Incoming Students
Eligibility
Erasmus student should be a full-time student at their home university. An Erasmus Inter-institutional Agreement exists between student’s home university and Gebze Technical University. The home university must officially nominate student as an Erasmus exchange student.
Application
Students are recommended to apply at their home university Erasmus Office after careful evaluation of the courses offered by Gebze Technical University. Please visit ECTS Information Package to see academic programmes and course catalogues.
All applicant students should fill in the online application form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8pBmBqaoiUiFLhJDcdy9b0bskhNwVyFFuWDoBs0ibxxUMjlZSFJYVVIwVVU3RjlOVjY2QUpYQTk4Mi4u
Following Documents should be sent via e-mail to GTU Erasmus/International Relations Office (erasmus@gtu.edu.tr):
- Online Learning Agreement Form
- Cirruculum Vitae
- Transcript of Records in English
- Copy of Passport
Note: Before selecting courses please contact GTU ERASMUS Office or Departmental Coordinator for updated course lists.
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester: June 15
Spring Semester: November 15
The Office sends a Letter of Acceptance/Invitation for visa procedures to applicants who are accepted by the relevant department as an exchange student.
Acceptance
Visa and Residence Permit
Students must have taken either student or tourist visa before their travel to Turkey. Applications for residence permit can be done to the Turkish Consulate at students’ home country or the Police Department in Turkey. They must apply for residence permit within one month after they have arrived at Turkey. GTU Erasmus Office will help students to make the application in case not received before arrival at Turkey.
Insurance
Students are required to have a health insurance valid for the study period in Turkey. Turkey’s agreements with some of EU countries may allow students to use their insurance at their home countries in Turkey, aswell. However, students should consult with the responsible insurance department at their home countries in any case.
Registration
Upon arrival at GTU, student should firstly inform the Erasmus Office. The Erasmus Office is open Monday to Friday 9.00 - 17.00. In order to make the registeration, student should bring the copies of their Learning Agreement, Transcript of Records and Student Passport. The Erasmus Office assists them on any formalities regarding registration and residence permit.
The Departmental Coordinator is responsible for providing academic guidance to an incoming student and monitoring his/her academic development during the exchange period at Gebze Technical University.
Erasmus student doesn’t have to pay any tuition fee which includes registration, examinations, and access to library and laboratory facilities. However, they have to pay for their own accommodation, travel, educational materials, insurance and other living expenses.
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Useful Links |
Useful Tel Number 155* Police 112 Emergency / Ambulance 110 Fire Brigade *Dial three-digit number without any extra code +90 262 315 72 54 Kocaeli Police /Department of Foreign Students
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