Greetings from İstanbul Bilgi University! We would like to share some important information with you for your preparation. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information. We look forward to welcoming LIU students at İstanbul Bilgi University. INTERNATIONAL CENTER Director Ass.Prof. Mr. Şamil Erdoğan samil.erdogan@bilgi.edu.tr Laureate Exchange Programs Team Manager Mrs. Sibel Tülpar Timurkan sibel.tulpar@bilgi.edu.tr Laureate Program Specialist Miss Sibel Ataydır sibel.ataydir@bilgi.edu.tr Erasmus Institutional Coordinator Mrs. Beyhan Demir Langlois beyhan.langlois@bilgi.edu.tr Coordinator (Outgoing) Assistant (Outgoing) Coordinator (Incoming) Mrs. Aybala Işık Mr. Erhan Arslan Mr. Berat Saygıner aybala.isik@bilgi.edu.tr erhan.arslan@bilgi.edu.tr berat.sayginer@bilgi.edu.tr Address: Istanbul Bilgi University / Eski Silahtarağa Elektrik Santralı / Kazım Karabekir Cad. No: 2/13 International Center / Z 109 34060 Eyüp İstanbul TURKEY Phone: + 90 (212) 311 5497/5203 Page 1 of 5
Application Materials: A copy of passport Application Form (attached) Transcript IN ENGLISH Course Catalogue: Please refer to our online course catalogue (please click the link) International students are advised to take the courses Recommended for International Students Turkish Language for Foreigners TK 111-112. Visa Issues: An acceptance letter shall be issued to all incoming LIU students. For visa procedures: visa information and required forms (please click the link) Language requirement: Since education at BILGI is in English, all incoming students are required to possess sufficient language proficiency to attend classes in English. General terms are for all prospective BILGI students are to complete English Prep School or get 5.5 score from IELTS and/or 68 from TOEFL IBT. The prospective LIU exchange student is not obliged to prove any of this documentation but the home admission office can interview and clarify their competency in communicating through English. Page 2 of 5
Accomodation: Tophane Dormitory (off campus-operated by BILGI) İstanbul Bilgi University operates a residential hall in Tophane. It is designed to accommodate approximately 500 students. Residence Hall offers a variety of room choices: single, double, triple, four persons s bedrooms. It is equipped with kitchens, laundry facilities, a television room, computer and study rooms, a cafeteria and table tennis hall and a guest room in the common areas. Daily room cleaning and breakfast are available. Bedding (mattress, sheets, pillow, and blanket) are provided. Please bring your towels as well as your personal needs.free shuttle service is provided from the dorm to the campuses and between campuses. Room Type Cost (in EUR)* per month/person Cost (in USD)* per month/person Single EUR 533 USD 783 Double EUR 482 USD 682 Triple EUR 445 USD 629 Four beds EUR 305 USD *Prices per room/per person/per month for accommodation only %8 VAT included. ACCOMMODATION REQUEST: Room Type Student signature: Date: Any requests: Payment Details: Please deposit your payment to; USD Bank name: GARANTI Branch: CAGLAYAN Branch no: 403 Account no: 9004604 IBAN: TR63 0006 2000 4030 0009 0046 04 Swift Code: TGBATRISXXX EURO Bank name: GARANTI Branch: CAGLAYAN Branch no: 403 Account no: 9008314 IBAN: TR94 0006 2000 4030 0009 0083 14 Swift Code: TGBATRISXXX Page 3 of 5
APPLICATION FORM FOR LAUREATE NETWORK STUDENTS Field of Study Field of Study at home institution: Faculty and Department you would like to exchange (please refer to the course catalog): Duration of Stay 2013 FALL + 2014 Spring / Full Year Arrival Date: Departure Date: Student s EMAIL ADDRESS: First Name: Middle Name: Last Name: Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy): City, Province or State: Country of Birth: Nationality: Gender: Male Female Current Address Street and No. : Postal Code: City: Country: Do you have any health related problems? If yes please mention below Sending Institution Name of the Home University: International Office Coordinator s Name: Address: Tel: E-mail: Page 4 of 5
LEARNING AGREEMENT Name of the Student:... Sending Institution Country:... Receiving Institution......Country:... PLEASE LIST YOUR PROPOSED STUDY PLAN AT THE HOST UNIVERSITY Course Code (if any) Course Title.............................. Number of Credits ECTS or BİLGİ Student s Signature... Date:... SENDING INSTITUTION We confirm that the proposed Study Plan is approved. Departmental Coordinator s Signature... Date:... Institutional Coordinator s Signature... Date:... RECEIVING INSTITUTION We confirm that this proposed Study Plan is approved. Departmental Coordinator s Signature... Date:.. Institutional Coordinator s Signature... Date:... Page 5 of 5