WELCOME!

Thank you for considering to Marmara University as your study destination. Welcoming international students as well as providing education at international standards in almost all fields, Marmara University, with its long and successful history, has rapidly become a modern and international university which hosts and participates in scientific meetings, cultural activities, art and sports along with various other national and international events. Our university is one of the few Turkish universities, which is a member of the European University Association (EUA).

You can find the general information about the Marmara University along with other detailed information and procedures about Erasmus Exchange Program in Marmara University. Besides, you will find basic knowledge which you will need about Istanbul.

Please read this guide carefully so that you are familiar with your and our responsibilities in this process. We look to welcoming you to our university and town in the near future!

► General description about Marmara University

Marmara University with about 3000 distinguished faculty members and a student body reaching 60,000, located in several different campuses scattered throughout the most important city of our country, Istanbul, following a great tradition has been one of the leading institutions of higher education in Turkey.

  Together with the Faculties of Engineering, Medicine and Dentistry where the medium of instruction is in Turkish and English, Marmara University also comprises the Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences which provides education in four different languages: Turkish, English, French and German, thus making Marmara University the only “multi-lingual” university in Turkey. Both the faculty and the students compete in their participation and dedication to academic work to enhance the educational quality and the effective implementation of scientific studies in our university.

A count of 51.227 students, 2839 faculty members and 1354 administrative personnel make Marmara University the third biggest university in Turkey. Our university, with its 13 faculties, 6 schools of higher education, 11 institutes, and 31 research centers, is situated in 13 different locations, most of which are on the Anatolian side of Istanbul.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

► The Application Process

In order to apply for any exchange (Erasmus or others) program, first your department at your home university should have a bilateral agreement with the related department at Marmara University. Then your home institution should nominate you and inform us about your nomination before the nomination deadline. Make sure that you have been nominated by your home institution before sending your application. Otherwise your application cannot be processed.

The exchange coordinators of the partner institutions nominate the selected exchange students observing the deadlines.  Once nominated, the exchange students should complete their application. Documents to be submitted by the Erasmus students for application to Departmental Coordinators are as follows:

• One original Marmara University Application Form with photograph, filled by the student and signed and stamped by Departmental and Institional Coordinators of Sending University should be submitted.

• One original Learning Agreement signed and stamped by Departmental and Institutional Coordinators of Sending and Receiving Institutions prior to the arrival of the student is required.

It is essential to contact with Erasmus Departmental Coordinator at Marmara University for the selection of the courses on the initial Learning Agreement. You will find  the list of Erasmus Departmental Coordinators on our web site:  http://erasmus.marmara.edu.tr/EN

It is also recommended to refer to Marmara University website for the course list of the Faculties. Please read the descriptions of the courses carefully before making your selection.

• One original transcript (records of your grades from the courses you have taken in your home university until now)

• All documents should be submitted in original, signed and stamped by the Home Institution.

• As soon as applications are processed, the University sends a Letter of Acceptance, which may be necessary when applying for a ‘visa for residence permit’ or grants in the home country.

►Arrival and First Steps in Turkey

• Your first and most important contact at the Marmara University usually is your departmental ERASMUS co-ordinator.  You should meet the co-ordinator in their own institute to agree your academic program of study.

• Second step is to visit the International Office

 The information about Turkish Language Course and orientation meeting are given to students at the International Office upon arrival.

• At the International Office all incoming students are required to fill in the following documents:

1. Marmara University Erasmus Student Form

2. Student ID Card

* 3 Photographs are necesarry for the forms.

• Students will get their reduced fare transportation card from the IETT departments. Apply online for your card!

• Students are strongly recommended to attend the orientation programmes organized by the International Office.

• After we complete your assignment to the online Student Information System you will make your course registration through this system.

► Before You Leave

 Before you leave Istanbul, please do not forget to visit your Departmental Erasmus Coordinator and the International Office for the preparation of your documents. You should be aware of the fact that the following documents should be submitted to the Sending Institution at the end of the Erasmus Exchange period;

1. ECTS Transcript of Records

This document will be prepared by the Department and sent to the Sending Institution by courier following the completion of the Erasmus exchange period.

2. Learning Agreement

One original copy of the Learning Agreement signed and stamped by Departmental and Institutional Coordinators at Marmara University.

3. Certificate of Attendance

One original copy of the Certificate of Attendance signed and stamped by Marmara University.

 ► Life in Marmara University

Meals

There are a large number of canteens or cafeterias in all the campuses which offer high quality food. University-provided meal services offer three different main dishes with dessert or fruit, for students and cost 1.50 TL (0.75 €). In order to benefit from lunch hall you will need a student card and it will be delivered after you arrive here.

