istanbul technical university exchange guide

ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
EXCHANGE GUIDE
CONTENTS
 INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………..2
-Host University
-Destination
 EXCHANGE AND VISITING PROGRAMS………………………………..3-4
-International Office
-International Visiting Students
-International Exchange Students
-Sample Budget
 ACADEMICS……………………………………………………………..4
 HOW TO APPLY AND ACADEMIC TERMS………………………………5
-Application Deadline
-Required documents
 VISA-RESIDENT PERMIT………………………………………………...6
-Required Documents
 COURSES AND GRADING……………………………………………….7
 HOUSING………………………………………………………………..8-10
 HEALTH INSURANCE……………………………………...……………10-11
 CAMPUS GUIDE ………………………………………………………...11-14
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ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
EXCHANGE GUIDE
HOST UNIVERSITY
Istanbul Technical University, which is about to reach its 250 th anniversary, is a university that has deep roots and big
targets for the future. ITU is one of the world’s oldest technical universities that have been the architect of numerous
scientific and technological improvements by breaking new grounds. The heritage of the past is the driving power for
future works. It carries out projects especially in energy, automotive, and aviation that are significantly important
areas for today’s world. ITU, which has 360 laboratories and 10 research centers, is a scientific center whereas ARI
Technopolis, a part of ITU carrying out some 200 R&D projects, is a center of science-industry-technology.
DESTINATION
civilization and this can be seen when
A narrow
travelling through this historic land.
separates Asia and Europe. Istanbul
Turkey lives by its motto “peace at
has a history of over 2,500 years,
The Republic of Turkey is
home, peace in the world”, first
and ever since its establishment on
considered to be the gateway
pronounced by
this strategic junction of lands and
TURKEY
between Europe and Asia; it is a
Eurasian country located on the
Mediterranean stretching across
the Anatolian peninsula in
southwest Asia and the Balkan
region of southeastern Europe.
The Black Sea, the Marmara Sea,
the Aegean Sea and Mediterranean
Sea border it. Turkey is a cradle of
Mustafa Kemal
Atatürk.
strait - the Bosphorus,
seas, the city has been a crucial
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trade center.
Located in the center of the Old
The historic city of Istanbul
World, Istanbul is one of the world's
situated on a peninsula flanked on
great cities famous for its historical
three sides by the Sea of Marmara,
monuments and magnificent scenic
the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn.
beauties. It is the only city in the
It has been the capital of three great
world which spreads over two
empires, the Roman, Byzantine and
continents: it lies at a point where
Ottoman empires.
is
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INTERNATIONAL
OFFICE
As the International Office, we
are involved in the management
of ITU’s i n t e r n a t i o n a l i z a t i o n
processes and support universitywide policies to develop research
and
teaching
collaborations
throughout
the
world.
Additionally,
for a sustainable
and coherent international flow
of information and knowledge,
we conduct the coordination and
Exchange and Visiting
Programs
communication with our partners
and international networks. One
of the important role of our
office is to help students and
scholars to realize their pursuits
via mobility opportunities
offer
The International Exchange and Visiting Program are for students
who are interested in spending a semester or a year at ITU.
we
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENTS
in
collaboration with approximately
140 partner institutions. With its
pioneering
Study at Istanbul Technical University among a diverse student
body in one of the world’s greatest cities-İstanbul!
outlook to higher
International exchange students are
those who are currently attending a
university that ITU has a direct
education, ITU upholds a strong
exchange agreement with. This
commitment to take the scientific
means that students will pay tuition
and technological advancement
to their home university while they
to further levels with our strong
study at ITU. Exchange students
international partners at a global
may study at ITU for one semester
scale.
or one year. After the completion of
their study at ITU, international
Exchange students will return to
their home institution to
complete their degree. These
students will not receive a degree
from ITU.
Please c o n s u l t the International
Office at your current university
for more information regarding
your study abroad experience and
to verify that you will be eligible
to s t u d y
at
ITU on a
direct exchange agreement.
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INTERNATIONAL VISITING
STUDENTS
International visiting students
are those who are currently
attending a university and would
like to study at I T U for one
semester or one year on a study
abroad e x p e r i e n c e . Visiting
students attend universities that
do not have direct exchange
programs with ITU. In most
cases, this means that students
will be paying tuition (you will
be charged approx. 150, 00 TL
per hour for 2016-2017.
