Application Process

 

WHO CAN APPLY?

Candidates who meet the following conditions are eligible to apply to the Summer School:

  • Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral program in Türkiye or abroad,
  • Graduates holding at least a bachelor’s degree,
  • High school seniors who have been accepted to a higher education institution.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AND ACADEMIC CONDITION

Language Proficiency: The medium of instruction at Boğaziçi University is English. Candidates are expected to have a level of English proficiency sufficient to follow lectures, participate in academic discussions, and answer exam questions.

  • Proof of English proficiency is not required for applicants from universities where the medium of instruction is English or from countries where English is the native language.
  • Applicants who do not meet these criteria and cannot document their proficiency are requested to contact the office to discuss their status.

GPA and Transcript: The Summer Term Coordination Office does not require a minimum GPA for application. However, submitting a current transcript is mandatory for a proper evaluation process. The transcript review aims to comprehensively observe the candidate's academic history and to determine their eligibility for the requested courses (in terms of prerequisites and background).

BEFORE the APPLICATION

It is strongly recommended to check the Summer School Calendar before submitting an application.

Course Selection and Credit Transfer: Candidates may apply for personal interest, thesis work, or project requirements, as well as for "credit transfer" to be recorded in their academic history. If you plan to transfer these courses to your home institution:

  • Content Review: Carefully examine whether the course you wish to take is compatible with the courses at your home institution in terms of language and content.
  • Approval Process: It is highly recommended to share the course content with the authorized units at your home institution (Academic Advisor, Registrar’s Office, Department Chair, etc.) and obtain their approval. The Summer Term Coordination Office does not request an approval document during application. However, failure to obtain prior approval from your home institution may result in the inability to transfer credits at the end of the term. To avoid such issues, it is crucial to secure approval beforehand.

Other Important Information

  • Course Syllabi: Syllabi can be accessed via the course list. If the content is unavailable, you may contact the Coordination Office.
  • Language of Instruction and Exceptions: The general medium of instruction is English. However, there are exceptions due to the nature of certain courses:
    • Departmental Exceptions: Departments such as History, Turkish Language and Literature, and the Atatürk Institute may offer courses in Turkish.
    • Foreign Language Courses: In language courses other than English (e.g., Arabic, German, French, Persian), Turkish explanations may be used, or the course may be conducted entirely in Turkish.
    • Note: If you are unsure about the language of instruction, please review the course list details. For definitive information, you may contact the Office or directly the instructor of the relevant course.
  • Course Load: A maximum of 3 courses can be taken during the summer term. If you need to take more, you must contact the Office.
  • Quota Restrictions: Visiting students are exempt from general quota restrictions. However, the instructor of the specific course reserves the right to request a restriction for visiting students.
  • Prerequisites: Visiting students are exempt from prerequisite restrictions.
  • Housing: Dormitory facilities are available for students coming from outside Istanbul and from abroad.
  • Fees and Refunds: Please review the current fee information and refund policy.
  • Visa: Visa regimes vary by country. Click to check the visa requirements for your country.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The process for candidates wishing to apply for the Summer School is as follows:

  1. The candidate completes and submits the application form.
  2. If the application form is filled out completely, the Summer Term Coordination Office evaluates the application and notifies the candidate within one week.
  3. Accepted candidates proceed to make their payment according to the instructions in the acceptance letter.
  4. The Summer Term Coordination Office sends Student IDs to students who have completed their payment starting from mid-May. Receipt of the Student ID indicates that registration is complete.