Student Mobility

Student Exchange, Study Abroad, Short-term Study, Research Internship and Cultural Mobility based on agreements with Partner Universities.

THE LIST OF PARTNERS IS SUBJECT FOR CHANGE ON YEARLY BASES

Partnerships via the Direct Agreements

• Renmin University of China, China
• KDI School of Public Policy and Management, South Korea (GSPP students only)
• National University of Singapore, LKY School of Public Policy, Singapore (GSPP students only)
• Tsukuba University, Japan
• Tsinghua University, China
• University of Stavanger, Norway (SEDS students only)
• ADA University, Azerbaijan

Student Exchange Agreements to be in force starting from the Academic Year 2024/2025

• University of Hong Kong
• Sabancı University
• Koç University
• University of Toronto

• To complete at least one year (for undergraduate students) / one semester (for Master’s and Ph.D. students) of studies at NU;
• To have no incomplete grades in any course;
• To have a CGPA of 3.00 and above;
• To be 18 years old on the day of the application.

Each School announces the exchange opportunities at the beginning of the new semester (whether it is the Fall semester or the Spring one)

During the start of each semester, NU Schools notify their students about forthcoming mobility opportunities, requirements, and deadlines. If the student meets the minimum requirements (see question 3 above), then he/she should start preparing the application package. The package consists of the following items:

• application form;
• resume or CV;
• statement of purpose;
• two photographs;
• transcript of the academic record;
• recommendation from a faculty advisor.

Once the package is ready, students should submit all items to their respective school managers.

1. The school selection committee does the screening of all candidates and makes a short list of selected students.
2. The shortlist is transferred to the partner institution.
3. Partner institutions might also do additional screening of candidates and call them for an interview. Then, they make the final list of accepted students.
4. Partner Institution sends the final list of selected students to NU Schools.
5. The school notifies students about the results of their application (whether it is successful or not).

Yes, NU students can participate in Student Mobility programs on their own. However, in cases when the mobility program is credit-bearing and/or a student would like to apply for NU funding, the process must be approved by the respective NU School.

In this case, only certain Summer School opportunities that allow a student mobility without the Inter-Institutional agreement are available.

Yes, NU has numerous agreements for Student Mobility programs within the framework of the Erasmus program.

Mobility opportunity provided by NU based on NU cooperation links usually include Tuition fee waiver. Other expenses (2-way air fare, accommodation, food expenses/costs, visa fee, medical insurance, miscellaneous expenses and additional university fees) are covered by the student. Partial funding can be considered by Schools.

Participating in Student Mobility programs can offer benefits such as exposure to new cultures, languages, and educational systems, access to specialized facilities and resources, networking opportunities, and personal and professional growth.

If there is an agreement between NU and Partner Institutions about credit transfer from the credit-bearing programs and School approval, then yes, they could be transferred.

Challenges can include cultural adjustment, language barriers, homesickness, differences in educational systems, administrative complexities related to visa and travel regulations, and financial differences for living expenses.

The duration of student mobility programs can vary widely, ranging from short-term programs lasting a few weeks to a full academic year for longer student exchange or study abroad types of mobility.

Many courses at Host Institutions are usually offered in English, while some of them might require proficiency in the local language. Always check the language requirements of the specific program/course you’re interested in.

There are no restrictions for students with families or dependents, however, visa issues and all the costs for their expenses should be borne by students.