Tuition rates vary based on the
year the student matriculates at
ITU) to ITU. After the
completion of
their study at ITU, international
visiting students will return to
their home institution to
complete their degree.
These students will not receive
a degree from ITU.
Please consult the International
Office at your current
university for more information
regarding your study abroad
experience and t o verify
t h a t your university does not
have
a direct
exchange
agreement with ITU.
SAMPLE BUDGET
UNDERGRADUATE
EXCHANGE STUDENTS:
Tuition:
Fees: Free
Room and Board in ITU Housing:
3.550,00 TL
**Health Insurance: 60,00 TL
***Books and Supplies: 500, 00
TL Transportation: 400,00 TL
Personal/Miscellaneous: 2.500,00
TL
UNDERGRADUATE VISITING
STUDENTS:
Tuition:
Fees: 150, 00 TL per hour.
Room and Board in ITU Housing:
3.550,00 TL
Health Insurance: 60, 00 TL Books
and Supplies: 500,00 TL
Transportation: 400,00 TL
Personal/Miscellaneous: 2.500,00
TL
ACADEMICS
ITU prides itself as a research based institutional over a wide variety of
courses in over 40 majors. Each visiting and exchange student will have an
academic advisor within their major to help them learn which courses are
available each semester and select classes based on their previous
coursework. It is important t o consult with your current university before
selecting classes at ITU to ensure that the courses you take during your time
abroad will transfer to your degree program when you return home.
*These figures are only estimates
for one semester.
**Application must be made within
3 months after enrollment to SGK
association. Student certificate must
be with you during the application.
During your stay, you pay 60, 00
TL each month.
***The cost of books and supplies
for Taşkışla Campus is 1.500,00
TL.
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ACADEMIC TERMS
HOW T O APPLY
AND DEADLINES
Apply as an International Exchange or *Visiting Student
1. Apply online using the Application Form. There is no application
fee.
2. Submıt official or certified copies of your transcript(s) from your
current university to the ITU Office of Undergraduate Admission.
3. Your application documents should be sent by e-mail by your
coordinator. There is no need to send the original documents.
*Visiting students can apply on their own, not via their coordinator.
However, a recommendation letter is still a necessity.
Provide course descriptions of each course taken at your current
university. These can be submitted via email in pdf format.
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PREPARE:
 Application form
 Most recent transcript
 English-language test result, such as
TOEFL or IELTS.
For undergraduate and graduate to the
following link:
http://www.sis.itu.edu.tr
 Resume
 1 Letter of reference
 1 Passport size photo
 Copy of passport
 Nomination by the international office
on your home campus
 Provide course descriptions of each
course taken at your current
university. These can be submitted via
email in one pdf format.
ITU accepts applications for fall
and spring.
Fall Terms runs S e p t e m b e r
to
January
Spring T e r m s runs F e b r u a r y
to
End of June
Academic Calendar to following
links: www.sis.itu.edu.tr or
http://www.sis.itu.edu.tr/eng/
APPLICATION DEADLINE
For fall semester intake
(September through January):
June 1
For spring semester intake
(February through June) :
October 1
For further information, please e-mail
intoffice@itu.edu.tr
For application materials to following
links: www.international.itu.edu.tr
http://www.international.itu.edu.tr/
Icerik.aspx?sid=13013
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VISA-RESIDENT PERMIT
According to the recent changes in the
You will receive an acceptance letter from Istanbul Technical
law regarding immigration policy,
University for the visa application process.
Erasmus students, who have EU
citizenship, no longer have to apply for
visa beforehand. You can confirm if you
have to apply from the link below:
https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/
THE DOCUMENTS YOU’RE GOING TO
NEED FOR THE RESIDENT PERMIT;
 Application form (You’ll receive it once you
complete the online appointment)
 4 photos
You will receive a 3-month touristic visa
need to complete your application for the
 Copies of the first page, visa and entry stamp pages
of your passport
 Student certificate (Provided by the international
office)
residence permit within the first three
 Acceptance letter in Turkish
upon entering Turkey and will apply for
the residence permit (ikamet) here. You
months after your arrival. You will be
getting your appointment from
Directorate General of Migration
Management (Göç İdaresi Genel
 Health Insurance (it’s not a problem if you don’t
have it at the time of your application, you can get it
later too)
 Statement of Income (Provided by the International
Office)
Müdürlüğü), following the link:
 Statement of Insurance (Provided by the
International Office)
https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/
 Receipt from the Tax Office for Resident Permit
(58.5 TL)
You will be applying for the “Student
First Application”. You should choose
the first available appointment date
after 1st of February so that you will
have enough time to gather the entire
document you need for the
application. Keep in mind that you
 The Tax Offices you can make the payment:
o Hisar Tax Office (Hisar Vergi Dairesi);
Hobyar Mahallesi, Yalıkosku Str. No:16-1
Sirkeci/Fatih
o Fatih Tax Office (Fatih Vergi Dairesi); Vatan
Str. No:56, Fatih
will have to upload your biometric
photo into the system on the
application webpage.
