University
The Netherlands
Communications
Fachhochschule Südwestfalen
Germany
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
De Haagse Hogeschool
The Netherlands
Communications
Rhein Main University of Applied Sciences
Germany
Communications/ Faculty of Art and Design
Hanzehogeschool Groningen
The Netherlands
Law-Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences
Universitat zu Köln
Germany
Communications
Fontys Hogeschool Communicatie (Fontys University of Applied Sciences)
The Netherlands
Communications
Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin
Germany
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences,/MDBF /ST (?)
Bath Spa University
United Kingdom
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences
Germany
Communications/ Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences/ Graduate School
of Social Sciences
Birkbeck University of London
United Kingdom
Law
University of Kent
United Kingdom
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences
University College Falmouth
United Kingdom
Faculty of Art and Design /Communications
Coventry University
United Kingdom
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences/ MDBF/ ST/ Law/ Communications/
SBE/ FBE
Universidad de A Coruna
Spain
MDBF
Universidad de Malaga
Spain
Law
Mondragon Unibertsitata
Spain
Communications/MDBF/ Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences/ Faculty of
Art and Design/ Graduate School of Social Sciences/ Graduate School of
Science and Engineering
San Jorge University
Spain
Communications/ Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences/ MDBF/ Faculty of
Art and Design
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
Spain
Law
Universitat Jaume I
Spain
Communications
Politecnico di Bari
Italy
Faculty of Art and Design/ Graduate School of Science and Engineering
UNIVERSITA DI BOLOGNA
Italy
MDBF/ Graduate School of Science and Engineering
Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration
Latvia
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences
Vilnius Gediminias Technical University
Lithuania
MDBF - Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences
Kaunas University of Technology
Lithuania
Communications/ Graduate School of Social Sciences
Budapest Business School
Hungary
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences
Politechnika Poznanska( Pozanan University of Technology)
Poland
MDBF
University Jagiellonski
Poland
Communications
University of Silesia
Poland
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences
SZKOLA NAUK SPOLECZNYCH
Poland
Graduate School of Social Sciences
Wyzsza Szkola Biznesu- National Louis University
Poland
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences/ Graduate School of
Social Sciences
UNIVERSITAT BREMEN
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Faculty
UNIVERSITAT AUGSBURG
Germany
Communications/ Graduate School of Social Sciences
ALBERT LUDWIGS UNIVERSITAT FREIBURG IM BREISGAU
Germany
Communications/ Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences/ Law
ZEPPELIN UNIVERSITY
Germany
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences/Communications/Graduate School of
Social Sciences
SRH Hochschule Berlin
Germany
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences
Hafencity Universitat Hamburg
Germany
Communications
Friedrich- Alexander Universitat Erlangen -Nürnberg
Germany
Communications
Jacobs University
Germany
Communications/Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences/MDBF
Otto Friedrich Universitat Bamberg
Germany
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences/MDBF/ Graduate School of Social
Sciences/ Graduate School of Science and Engineering
St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences
Austria
Communications/ Graduate School of Social Sciences
University of Music & Perf. Arts Vienna
Austria
Communications
Fachhochschule des bfi Wien
Austria
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences
Fachhochschule-Studienge Kufstein Tirol
Austria
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences
FH Joanneum Gesellschaft mbh
Austria
Communications
Fachhochschule Wiener Neustadt für Wirtschaft und Technik Ges.m.b.H.
Austria
MDBF- Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences
Universitat Salzburg
Austria
Law
Universiteit Hasselt
Belgium
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences
XIOS Hogeschool Limburg
Belgium
Communications
Provinciale Hogeschool Limburg
Belgium
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences
Universiteit Gent
Belgium
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences/ Graduate School of Social Sciences
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Bulgaria
Communications
Masarykova Univerzita u Brne
The Czech
Republic
Communications/ Graduate School of Social Sciences
University of Southern Denmark
Denmark
MDBF
UNIWERSYTET KAZIMIERZA WIELKIEGO W BYDGOSZCZY
Poland
Communications/ Graduate School of Social Sciences
DTU Technical University of Denmark
Denmark
MDBF
Wyzsza SZKOLA Promocji w Warszawie
Poland
Communications
University of Aarhus
Denmark
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences
Radom Academy of Economics
Poland
University of Aalborg
Denmark
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences/ Communications
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences/ Graduate School of
Social Sciences
Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Finland
Faculty of Art and Design/ Graduate School of Science and Engineering
University of Coimbra
Portugal
Law/ Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences/ Graduate School
of Social Sciences
Institut Superieur de Gestion Paris
France
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences
Universitea Danubius Galati
Romania
Law/ Communications/ Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences
Institut Dunkerque
France
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences
Université de Technologie de Compiègne
France
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Universittea Din ORADEA
Romania
MDBF Communications/ Law
Université de Bourgogne
France
Law-Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences
Titu Maiorescu University
Romania
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences/MDBF/ Law
UNIVERSITE FRANÇOIS RABELAIS DE TOURS
France
Law
Universitatea de Architectura Urbanism Ion Mincu
Romania
Faculty of Art and Design
ESIAME- International School of Management
France
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences
Greece
Economics, Adm. and Social Sciences/ Graduate School of
Social Sciences
Hellenic Republic University of Crete
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THE
LIFELONG
LEARNING
CENTER
The Lifelong Learning Center was established to develop and implement contemporary, sector specific,
original and effective education programs to raise capable people who will make social, economic and
cultural contributions to society. In identifying social needs and developing educational models to fulfill
those needs the LLC collaborates with the faculty and staff of the university as well as other institutions
of higher education, NGOs, the private sector, and international organizations.
