{"id":15793,"date":"2024-08-15T16:33:09","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T13:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alemnishokran.com\/?p=15793"},"modified":"2024-10-14T11:53:10","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T08:53:10","slug":"mevlana-student-exchange-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alemnishokran.com\/en\/mevlana-student-exchange-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Mevlana Student Exchange Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

Important Information About the <\/span>Mevlana Student Exchange Program<\/b> and the Top <\/span>Turkish Universities<\/span><\/a> Participating
\n<\/span>Both public and private <\/span>Turkish universities<\/span><\/a> offer diverse opportunities for student exchanges, covering all levels of education.
\n<\/span>These programs adhere to specific criteria, and students can apply at their convenience. One of the most well-known programs is the <\/span>Mevlana Exchange Program<\/b>.
\n<\/span>In this article, courtesy of <\/span>Alemni Shokran<\/b>, we will provide a comprehensive overview of this program, how to join, and the necessary registration procedures.
\n<\/span>Who is the Mevlana Exchange Program Named After?
\n<\/b>The program is named after the historical figure Jalaluddin Rumi, also known as <\/span>Mevlana<\/b>, born in 1207 in Khorasan, Afghanistan, and passed away in 1273 in Konya, Turkey.
\n<\/span>His tomb in Konya remains a famous pilgrimage site.
\n<\/span>After his death, his followers and son Sultan Walad founded the Mevlevi Sufi order, known for its whirling dervishes and spiritual dance called Sema.
\n<\/span>About the Mevlana Exchange Program
\n<\/b>The <\/span>Mevlana Exchange Program<\/b> is an important platform in Turkey for fostering cultural exchange and sharing knowledge between global educational institutions.
\n<\/span>It aims to facilitate student and academic exchanges between Turkish higher education institutions and their counterparts around the world.
\n<\/span>– Established by law in 2011, the program allows <\/span>Turkish universities<\/span><\/a> to conduct student and academic exchanges with international educational institutions.
\n<\/span>– The program is open to all higher education institutions worldwide.
\n<\/span>– Several countries, such as <\/span>Palestine<\/b>, <\/span>Russia<\/b>, <\/span>Japan<\/b>, and the <\/span>United States<\/b>, have signed agreements with Turkey to participate in this program.
\n<\/span>– Students can study for a minimum of one semester or a maximum of two semesters, while academics can participate for periods ranging from one week to three months.
\n<\/span>– The program also offers opportunities for foreign students and academics to study or teach in Turkish institutions for similar durations.
\n<\/span>Requirements for the Mevlana Exchange Program
\n<\/b>– The applicant must be enrolled in a Turkish higher education institution, whether at the bachelor\u2019s, master\u2019s, or doctoral level.
\n<\/span>– The university where the student is enrolled must be part of the program.
\n<\/span>– European universities participating in the <\/span>Erasmus Program<\/b> cannot benefit from the Mevlana Exchange Program.
\n<\/span>– Undergraduate students must have a GPA of at least 2.5 out of 4. For graduate students, the minimum GPA is 3 out of 4. Applications are evaluated with 50% weight given to foreign language proficiency and 50% to GPA.
\n<\/span>– First-year and preparatory students are not allowed to apply until they have completed at least one semester.
\n<\/span>– Applicants must provide proof of language proficiency as required by the university.
\n<\/span>Documents Required for the Mevlana Exchange Program Application
\n<\/b>1- Recent passport-sized photo.
\n<\/span>2- Copy of a valid passport.
\n<\/span>2- Copy of Turkish ID or student residence permit.
\n<\/span>4- Official transcript from the university.
\n<\/span>5- Letters of recommendation.
\n<\/span>Monthly Stipend for the Mevlana Exchange Program
\n<\/b>Student exchange programs<\/b> in Turkey provide financial support based on the duration of the stay and the destination.
\n<\/span>The grant amount varies between students coming to Turkey and those leaving Turkey, and factors such as living costs in the host country also influence the amount.
\n<\/span>– For students coming to Turkey: <\/b>A scholarship is provided for a period of four months for one semester or eight months for two semesters.
\n<\/span>– For students leaving Turkey: <\/b>The grant covers one or two semesters, usually lasting up to eight months.
\n<\/span>The grant for students leaving Turkey is typically higher due to higher living costs abroad.
\n<\/span>Benefits of the Mevlana Exchange Program
\n<\/b>– Improves communication skills and builds international relationships through interactions with fellow students and a new community.
\n<\/span>– Provides an opportunity to learn Turkish and other languages in an immersive environment.
\n<\/span>– Helps students develop maturity and grow through new experiences and challenges.
\n<\/span>– Introduces students to diverse cultures, customs, and values in a multicultural environment.
\n<\/span>– Offers opportunities to travel and explore different lifestyles, broadening perspectives.
\n<\/span>– Encourages talented students by providing opportunities to develop their skills and excel.
\n<\/span>– Helps students gain international experiences and certifications, enhancing their academic and professional careers.
\n<\/span>Top Turkish Universities Participating in the Mevlana Exchange Program
\n<\/b>The <\/span>Mevlana Exchange Program<\/b> features a select group of top <\/span>Turkish universities<\/span><\/a>, providing outstanding educational opportunities for students. Leading institutions include:
\n<\/span>– Istanbul Technical University
\n<\/span>– Istanbul Ayd\u0131n University, a prominent participant in the program
\n<\/span>Other prestigious universities involved are:
\n<\/b>– Middle East Technical University
\n<\/span>– Istanbul Okan University
\n<\/span>– Bilkent University
\n<\/span>– Bo\u011fazi\u00e7i University
\n<\/span>– Gazi University
\n<\/span>– Istanbul Bilgi University
\n<\/span>In addition, other notable universities participating in the program <\/span>include:
\n<\/b>– Sabanc\u0131 University
\n<\/span>– Medipol University
\n<\/span>– Anadolu University
\n<\/span>– Istanbul University
\n<\/span>– Istinye University<\/span>
\n<\/span>Other Student Exchange Programs Available in Turkey
\n<\/b>1- Erasmus Program: <\/b>Founded by the European Union, it involves 33 European countries, including Turkey, allowing Turkish
\nstudents to study at prestigious European universities, and vice versa.
\n<\/span>2- Farabi Program:<\/b> This is an internal exchange program limited to <\/span>Turkish universities<\/span><\/a>, allowing students to study at another Turkish university for up to one semester.
\n<\/span>Don\u2019t miss the chance to participate in Turkey\u2019s exceptional <\/span>student exchange programs<\/b>, whether you\u2019re interested in the <\/span>Mevlana Program<\/b>, the <\/span>Erasmus Program<\/b>, or the <\/span>Farabi<\/b> Program<\/b>.
\n<\/span>There\u2019s an opportunity waiting for you to discover a new world of knowledge, form international friendships, and acquire valuable skills for your future career.
\n<\/span>For personalized assistance and detailed information on <\/span>student exchange programs<\/b> in Turkey, <\/span>contact<\/span><\/a> Alemni Shokran<\/b>, and we\u2019ll provide all the support you need to start your studies in Turkey at an affordable cost. Register your documents now!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Mevlana Exchange Program is an important platform in Turkey for fostering cultural exchange and sharing knowledge between global educational institutions. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15837,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15793","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alemnishokran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15793","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alemnishokran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alemnishokran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alemnishokran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alemnishokran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15793"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/alemnishokran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15793\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15794,"href":"https:\/\/alemnishokran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15793\/revisions\/15794"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alemnishokran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15837"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alemnishokran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15793"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alemnishokran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15793"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alemnishokran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15793"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}