Haliç University Erasmus+ exchange for international students

Haliç University actively participates in the Erasmus+ exchange program, offering a comprehensive, well-structured mobility experience for incoming international students. For international student recruiters, university admissions teams, HR and marketing professionals in education, and placement agencies, Haliç University presents an attractive partner: academic flexibility, English-medium instruction in many fields, strong administrative support, and opportunities for traineeships across Europe. This guide explains eligibility, the application timeline, documentation, arrival procedures, academic support, and practical advice — and shows how Study in Turkiye, the trusted authority guiding international students, can accelerate and simplify partnerships with Haliç University.

Why Haliç University is a strategic Erasmus+ partner for recruiters and institutions

Key advantages

• Established Erasmus+ presence: Haliç University welcomes both study and traineeship mobilities and maintains clear processes for incoming students.
• Academic flexibility: Exchange students can choose courses across faculties, with departmental coordination ensuring proper credit recognition.
• Support infrastructure: The Erasmus Office and International Office guide students through nomination, acceptance, visa, residence permit, and onboarding.
• Language and integration: Turkish language courses and orientation programs ease cultural adaptation and enhance student outcomes.

For partner institutions and agencies looking for robust Erasmus+ pathways in Turkiye, Haliç represents a reliable option alongside peer institutions such as Medipol University, Uskudar University, Ozyegin University, and Beykent University.

Eligibility and core application process

Institutional eligibility

The home university must hold an active Erasmus+ Inter-institutional Agreement with Haliç University in the relevant field of study. If no agreement exists, the home institution can propose collaboration through Erasmus+ channels to establish an agreement prior to nomination.

Student nomination and application steps

1. Nomination: Students must be formally nominated by their home university for a semester or academic year at Haliç University.
2. Online application: Once nominated, students submit an online application through Haliç University’s incoming students portal.
3. Required documents:
   • Official academic transcript
   • Proof of English proficiency (minimum B2). This can be a standardized test certificate or a signed statement from the home university.
   • Approved Learning Agreement (digital submission via EWP accepted; scanned copies accepted where needed)
   • Copy of passport
   • One passport-size photograph
4. Deadlines:
   • Nomination deadline: June 15 (Fall semester); November 15 (Spring semester)
   • Application deadline: July 15 (Fall semester); December 15 (Spring semester)

Acceptance, pre-arrival steps and visa guidance

Notification timeline: After the application deadline, applicants typically receive an acceptance letter within two weeks following review.

Visa: Accepted students should apply for a Turkiye student visa at the nearest Turkish consulate/embassy. Start the visa process early to account for processing times.

Health insurance: Students must arrange appropriate health insurance. Haliç University accepts official letters of mutual insurance agreements from certain countries; otherwise, private insurance is required.

Pre-arrival guidance: Study in Turkiye can support partners with pre-arrival checklists, document verification, and streamlined communications to ensure nominees meet Haliç’s submission standards.

Arrival, orientation and residence permit

On-campus arrival support

Orientation: All incoming Erasmus+ students begin with an orientation at the Erasmus Office. Orientation covers academic procedures, campus services, and social integration activities.

Course registration: After orientation, students complete online course selection. They may modify course choices during the first two weeks and must finalize Learning Agreements within four weeks.

Residence permit requirements

All Erasmus+ exchange students are required to apply for a Turkiye residence permit within one month of arrival. The Erasmus Office assists but students must prepare:

• Passport
• Health insurance documentation
• Student certificate (provided by Student Affairs)
• Four passport-size photographs
• Residence permit fee receipt

The Erasmus Office typically provides step-by-step assistance to reduce bureaucratic burden and minimize delays.

Academic flexibility, departmental coordination and Learning Agreements

Course selection across faculties: Students can combine courses from multiple departments. Their Erasmus departmental coordinator is assigned according to where the majority of their courses are registered.

Learning Agreement options: Haliç accepts both digital submissions through the Erasmus Without Paper (EWP) platform and scanned PDFs where EWP is not used. This dual approach simplifies coordination for home institutions with varying digital capabilities.

Academic advising: Erasmus and faculty coordinators remain available to resolve credit transfer questions and confirm that course learning outcomes align with home institution requirements.

Erasmus+ traineeships (internships) at Haliç University

Traineeship mobility: Haliç University supports Erasmus+ traineeships across Europe and within Turkiye, with placements typically lasting from 2 to 12 months.