The programs offered by the Lifelong Learning Center include self-development programs and skill
improvement courses, all of which are open to our students and the general public.
The programs offered by the Lifelong Learning Center for the 2013-2014 Academic year will be
conducted in the following units:
Chef School
Peacemaking
Digital Media School
Dipnot Journalism Academy
Futurism School
Real Estate Development Academy
Resource Development School
Neighbor Languages Academy
Corporate Social Responsibility Academy
Why should
we attend the
seminars and
conferences at
the university?
University is a great opportunity for you to develop and equip yourself
for the future. In addition to your academic achievements you have
to pay attention to your self-development. You can improve yourself
in different subjects and in different ways by attending seminars
and conferences. You can also organize seminars and conferences
yourself through student clubs. Organizing and taking part in such
events will help to prepare you for your future life.
With its modern and fully-equipped conference and seminar halls,
available 24 hours and 7 days, our university offers wonderful
opportunities for such activities.
Social Entrepreneurship Academy
Social Media Academy
Urban Arts academy
Uğur Mumcu Investigative Journalism Foundation (UM-AG) Academy
Life-coaching
The Lifelong Learning Center is going to expand into new areas during the 2013-14 academic year for our
students and anybody who may be interested.
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Campus life
is different
with student
clubs
Holding to the belief that intellectual development should
be well-rounded, our university offers social, cultural, sports
and artistic activities so that students can develop their
knowledge, skills and creativity. Among these activities are
panels, conferences and forums with eminent scientists,
politicians, executives, businessmen and experts; the
publishing of magazines, journals and bulletins; holding
interesting talks with popular figures from the arts, organizing
concerts, theater plays, signature days, sports events,
festivals, trips, exhibitions and competitions.
The student clubs have been organizing an ever increasing
number of very successful quality events and activities every
year.
•Advertising Club
•Career Club
•Chess Club
•Cinema Club
•Culture and Arts Club
•Dance Club
•Debate Club
•Economics Club
•Energy and Climate Change Club
•Engineering Club
•Entrepreneur Innovative Leaders Club
•Erasmus Club
•European Union Club
•Factory Design Club
•Finance and Banking Club
•Folk Dance and Folk Music Club
•Futurists Club
•Graphic Design Club
•IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers) Club
•International (Foreign) Trade Club
•IT Security Club
•Law Club
•Literature Club
These clubs allow students to take responsibility, deepen
their interests and develop themselves and thus find the
opportunity to differentiate themselves in their postuniversity life.
•Logistics Club
•Management Club
•Marketing Club
•Model United Nations Club
The list of student clubs - which are continually developing
and expanding every year at the request of our students:
•Mountaineering and Nature Sports Club
•Music Club
•Nature and Ecology Club
•New Media Club
•Operational Research Club
•Photography Club
•Poetry Club
•Political Science and International Relations Club
•PR and Advertising Club
•Radio Club
•Real Estate and Asset Evaluation Club
•Short Film Club
•The Atatürk Society Club
•Theater Club
•Uni Socia Club
•Univent Club
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Career Days
Career Days is a three-day event organized annually in March. The aim of this event is to help our students
gain information and understanding regarding the best sector, position and career direction to take by
presenting seminars given by professionals from different sectors. Alumni who have begun their professional
lives and more than thirty companies participate in the Career Days every year. During Career Days our
students can find answers to their questions and the opportunity to find internship and jobs in their chosen
profession.
NGO Days
Non-Governmental Organizations Days are an event organized every year between March and April. NGOs
participate in this event to explain and promote their work, and to discuss and find possible solutions to
problems faced by NGOs. The aim is to create a platform that brings together NGO circles at least once a
year and help our students get better informed about NGOs and their work.
