Erasmus+ is the EU's new umbrella programme for education, training, youth and sport designed to be more global and more integrated than ever before. It brings together seven EU programmes and offers more opportunities for cooperation than its predecessors.

Undergraduate and graduate full-time students of Haliç University can be eligible to benefit from Erasmus+ Study Mobility. Undergraduate students must have a minimum grade of 2.20/4.00 cumulative GPA.

Initially, you may check the application dates (Fall-Spring) and you need to complete your online application and submit it along with your Transcript of Records (ToR) through our portal once the applications launch.

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Students who are awarded a scholarship can view the institutions they have been assigned to via the online portal. The International Relations Coordinatorship will contact the institutions and share your information. Students who do not wish to withdraw and would like to start the process can notify the International Relations Coordinatorship via email.

Being selected as an Erasmus participant at Haliç University does not mean that the partner institution has accepted or will accept you. You must follow the application procedures sent by the institutions and complete them as required. Institutions have the right to evaluate and reject your application. Detailed information will be provided during the Erasmus+ Outgoing Student Orientation.

Students and doctoral candidates are able to study abroad for one academic term or one semester and up to a maximum of 12 months per study cycle.

Your Erasmus grant is calculated based on the exact number of days you stay abroad. You receive a first installment before departure (often around 80%). The remaining amount is paid after:

• You submit your final documents;
• Your Transcript of Records is received;
• You complete mandatory Erasmus surveys.

If your mobility ends earlier or later than planned, your grant will be recalculated. Shorter stays may result in reductions, while longer stays require formal approval and budget availability. Always inform the International Relations Coordinatorship immediately if your arrival or departure date changes.

As an outgoing student, you must fully comply with the academic rules of your host university this includes attendance, assignments, projects and final exams. Missing too many classes may lead to course failure, which can affect credit recognition at Haliç.

You must:

• Attend midterms, finals and resits (if applicable);
• Follow deadlines and course requirements;
• Stay informed about exam schedules through the host university’s announcements.

If you cannot attend an exam due to illness or emergency, contact the instructor and host coordinator immediately and provide documentation.

Programme Countries are those countries participating fully in the Erasmus+ programme. To do so, they set up a National Agency and contribute financially to the programme. The 33 Programme Countries are: the 27 EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, Northern Macedonia and Türkiye.

You can find partner Universities via link below.

https://exchange.halic.edu.tr/partner-universities/

Erasmus+ enables students to study or train abroad more than once as Erasmus students as long as the minimum duration for each activity and a total maximum of 12 months per study cycle is respected.

Course changes are allowed during the official add/drop period if approved by the departmental coordinator. All changes must be recorded by updating you Learning Agreement (or via OLA) and signed by the necessary coordinators to secure credit recognition.

The Learning Agreement (or OLA) is a formal document listing the courses you plan to take abroad with ECTS credits and learning outcomes. It must be drafted with your home department, signed by your home coordinator and approved by the host institution before departure. Any later changes must be recorded with signatures (or updated via the OLA system) to guarantee credit recognition on your return.

Most programs expect at least a B2 level in the language of instruction (often English) this can be shown with recognized test scores (TOEFL, Cambridge, etc.) or by successfully passing the university's language proficiency exam.
If the host university requires a specific language, meet that requirement. Preparation advice: begin language practice at least 2-3 months in advance, focus on academic vocabulary for your field, use language tandems or conversation clubs and review likely course materials or syllabi.

You must have valid health insurance covering the entire mobility period this includes emergency medical care, hospitalization and repatriation. EU students normally bring the EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) but should verify cover limits and consider supplemental travel insurance for non‑medical services. Non‑EU students must purchase insurance accepted by the host university. Also prepare a small medical file (prescriptions, allergies, chronic conditions) and know the local emergency number. For safety, register with your embassy if available, keep local emergency contacts and Erasmus Office numbers readily accessible, and follow local health and safety guidance (COVID policies, travel advisories, etc.).

Credit recognition depends on the pre‑approved Learning Agreement (or OLA). Ensure the courses and ECTS you want abroad are clearly matched to your home curriculum before departure. After mobility, the host university issues a Transcript of Records with final grades and ECTS; submit this to your home department. The faculty board will evaluate equivalency and formally transfer credits according to the prior Learning Agreement. If there were approved changes during mobility, make sure the final OLA reflects them. If grades are lower than expected, discuss options with your home coordinator some faculties allow compensation or replacement measures but rules vary and Haliç cannot change host grades.

• Obligations: complete any required mid‑mobility or final reports (e.g., Erasmus Online Surveys), attend classes and examinations and comply with host‑university regulations. Failure to submit mandatory reports may affect final grant payments.
• Supports: your host departmental coordinator and the host Erasmus Office are first‑line contacts for academic or administrative issues; your home Erasmus coordinator remains your contact for recognition or funding queries. In urgent cases (health, legal, safety), contact local emergency services, inform your host coordinator and notify the home Erasmus Office. Keep documentation of any incidents, medical visits, or extraordinary expenses these may be needed for grant adjustments or insurance claims.