The program gives students the opportunity to study at a Turkish university, gain international academic experience, develop professional competencies, and become acquainted with the educational and cultural environment of Türkiye.

  • Deadline for nomination by the sending university: November 15, 2026;
  • Deadline for submitting the application to FSMVU: November 30, 2026.

Academic calendar for the Spring Semester 2027:

Stage

Date

Recommended arrival date

January 18, 2027

Student registration

January 21, 2027

Orientation program

January 22, 2027

Start of semester

January 25, 2027

End of semester

April 22, 2027

Final examination period

April 24 – May 8, 2027

Application procedure

Participation in the program involves several consecutive stages:

  1. Nomination: The university officially nominates the student within the framework of the existing interinstitutional agreement with FSMVU.
  2. Application submission: After nomination, the student completes the FSMVU application and submits a complete set of required documents within the established deadlines.
  3. Academic review: The application and the proposed learning plan are reviewed by the faculty coordinator and the International Programs Office of FSMVU.
  4. Confirmation of participation: Once the application is approved, the host university sends a Letter of Acceptance to the sending university.
  5. Preparation for arrival: Accepted students receive information about registration, academic procedures, and travel arrangements.

Candidates must prepare the following documents:

  • completed FSMVU Application Form;
  • Online Learning Agreement (OLA) in electronic format;
  • copy of national identity card;
  • copy of international passport;
  • résumé in Europass format;
  • certificate confirming student status, in English;
  • academic transcript with grades (Transcript of Records), in English;
  • current digital biometric photograph;
  • Residence Permit and Insurance Form;
  • document confirming English language proficiency;
  • motivation letter.

Academic requirements and conditions of study

Candidates must have a command of English or Turkish at a level of at least B1, depending on the chosen courses. Acceptable proof includes an official letter from the sending university or recognized international certificates, including TOEFL and IELTS. Certain educational programs and courses may have additional requirements.

Instruction at FSMVU is conducted in Turkish and/or English, depending on the chosen academic program. Before preparing the Learning Agreement, students must review the language of instruction for each course in the university’s course catalog.

Detailed information about the program, participation conditions, candidate requirements, and the document submission procedure is available in the FSMVU Fact Sheet 2026-2027.

Students interested in participating must obtain confirmation of their nomination from their faculty, and then no later than November 15, 2026, contact the International Cooperation Department to clarify eligibility and the nomination procedure.

Please note that the final decision on admission is made by FSMVU based on the review of applications.

Application