Library and Computing Services

The Central Library of Marmara University is also located on Göztepe Campus. The library is open from Monday to Friday between 09.00 and 18.30 Erasmus students are free to make use of the computer room in the library as well as the Computer Centre, where they can also have access to the internet. All computers in the University have access to some online databases.Erasmus students may borrow books from the Central Library. In order to do so, they should first apply for a library card. Before leaving from Marmara University, you should ask for a letter from the Library stating that you returned all the books you borrowed from the Library.

Postal Services

Students can use the post office (PTT) on the Göztepe Campus for sending their mail as well as some banking operations.

Sports and Cultural Activities

Marmara University’s Directorate for Health, Culture and Sports based on the Göztepe Campus organizes the sportive and cultural facilities of the University’s students. The Directorate organizes a variety of courses (e.g. music, dancing, computer, drama, etc) as well as sports matches and tournaments in different sports branches.

LIVING IN TURKEY

► Visa and Residence Permit

Foreign students are required to get a student visa from a Turkish Embassy / Consulate in their own country by submitting a copy of the letter of acceptance provided by Marmara University. The student visa is valid during your enrolment period at the University. Obtaining a Turkish visa might take time, so you are strongly advised to start your visa procedures once your Erasmus exchange is confirmed. You are required to apply for a residence permit in person within a month of your arrival. This permit is obtained from the Istanbul Police Department. If you come to Turkey with a tourist visa, you do not need a residence permit, but please remember that tourist visas are valid only for three months. Apply for a residence permit!

► Medical Insurance

If you own an insurance card (which most EU countries provide their students) this will cover your necessary and urgent healthcare free-of-charge. However it is recommended that all students have supplementary travel insurance from their home country. (Necessary and urgent does not include dentistry work, charges for non-urgent work are very reasonable). Marmara University does not offer any insurance services to incoming students.  

► Tuition Fee

The International students coming to study at Marmara University on the Erasmus Student Exchange Programme will not be charged any tuition fee. 

► Cost of Living

Students need about EUR 300 – 550 per month to cover living expenses.

Accommodation: about EUR 150 – 250 per month per person, depending on the size and location of the flat as well as on the number of students sharing it.

Living costs: about EUR 100 – 200 per month. (food, transport, miscellaneous)

Academic related expenses: about EUR 50 – 100 per semester. (books, photocopying, etc.)

► Accommodation

When you arrive to Istanbul, we recommend you to stay at a hostel until you find a flat.

Check these options:

1. Guesthouse: This building is in Goztepe Campus, but it is not allowed to stay more than 14 days. The price per night is between 50 TL and 60 TL. Rooms are for maximum 3 people.

2. You can stay in this hostel in Kadıkoy. Check this link out:

http://www.hushhostelistanbul.com/

3. Also you can stay in this hostel in Taksim. Check this link out:

http://www.hostelneverland.com/main.htm

4. Also you can stay in this hostel in Taksim. Check this link out:

http://www.hostelsclub.com/hostel-tr-15501.html

5. You can always search some available room or apart via;

http://www.sahibinden.com/en/

http://www.hurriyetemlak.com

6. Or you can contact with Marmara Student Group Network via; http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_193598380675382&ap=1

7. Of course it is always possible to find a possibility by facebook, twitter and wachsurfing.com. In the meantime, we recommend you to search about accommodations for staying long term. Also keep in touch with us. We’ll try to help you about it.

► Transportation

 From Ataturk Airport to Kadıköy

Here are some options:

 There are some buses of  HAVAŞ, directly going to Kozyatağı, Taksim, Bakırköy.

You can transfer to Kadıköy after that. This is the best and the cheapest option.

• From Airport to Kozyatağı (HAVAŞ) 17 TL

• From Airport to Taksim (HAVAŞ) 10 TL

• From Airport to Bakırköy (HAVAŞ) 5 TL

Shuttles depart from the Airport  20 minutes before arrival times of Sea Buses in order to meet every Sea Bus coming from Bostancı to Bakırköy.

• From Kozyatağı to Kadıköy: Buses “10S and 10B” (1,5 TL)

• From Taksim to Kadıköy: Buses “110 and 112” (3 TL)

Note: Just 112 is passing over the Göztepe Campus also when you arrive to Kadıköy you can find many buses which are passing over the Campus.

• From Bakırköy to Kadıköy: ferryboats are ( from 9.15 to 22.00, every hour)

You can check the link below

http://www.ataturkairport.com/istanbul/index_en.html

• From Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Kadıköy: The bus “E10” is available every 20 minutes.

How to Get to the Other Campus

Please look at this link: http://www.marmara.edu.tr/en/campus/how-to-get-to