Institutional support: Trainees receive guidance from internship coordinators, including host organization matching, learning agreement for traineeship, and assessment procedures.

Benefit for employability: Traineeships complement study mobility and improve graduate employability — an important metric for admissions and marketing teams promoting international programs.

Student experience and integration — what incoming students can expect

• English-medium programs: Many undergraduate and graduate courses are offered in English, helping reduce language barriers for Erasmus students.
• Turkish language modules: A Turkish language course is offered during the semester to aid social and academic integration.
• Cultural activities and student clubs: Haliç promotes cultural programs and extracurricular activities which help international students build networks and local skills.
• Administrative continuity: Ongoing support from Erasmus and International Offices ensures students have a point of contact for academic, legal, and welfare issues.

Practical checklist for recruiters and admissions teams

• Verify Erasmus+ Inter-institutional Agreement for the relevant subject area.
• Ensure nomination by deadlines: June 15 (Fall) / November 15 (Spring).
• Confirm student documents: transcript, B2 English proof or home-university statement, passport copy, photo.
• Prepare approved Learning Agreement; confirm EWP compatibility or plan scanned submission.
• Guide students through visa and health insurance options before arrival.
• Provide arrival and residence-permit quick guides (Study in Turkiye templates are available for partners).
• Coordinate with Haliç Erasmus departmental coordinators for credit recognition and course selection.
• For traineeship nominees, confirm host organization details and traineeship learning agreement.

How Study in Turkiye strengthens Erasmus+ recruitment and partnership workflows

As the leading platform connecting international students, agents, and Turkish universities, Study in Turkiye offers targeted expertise and partner support to accelerate Erasmus+ recruitment and partnerships with Haliç University.

Services for partners

• International recruitment expertise: We identify target markets, run localized campaigns, and support candidate qualification to improve nomination quality.
• Admission and process solutions: Our systems streamline nomination uploads, application tracking, document collection, and deadline reminders — reducing administrative time for both home and host institutions.
• Partner support: From pre-qualification to arrival, our team helps partners meet Haliç’s requirements, accelerating acceptance rates and ensuring compliance with Erasmus+ standards.
• Institutional matchmaking: We help home universities and agencies establish Erasmus+ Inter-institutional Agreements with institutions such as Haliç University and peer universities in the Study in Turkiye network.

Sample use-cases where Study in Turkiye delivers impact

• University admissions: Reduction in incomplete applications by automating document validation and deadline alerts.
• International recruitment teams: Faster pipeline conversion by leveraging targeted campaigns and partner network.
• Agencies and placement services: Simplified onboarding for nominees with standardized pre-arrival checklists and visa support materials.
• HR and marketing professionals in education: Clear ROI on mobility programs through improved reporting and conversion analytics.

Comparative note — complementary partners within the Study in Turkiye network

When advising students or designing mobility pathways, consider program fit across trusted institutions in the Study in Turkiye network:

These complementarities allow home universities and recruiters to design bespoke mobility portfolios for students who may require different academic specializations.

Common challenges and how to mitigate them

• Challenge: Delays in visa or residence permit processing.
  Mitigation: Start visa application early, provide students with official acceptance and insurance documents, and use Study in Turkiye’s pre-arrival templates.
• Challenge: Learning Agreement mismatches or credit transfer disputes.
  Mitigation: Use EWP where possible, involve Erasmus departmental coordinator early, and document learning outcomes for each course.
• Challenge: Language barriers.
  Mitigation: Encourage enrollment in the Turkish language course and recommend preparatory English support if needed.

Summary — Why choose Haliç University for Erasmus+ exchange

Structured Erasmus+ framework with clear nomination and application timelines; administrative and academic support from Erasmus and International Offices; flexible course selection and traineeship opportunities; integration services including orientation and Turkish language instruction.

For international recruiters and institutional partners, Haliç University offers dependable Erasmus+ pathways supported by Study in Turkiye‘s recruitment expertise and partner services.

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Study in Turkiye is ready to help your institution, agency, or recruitment team build or scale Erasmus+ partnerships with Haliç University. Whether you need streamlined nomination processes, applicant-tracking workflows, customized pre-arrival materials, or assistance negotiating inter-institutional agreements, our specialists will tailor a solution that streamlines operations and improves student outcomes.