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COURSES
All of the exchange and visiting students are allowed to take whichever courses they would like to take
regardless of the major restrictions. Only the courses that have DDP code are unavailable to exchange and
visiting students.
Course list to following link: http://www.sis.itu.edu.tr/eng/curriculums/
Please see the list on the basis of the last academic year that, viewed four-year course plan. Please note that the
curriculums are being renewed every four years.
If the capacity is full for a course that an exchange or a visiting student wants to attend, you need to get a
permission slip from the course’s teacher stating that the student can enroll at her/his class.
ITU GRADING SYSTEM
Grade
Scale
Grade
US
Description
Grade
AA
93.00 - 100.00
Excellent
BA
85.00 - 92.99
Very Good
BB
71.00 - 84.99
Good
CB
61.00 - 70.99
Fair-Good
CC
51.00 - 60.99
Fair
DC
45.00 - 50.99
Fair-Poor
DD
40.00 - 44.99
FF
0.00 - 39.99
P
Notes
A+
A- / B+
B
B- / C+
C
C- / D+
Conditional pass
Poor
D
Conditional pass
Fail
F
Pass
P
Pass with no grade assigned. The P grade is not taken into
consideration for the GPA calculation.
HOUSING
Istanbul Technical University guarantees all the inbound exchange students’ on-campus housing. Exchange
students typically stay at Arıoglu Housing to the following link: http://yurtburs.itu.edu.tr
Arıoglu Dormitory placed in Ayazaga Campus is a modern dormitory with capacity of 60 people.
Rooms are f o r single occupancy a n d
there are internet connection also phone
in each room.
Kitchens a r e a v a i l a b l e for students
to cook.
Hot water service is offered constantly to
students. In addition to this, it is
available clean water to drink, 24 hours
security s e r v i c e and d a i l y cleaning
service.
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There are living rooms on each floor.
Also there is a common room for
watching TV which can be used by ever
body.
Washing a n d d r y i n g facilities are
a l s o offered. There are launderettes,
rooms
of doing iron on each corridor.
Check In :
At the beginning of each semester
Check Out:
After the last examination date
Montly Amount :
590.00 TL
*Deposit :
1.200.00 TL
**Bank Information:
ITÜ Strateji Gel. Daire Baskanlıgı
Vakıflar Bankası – Maslak Branch, Branch No: 401
Account Number: 001580072 968 55662
IBAN No: TR07 0001 5001 5800 7296 8556 62
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*How to get your dorm deposit back when you move out:
The moment has arrived when you have progressed to a point where you are moving out of the dorm!
This could mean that you have reached the end of your semester.
In order to get your deposit back, most dormitories require that you leave your room in pretty much the
same way you found it when you moved in. The purpose of a deposit is to cover any damages that may have
occurred while you lived in the room. Your goal should be to leave everything looking good and working
well.
**Payments must be made to the bank, which is located on the campus, on the day check-in done. Please
note that your name and surname should be written on the bank receipt.
You
are
required
HEALTH INSURANCE
to
prepare:
You need to have a health
insurance in Turkey covering
your whole placement here.
There are a few kinds of
insurances you can have:
SOCIAL SECURITY
1. You should take exit form
INSURANCE BY
before you check out. (From
INTERNATIANOL
AGREEMENT
dormitory manager office)
If you are a citizen of one of the
2. You can go to rectorate
building 2nd floor, room: 210
Ümit Sayın (Mr)
agreement with Turkey, you
need to bring the “Right to
E-mail: sayinu@itu.edu.tr
T: +90 212 285 3499
F: +90 212 285 3499
3. You can open account from
Vakıf Bank after you received tax
number. You
countries that has social security
will need this
account number to get your
dorm deposit back.
