Marmara University Marmara University International Office
Introduction One of the leading institutions of higher education in Turkey. Located in the largest city in Turkey, Istanbul. Approximately 3,000 academic staff and 70,000 students. Education in 5 languages (Turkish, English, German, French & Arabic) in various departments. The only multi-lingual university in Turkey. 2
Tarabya. Pendik. 3
Settlement & Locations Located on 15 different campuses 16 faculties 11 institutes 4 schools of higher education 5 vocational schools of higher education 19 research centres A Language Preparatory School A University Hospital 4
Number of Students 72.377 students in total; 53.313 undergraduate students, 16.943 graduate students, 2.121 international students in undergraduate and graduate programs from 116 different countries receiving over 500 erasmus exchange students from 21 different countries per year 5
The International Office is responsible for all cooperation between our university and foreign universities, exchange activities running under the Erasmus Programme, Mevlana Programme and International Protocols, Dual-Joint Degree Programmes and foreign visitors. 6
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International Office and Activities The International Office has 2 sub-units; I. Exchange Activities; Erasmus Student Mobility Erasmus Staff Mobility Erasmus Intensive Programmes Mevlana Exchange Programme II. International Partnerships Activities; Coordination of International Protocols Coordination of Dual and Joint Degree Programmes Coordination of International Committee Visits Councelling for International Partnerships Joint Conferences Hosting Organization Consultancy Services Other International Education Services 8
Organization Vice Rector Prof.Dr. Hamza KANDUR Head of International Office Assist. Prof.Dr. Arzu BALOGLU Consultant Committees Coordination of Exchange Programmes Spec.H.Gökçen ÖCAL ÖZKAYA and 9 office staff Coordination of International Partnerships Assoc.Prof.Dr. Yücel YILMAZ- Murat TÜRKMEN - Lecturer Esra MOLU Erasmus Programme Mevlana Programme International Protocols Dual-Joint Degree Programmes International Committee Organizations 9
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Academic Matters 1st Semester 17th of September - 20th of January 2nd Semester 11th of February - 9th of June Semester Exams will take place after classes end, there will be an Dates Classes exam period of two to three weeks, depending on the classes the student has chosen. Courses ECTS Course Catalogue http://llp.marmara.edu.tr/?sayfa=ects Practical Information for Students Pre-Arrival Information Housing Costs of Living Nearest Airport Orientation Program Is housing guaranteed? Useful link for housing Housing 150,- to 250,- Food&Transport&Misc. 100,- to 200,- Books/Supplies 50,- to 100,- Sabiha Gökçen Airport Available? Yes Compulsory? Yes No, housing is not guaranteed. Check these options: http://www.hushhostelistanbul.com/ http://www.hostelneverland.com/main.htm You can search for other hostels in İstanbul at; http://www.hostelworld.com/hostels/istanbul/turkey You can always search for some available room or apart via; http://www.sahibinden.com/en/ http://www.hurriyetemlak.com http://istanbul.tr.craigslist.com.tr/ Or you can contact Marmara University International Office/Erasmus group on Facebook; http://www.facebook.com/groups/erasmus.marmara/ 11
Used Grants 1.600,000 1.408,775 1.443,000 1.400,000 1.200,000 1.000,000 857,623 809,600 800,000 600,000 514,576 400,000 200,000 0,000 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 12
Number of Exchanges - Erasmus 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Outgoing Students Incoming Students Outgoing Staff Incoming Staff 127 189 216 216 307 312 375 450 84 135 119 214 207 296 311 430 18 9 11 14 15 20 23 37 21 14 32 62 22 19 25 30 Agreements 152 200 260 332 400 479 537 612 13
Student Mobility 500 450 427 450 400 375 350 300 307 312 296 311 250 200 189 216 214 216 207 150 127 135 119 100 84 50 0 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Incoming Outgoing 14
Staff Mobility 70 62 60 50 40 37 30 20 10 21 18 14 9 32 11 14 22 15 19 20 25 23 30 0 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Incoming Outgoing 15