Enterprise 2023, Corporate Social
Responsibility in the 100th Year of
the Turkish Republic Corporate Social
Responsibility Marketplace
The fifth Turkish Corporate Social Responsibility Marketplace will take place on 06 December 2013 at Kadir
Has University, The event is the fourth organized by the Turkish Corporate Social Responsibility Association
and Kadir Has University and will take place on the 6th of December in our Cibali Campus. Companies will
present their CSR Solutions to all related stakeholders including experts from other companies, the public
sector and from European CSR organizations in a big ‘CSR Market Place’, an activity held in many European
countries since being initiated by CSR Europe in 2005.
The theme of this year’s Marketplace event will be “Enterprise 2023 - Corporate Social Responsibility in
the 100th Year of the Turkish Republic”. The aim of this event will be to promote social awareness, and for
companies from various sectors to share their experiences and to introduce students to companies with
good CSR practices.
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KhasFest
Introduction to Working Life Seminars
The Kadir Has University Spring Festival (Khasfest), which is one of the most colorful university festivals
in Turkey, is organized by our students and held every May. The important feature of this festival is that it
is organized with an amateur spirit in a professional manner. The festival aims to help students recharge
after the academic year with dance, music and concerts. The festival has hosted many popular national and
international artists, and is an extensive annual student organized event covering vast entertainment areas.
These series of seminars are organized to enable our students to benefit from the sector and professional
knowledge of experienced executives, get acquainted with them and better understand their corporate
cultures, and to find the opportunity to network. These seminars are organized during the academic year
by the Career Center with the participation of executives from many professions such as Law, Marketing,
Finance and the Media. Students who attend all the seminars receive a certificate.
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İstanbul:
Culture and Arts
One of the best things about being a Kadir Has University student is being in the center of the
city. This location offers many advantages for Kadir Has University students. You are always
very close to the culture and arts centers of the city and you are surrounded by thousands of
years of culture as you study. Kadir Has University is a university which contains a museum
within its premises. At our university, which includes four separate exhibition halls, there is
always an exhibition or a cultural activity at any given moment. In addition to that, in terms
of its location, Kadir Has University is very close to areas such as Taksim, Beşiktaş, Nişantaşı,
Eminönü, Mecidiyeköy and Etiler where there are numerous cinemas, theaters and concert halls
which makes your social life easier and helps you to save time. You can meet your friends in
Taksim after school and then get back home easily using public transport.
Kadir Has University offers a variety of social facilities for your free time. As it is in the center
of the city, the time you spend in traffic is minimal which leaves you plenty of time to spend on
campus. The university cafeterias and canteens are monitored for quality and price. In addition,
the university has a museum, research labs, a rich library, sports facilities, tennis court, cinema
halls and theaters. Together with extensive student club activities every opportunity is presented
for you to make the best use of every minute of your time.
Rezan Has Museum
The Rezan Has Museum which hosts thematic exhibitions as well as exhibitions
of private collections has been active since 2007 with a variety of exhibitions
and activities aiming to share with art-lovers the previously unseen collections
of significant Turkish art collectors. The museum expanded its collection in
2009 through the acquisition of materials related to the Cibali Tobacco and
Cigarette Factory. These items offer a rare insight into the industrial, economic,
political and socio-cultural history of the Turkish Republic.
Rezan Has Museum Contact Information: www.rhm.org.tr – info@rhm.org.tr Kadir Has Cad. 34230 Cibali – İstanbul
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Student Activity Calendar
Student Coordinatorship
This unit works to organize activities for the improvement of our students’ social potentials and to promote
active communication between our students and the academic and administrative units of our university.
Student Clubs, Student Union Office, Social Activities Office work under this unit.