Health
Assistance Certificate
(formularies)” with you. You
can activate your governmental
social security policy with this
Insurance
International
(applicable
to
hospitals)
covered by
Agreement
government
-Government Social Security
Insurance
(applicable
to
government hospitals)
-Private
health
insurance
(applicable to private hospitals)
certificate.
You can get this
*All exchange and
certificate
from your social
students can get examinations at
security
institution.
ITU Mediko without any charge.
The
countries with social security
agreement with Turkey and the
visiting
For further information, please
click the link below,
regarding agreement formulary
codes can be found from the list
http://www.sks.itu.edu.tr/inde
below:
x.php?option=com_content&vie
w=article&id=66&Itemid=43
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CAMPUS GUIDE
CAMPUSES
The main campus is located in Ayazağa/Maslak. In the campus you can find;
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The Rectorate Building
Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Faculty of Science and Letters
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Faculty of Mines
Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
Faculty of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Faculty of Computer and Informatics
The main library building
Sports Center
Mediko Health Center
The second campus is located at Maçka. In this campus;
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Faculty of Management
Faculty of Languages
Turkish Music State Conservatory
The third campus is located in Gümüşsuyu. In this campus;
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Textile Technologies and Design
The forth campus is located in Taşkışla. In this campus;

Faculty of Architecture
The fifth campus is in Tuzla. In this campus, you can find;
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Faculty of Maritime
The sixth campus is located in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus*. In this campus;

Faculty of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
*If you are interested in going on an exchange in this campus, you need to contact the Students’ Affairs Office
of that campus.
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CAFETERIAS AND FOOD COURTS
ITU students and academics have many choices for food
and beverages. At ITU we have;
-Central Food Court
-Gümüşsuyu Food Court
-Maçka Food Court
LIBRARY
-Taşkışla Food Court
ITU as a research university finds its main
resource for knowledge in its libraries. ITU
maintains a central library (Mustafa İnan
Library) and 6 other libraries in various
locations. Our central library is open 7/24. The
other libraries are:
-Tuzla Food Court
-Ratip Berker Library – Gümüşsuyu Campus
Also, in Maslak campus, there are many other options to
-Architecture Library – Taşkışla Campus
There are dinner services available during academic
semester at Central Food Court and Gümüşsuyu Food
Court.
have a meal, such as Arı Mola and Sütiş.
-Management Library – Maçka Campus
-Foreign Languages Library – Maçka Campus
-Advanced Musical Research Library – Maçka
Campus
-Maritime Library – Tuzla Campus
ITU libraries contain 500.000 printed books and
journals. 450.000 Graduate and PhD. Thesis,
40.000 e-books, 54 database access, 6000 rare
İTÜ ARI MOLA
books.
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GETTING AROUND ISTANBUL
SHOPPING WITHIN CAMPUS
There are various options in the Maslak Campus to do a little
Almost all of the ITU campuses are located in central
areas. There are several buses that pass each campus.
The most used transportation method is taking the
metro, most likely because it’s proven to be the fastest
method. To give an example, it only takes
shopping. There are 2 grocery stores that have almost
everything you may need in your dorm room. From newspapers
to detergent and cheese to deodorant… There is also a store
called İTU1773 that sells İTÜ merchandize.
approximately 20 minutes to go to Maslak Campus
from Taşkışla Campus. However it may take up to an
hour to travel the same distance by bus depending on
the traffic.
If you want to take a closer look at the campuses, you
can use Google Maps to see everything within and
around the campuses.
There are also several stationaries in every faculty
building for any classroom supplies you may need,
including lecture notes and questions from the previous
midterms. There are also computers available in these
stationaries.
Taksim stop is a 10-15
minutestop
walking
distance to
Taksim
is a 10-15
both Gümüşuyu
and to
minute
walking distance
Taşkışla
Campuses.
both
Gümüşuyu
and Taşkışla
Campuses.
Osmanbey stop is a15 minute
The exit of this stop faces the
walking distance from Maçka
main entrance of ITU Maslak
Campus.
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SPORTING OPPORTUNITIES
You can find a sports center in Maslak Campus with an
Olympic swimming pool, basketball, football, volleyball
and a tennis court. Also, it is fully equipped with gym
supplies. Also there is a full sized American Football court
right outside the sports center