Application for he Erasmus+ KA171 Incoming Student Mobility to Karadeniz Technical University

Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) is pleased to announce the call for applications for incoming student mobility within the framework of the Erasmus+ KA171 project.

This mobility opportunity aims to promote intercultural learning, academic exchange, and international cooperation among partner institutions.

1. Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Be officially enrolled in a partner higher education institution with a valid Inter-Institutional Agreement under Erasmus+ KA171.
• Be registered in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree program.
• Have completed at least one academic year at their home institution.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of:
  • 2.20/4.00 for undergraduate students
  • 2.50/4.00 for postgraduate (master’s or doctoral) students
• Be able to demonstrate proficiency in English or Turkish (through a certificate or institutional language exam).
• Students enrolled in open or distance education programs are not eligible to apply.

 2. Selection Criteria

The selection will be carried out by Karadeniz Technical University according to the following weighted criteria:

Applicants with disabilities or fewer opportunities (verified by an official medical report) will receive +10 points and may be eligible for additional financial support.

3. Application Process

Interested students must:

1. Complete the provided by Karadeniz Technical University
2. You can access the list of partner institutions and departments whose applications will be evaluated here.  

Deadline for application:  28 November 2025, 16:00 (Türkiye time-GMT+3)

4. Selection and Notification

• The selection process will be conducted by an officially appointed Selection Committee at KTU, ensuring transparency, impartiality, and documentation-based procedures in accordance with the Turkish National Agency Handbook.
• Results will be announced by email to all applicants and shared with the partner institutions.
• Selected students will receive an official acceptance letter and further instructions for mobility arrangements.

5. Mobility Period

2025-2026 Academic Year - Spring Semester

Selected students are required to complete their mobility activity without interruption.
Semester breaks and official holidays will not be considered interruptions during the activity period.

5. Application Form

KARADENİZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES
ERASMUS+ PROGRAMME UNIT