Within the scope of Erasmus+ Key Action 1: Learning Mobility of Individuals (KA131) Program, students will be selected to undertake internships abroad during the 2025-2026 Academic Year. It is planned that 6 students (including Faculties, Institutes, and Vocational Schools) will be designated as Main Candidates for Student Internship Mobility in the 2025 Contract Period. Associate Degree students can apply only for internships. Undergraduate and Graduate students can apply for both study and internship programs. Applications will be made online; the application period will start on 17/11/2025 and end on 01/12/2025 at 23:59. Applications sent by post or delivered in person to the office will not be accepted.

Erasmus English Exams

• Written exam: Will be held in the classrooms of the Foreign Languages Coordination Office at Tuzla Campus.
• Speaking exam: Will be held in the classrooms of the Foreign Languages Coordination Office at Tuzla Campus; only students who pass the written exam can participate.
• Exam dates and times will be announced later on the Erasmus website.
• English exams taken in preparatory classes or preparatory periods are not valid.

Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

Evaluation Criteria:

• Students from all faculties will be ranked according to the general scoring system determined for Erasmus+ Internship Mobility (academic success and language score).
• Only the highest-scoring student from each faculty will be included in the quota.

Quota Allocation:

• If more than one student from a faculty ranks within the top 6, only the highest-scoring student from that faculty will be selected; other quotas will be allocated to the highest-scoring students from other faculties.
• To ensure fair distribution among faculties, quotas will only be given to students ranked first from each faculty.

Important Notes:

• Erasmus+ KA131 Internship Mobility is not a foreign language learning program. The candidate must have sufficient language proficiency to carry out their internship abroad without problems.
• Internship mobility procedures must be completed by 31 July 2027.
• Internships can only be carried out in Erasmus program countries.
• Our university has decided to provide a grant for a 2-month duration.

Click to here Detailed information about the Inclusion Support provided for Erasmus+ students

Application Documents

1. Online form: To be completed via TURNA PORTAL; printed and signed by the student. Physical submission of the form is not required. The Office may request it if necessary.
2. Updated Student Certificate: Must be e-government barcode or OIS e-signed.
3. Updated Transcript: Must be e-government barcode or OIS e-signed; “sample” transcripts will not be accepted.
4. T.C. Identity Card: Both sides scanned, uploaded as a single PDF file.
5. English Exam Result Document: Erasmus English exam results conducted by our university’s Foreign Languages Coordination Office (minimum 60/100) are valid. Students without a language certificate should select “I want to take the university foreign language exam.” Valid scores from YDS (last 5 years) and YÖKDİL exams, or other equivalency exams recognized by ÖSYM, are also accepted according to the latest conversion table published by ÖSYM.
6. Internship Invitation Letter (if any): +10 points if uploaded during application. If the student does not attend the internship, the grant will be transferred to another student. Finding an internship place is the responsibility of the candidate student.
7. Official documents must be uploaded for children of martyrs/veterans, disabled students, or those under protection/care/shelter decisions.

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. The student must be full-time enrolled in any formal education level (First Cycle: Undergraduate, Associate; Second Cycle: Master’s; Third Cycle: Doctorate).
   a. First-cycle students: minimum 2.20/4.00 cumulative GPA; second and third-cycle students: minimum 2.50/4.00.
   b. Students who have transitioned from an associate degree and whose transcript has not yet been issued: minimum graduation GPA 2.20/4.00.
   c. The total duration of Erasmus+ higher education mobility activities must not exceed 12 months if previously used.
   d. Applications must be submitted within the announced application dates.

*Priority is given to children of veterans and martyrs, as specified in relevant laws and decrees. Supporting documents must be provided.

Additional points:

• Submission of internship acceptance letter: +10 points
• Self or first-degree relatives receiving disaster aid from AFAD: +10 points
• Internships aimed at improving digital skills (DOTs): +5 points
• Internship required by curriculum: +5 points
• Previously participated in the same type of project (with or without grant): -10 points
• Participation in mobility in the student’s home country: -10 points
• Selected but did not participate without withdrawing: -10 points
• Applying for both mobility types simultaneously: -10 points
• Non-attendance at mobility-related meetings/trainings without excuse: -5 points
• Declared but missed the language exam without excuse: -5 points

Evaluation Process:

1. Candidates will be ranked according to Erasmus+ score: 50% GPA, 50% language score.
2. 10 points deducted for each previous mobility participation.
3. Results will be evaluated by the Erasmus Selection Committee appointed by the Rectorate and announced on the Erasmus website:
4. Disciplinary action or failing courses does not prevent participation.

Application Steps:

1. Apply through TURNA PORTAL.
2. Print and sign the online application form (photo included). Physical submission is not required.
3. Obtain the Updated Student Certificate (e-government barcode or signed and stamped by Student Affairs).
4. Obtain the Updated Transcript (signed and stamped; “sample” not accepted).
5. Upload T.C. Identity Card (both sides as single PDF).

IMPORTANT: Completion of applications and uploading correct documents is the responsibility of candidates. Late applications will not be considered.

Grant Amounts (Internship)

Technical Notes for Online Application:

• Upload an acceptable passport photo.
• If declaring national or international exam scores, upload the Exam Result Document.

Questions:erasmus@okan.edu.tr
Phone: +90 216 677 16 30 Ext: 2191
Office: Erasmus Coordination Office, Business and Administration Faculty, Ground Floor, Room B104
Erasmus website: https://www.okan.edu.tr/erasmus/

All documents must be uploaded in PDF format to the TURNA PORTAL system. Otherwise, your application will be invalid.

Click for 2025 KA131 Erasmus Application Handbook.