Erasmus Bilateral Agreements (612 in total) FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FACULTY OF ENGINEERING FACULTY OF FINE ARTS ATATURK FACULTY OF EDUCATION FACULTY OF SCIENCES AND LETTERS FACULTY OF ECONOMICS FACULTY OF POLITICAL SCIENCES INSTITUTE FOR PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION FACULTY OF MEDICINE FACULTY OF LAW FACULTY OF THEOLOGY SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCHOOL OF BANKING AND INSURANCE INSTITUTE OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES FACULTY OF PHARMACY FACULTY OF DENTISTRY EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTE FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES INSTITUTE OF BANKING AND INSURANCE FACULTY OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION SCHOOL OF JEWELLERY TECHNOLOGY 10 16 18 9 8 7 7 7 3 6 7 3 2 2 1 29 66 43 50 60 78 83 97 0 20 40 60 80 100 16120
Bilateral Agreements 700 600 479 537 608 500 400 300 200 100 0 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 17
Bilateral Agreements 2012-2013 Hungary; 9 Poland; Lithuania; 5 21 Latvia; 2 Romania; 3 Slovakia; 3 Slovenia; 6 Portugal; 18 Greece; 6 Italy; 68 Germany; 182 Spain; 24 Sweden; 19 UK; 9 France; 55 Austria; 16 Netherlands; 21 Finland; 6 Estonia; 8 Denmark; 15 Bulgaria; 8 Czech Rep.; 18 Belgium; 22 18
Outgoing (Staff, Student) 2012-2013 Hungary; 11 Lithuania; 6 Latvia; 1 Portugal; 10 Poland; 16 Romania; 1 Slovenia; 1 Ireland; 3 Sweden; 16 Italy; 54 Germany; 166 Spain; 30 UK; 22 France; 75 Austria; 5 Netherlands; 9 Czech Rep.; 22 Belgium; 13 Finland; 1 Estonia; 1 Denmark; 9 19
Incoming (Staff, Student) 2012-2013 Lithuania; 4 Latvia; 4 Poland; 17 Hungary; 4 Portugal; 8 Slovakia; 1 Greece; 3 Switzerland; 3 Italy; 48 Sweden; 11 Germany; 205 Spain; 26 UK; 3 France; 39 Netherlands; 17 Finland; 5 Estonia; 2 Denmark; 8 Bulgaria; 7 Austria; 3 Czech Rep.; 6 Belgium; 13 20
Outgoing Internships 2012-2013 12 10 10 8 8 6 4 2 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 0
International Protocols 12 8 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 22
International Protocols In additional to the Erasmus Programme, our university has signed scientific and educational protocol agreements 56 different universities 25 countries. Included in these protocols are; student-academic staff exchanges, education materials exchanges, joint research programs, and conference meetings. 23
Dual- Joint Diploma Programmes The challenge of attaining international standards in education at Marmara University continues rapidly. Our university has put its weight behind the establishment of associate diploma programs with foreign universities. Dual Diploma Programmes has been started with partner universities; University of North Carolina Wilmington, Dual Degree Program on Business Administration for Undergraduate Studies Berlin School of Economics and Law, Dual Degree Program on Business Intelligence & Process Management for Post Graduate Studies International Cyprus University, Environmental Engineering Dual Degree for Undergraduate Studies 24
Delegation Visits 30 2011 30 2012 25 25 20 20 15 15 10 10 5 5 0 China Malaysia 0 25
Delegation Visits 30 2013 - ongoing 25 20 15 10 5 0 China Indonesia Japan Pakistan UK USA 26
ECTS-DS Labels In 2010 our university received DS label and in 2012, the ECTS Label, is given to our university by the European Commission. These are the prestigious awards given to institutions chosen from amongst every university in Europe. 27
Student Support Marmara University organizes a special Turkish Language Course free of charge for incoming Erasmus students every semester in two different levels. (Beginner and Pre-Intermediate) Orientation Program for international students. 28
Traditional Erasmus Prize&Plaque Ceremony
First Newsletter 30
Second Newsletter 31
Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten Assoc.Dr. Baloğlu and Assoc.Dr. Yılmaz had a fruitful meeting with International Relations Coordinator of Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten, Prof. Hohl. The meeting details took place in Ravensburg-Weingarten s newspaper. 32
With our partners from Malaysia 33
China Delegation Visit 34
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Our visit to Baku (Kafkas University)
University of North Carolina Wilmington - Dual Degree Programme 37
Thank you for your attention. http://international.marmara.edu.tr/en April 2013 38