Orientation Days
12 - 17 September 2013
Student Clubs Introduction Days
07 – 08 October 2013
Kadir Has University - Koç University Rowing Race
23 April 2013
Cumhuriyet Cup Rowing Races
May 2013
CSR Solutions Marketplace
06 December 2013
Rector – Student Meetings (Faculties) 05 December 2013
Rector – Student Meetings (Vocational Schools) 06 December 2013
Students New Year’s Eve Party
December 2013
Rector – Student Club Leaders Meeting February 2014
Career Days
March 2014
Graduates Mantı Day
May 2014
Golden Horn Race
04 May 2014
Khas Fest 2014 May 2014
Graduation Ceremony
June 2014
*Dates may vary. Our students can follow scheduling changes on the Academic Calendar at: www.khas.edu.tr
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2013-2014 Academic Calendar
FALL SEMESTER: September 16th, 2013 - December 27th, 2013
First-time Registration for Incoming Students: 2 - 6 September, 2013
English Proficiency and English Level Exam: 7 September, 2013
First Day of Classes: 16 September, 2013
Early Renewal of Registration
for Returning Students: 1 July - 29 August, 2013
Renewal of Registration for Returning Students: 9 - 13 September, 2013
Course Registration and Advisor Approval: 11 - 13 September 2013
Add/Drop Period: 17 - 27 September, 2013
Last Day of Classes: 27 December, 2013
Final Exams for Fall Semester: 2 - 11 January, 2014
Re-take Exams for Fall Semester:
20 - 24 January, 2014
Fall Semester Single-course Exams: 31 January, 2014
SPRING SEMESTER: February 3rd - May 13th, 2014
Course Selection and Approval:
28 - 31 January, 2014
First day of Classes:
3 February, 2014
Add/Drop Period:
4 - 14 February 2014
Last Day of Classes:
13 May, 2014
Final Exams for Spring Semester:
20 - 29 May, 2014
Re-take Exams for Spring Semester:
5 - 10 June, 2014
Spring Semester Single-course Exams: 18 June, 2014
SUMMER SEMESTER: June 16th, 2014 - July 25th, 2014
Summer Semester Course Request /Registration: First Day of Classes: Period for Adding Courses,
Registration and Approval: Last Day of Classes: Summer Semester Exams: Summer Semester Single-course Exams: 12-13 June, 2014
16 June, 2014
17-20 June, 2014
25 July, 2014
4 - 6 August, 2014
2 September, 2014
GRADUATION CEREMONY: 28 June, 2014
Dates may vary. Our students can follow scheduling changes on the Academic Calendar at: www.khas.edu.tr
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About Our Campuses
Faculties
Kadir Has Campus - Cibali
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
The Tekel Cibali Factory began operations in 1884 as the state tobacco depot and cigarette factory and
continued to operate until the 1990s. In 2002, the building was faithfully renovated and transformed
into the Cibali campus of the university. Located in an area of Istanbul steeped in history, the impressive
main campus is rich with traces of the past, and the renovation work of the campus’ main building was
granted the Europa Nostra Award. This campus houses the university’s Rectorate, faculties, institutes and
research centers. The enclosed space of the campus covers 40,000 square meters and includes classrooms,
laboratories, the information center, theatre, and conference and cinema halls, as well as sports facilities,
restaurants, cafeterias and a dance studio.
Faculty of Law
KADIR HAS CAMPUS
Kadir Has Kampüsü - Kadir Has Caddesi 34083
Cibali – İstanbul
PHONE: +90 212 533 65 32 Pbx
FAX: +90 212 631 91 50
Bahçelievler campus
The Bahçelievler campus located inside the Kadir Has Center in Bahçelievler houses the English Preparatory
School. This campus, occupying 5,000 meter squares, offers computer - supported education backed by
the latest in teaching methods. Our students are served by the cafeterias and other social facilities of our
campus.
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
http://www.khas.edu.tr/en/index.php?page=553
http://www.khas.edu.tr/en/index.php?page=535
http://www.khas.edu.tr/en/index.php?page=585
Faculty of Art and Design
http://www.khas.edu.tr/en/index.php?page=571
Faculty of Communications
http://www.khas.edu.tr/en/index.php?page=562
Schools
School of Applied Sciences (4 years) (Selimpaşa Campus)
http://sas.khas.edu.tr/en/general-information-9/about-the-school-4.html
Kadir Has Vocational School (2 years) (Selimpaşa Campus)
http://vsss.khas.edu.tr/en/general-information-18/about-the-school-8.html
Vocational School of Justice (2 years) (Cibali Campus)
http://amyo.khas.edu.tr/
Graduate Schools
Graduate School of Science and Engineering
http://ise.khas.edu.tr/en/general-information-6/about-the-graduate-school-2.html
Graduate School of Social Sciences
http://iss.khas.edu.tr/en/general-information-42/about-the-institute-2.html
BAHÇELİEVLER CAMPUS
Mehmetcik Sok. No: 1 Bahçelievler – İstanbul
Phone: +90 212 441 47 24 Fax:+90 212 441 45 34
Student Clubs
asli.kocabiyik@khas.edu.tr
Selimpaşa Campus
Career Center and Alumni Office
filiz.karakus@khas.edu.tr
This campus, constructed in 1998 houses the Kadir Has Vocational School and the School of Applied Sciences.
The campus contains classrooms, laboratories, an information center, conference halls and sports facilities.
SELİMPAŞA CAMPUS
E-5 Karayolu Üzeri Selimpaşa
Phone: +90 212 731 90 08 Fax:+90 212 731 57 37
danisma@khas.edu.tr
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Kadir Has Üniversitesi Kadir Has Kampüsü 34083 Cibali İstanbul
Phone: 0212 533 65 32 Fax: 0212 631 91 50
www.khas.edu.tr
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