Exchange Program Procedures within the Scope of Bilateral Agreements –
Outgoing Students/Staff
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In order for a student or staff member from our university to participate in an exchange program at another university, a bilateral agreement that allows for student/staff exchange must first be signed between the two institutions. (The list of current agreements can be found on the website of the International Relations Office.)
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Application quotas, requirements, and deadlines vary for each university. (Example 1: While the application deadline for the fall semester at one university may be in February, another university’s deadline may be in May. Example 2: One university may not offer a quota for a specific term or year, while another may do so.)
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For universities with active student/staff exchange programs, the selection process is carried out by the departments themselves, after they contact our office to inquire about available quotas and, if quotas are available, learn the specific admission requirements of the host university. Therefore, applicants must apply to their respective departments to obtain the necessary information.
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Partner universities involved in bilateral agreements usually require proof of language proficiency. The required language level is communicated to us by the host university for each relevant period.
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Departments must submit the names of the candidates they have selected, within the allocated quotas, to our office.
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Based on the candidate information received from the departments, our office is responsible for officially nominating the candidates to the respective universities.
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Invitation letters from host universities that accept the applications are delivered to the selected candidates by our office.
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Once candidates are selected by their departments based on the quotas and criteria shared by our office—obtained from the host universities—all related processes, up until their return to the home country, are coordinated by our office.
Incoming Students
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For students wishing to come to our university within the scope of bilateral agreements (the current list of agreements is available on the International Relations Office website), the application deadline is May 15 for the fall semester and October 15 for the spring semester.
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Students must fill out the forms prepared by our office and submit the required documents by the specified deadlines.
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Students who are nominated by their home universities are officially inquired about via formal correspondence with the relevant academic units of our university. If the academic unit approves the nomination, an invitation letter is issued.
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Upon arrival at our university, registration procedures are carried out by our office, and necessary correspondence is conducted with relevant units (e.g., Health, Culture and Sports Office, Provincial Directorate of Migration Management, etc.).
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An orientation program is provided to the students.
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Students complete their course selection process.
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At the end of the academic term, their records in the Student Information System (OBS) are set to inactive.
As an example, please visit:
Nomination applications for the 2026-2027 academic year, Fall Semester have now opened. Please find below the procedures and key information regarding the incoming student exchange opportunities for the Fall semester at Ankara University.
📌 Application Deadline
Fall Semester: 18 May 2026
📄 Application Procedure
All application information must be submitted by the International Office of the home university through the following page (please do not share the link with students) :
https://ttoportal.ankara.edu.tr/form/internationalStudent?key=751c37ee-2dab-4c7a-a65a-ed0fe09ebfc6
Individual applications will not be accepted.
Once the nomination period has ended, we will send a confirmation email to the International Student Office to ensure that all documents are verified.
Please ensure that all documents are submitted in English or Turkish. Transcripts must bear an official signature and stamp, and all submitted documents must be verifiable.
Please ensure that the students choose the correct program as listed here:
https://bbs.ankara.edu.tr/default.aspx
Rejection rates increase when there is a mismatch between the student’s programme and the selected programme, and when the submitted documents are not in English or Turkish or are not verifiable.
The quota is 5 students per partner institution.
✅ Required Documents
- Language proficiency certificate in Turkish or English (minimum B2 level – TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic)
- Most recent official academic transcript in English, including an explanation of the grading/credit system
- Valid passport copy (colored scan)
- Recent photo (colored scan)
📅 Length of Exchange Period
One semester or 2 semesters.
🗓️ Academic Calendar
Fall Semester
The term dates may vary from one faculty to another. Please check the website of the faculty where your students intend to study. Faculty websites can be accessed here:
https://www.ankara.edu.tr/en/akademik-ve-idari-birimler/Fakulteler
In general, the academic calendar for the Fall semester is as follows:
and please check the Akademik Takvim 2026-27 Egitim Ogretim Yili (2)
📘 Course Catalogue (Bologna Information)
To explore our programs and course contents, please visit the Bologna Course Catalogue via the following link:
🔗 https://bbs.ankara.edu.tr/default.aspx
🏡 Accommodation
Accommodation can be provided only when our bilateral agreement with the partner university covers it. If not, students must arrange their own accommodation independently.
🛡️ Health Insurance
Students must have valid health insurance that covers the entire residence permit period in Turkey.
📝 Residence Permit
Students are kindly advised to visit https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr before arriving in Turkey to review the residence permit procedures.
💻 Computer & Internet Access
Internet-ready computers are available for student use in various locations on campus. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all university buildings.
📌 Contact Information
Office: Ankara University Rectorate International Student Coordinatorship
Address:
Ankara University
International Student Coordinatorship
Beşevler 10. Yıl Campus
Dögol Street, No:06100
Tandoğan – Ankara / TÜRKİYE
💰 Estimated Costs
Turkish Language Center (TÖMER): $140 – $200 per level (80–96 hours)
The estimated minimum monthly living expenses in Ankara are approximately $300.
Metro Fare (one-way): ~ $0.43
Thank you very much for your kind cooperation and support. We look forward to welcoming your students at Ankara University.
Kind regards,
Ankara University International Student Office
Türkiye
📞 Tel: +90 312 380 00 53
✉️ Email: iso@ankara.edu.tr