1. BILKENT (ECONOMICS) ERASMUS EXCHANGE
BILKENT UNIVERSITY

2. What is the ERASMUS EXCHAGE PROGRAM?
A European Union (EU) student exchange programme established in 1987
(named after the Dutch philosopher Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, known as an opponent of dogmatism).
Incorporated into the Socrates programme established by the European Commission in 1994
Evolved into Erasmus Plus, is catch-all framework program for education, training, youth and sport

3. Application requirements:
Minimum 2.50 CGPA -- at the time of application
Students of the [3rd – 6th] registration semester
Irregular students:
Must include a petition and a copy of transcript with application;
To be considered on a case-by-case basis
BILKENT UNIVERSITY

4. Application Documents:
Application form
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Statement of purpose
Supplementary form for preferences.
The application form + CV + statement of purpose should be submitted to the FEASS Office of External Relations (A-213) by the DEADLINE:
4 December 2015
BILKENT UNIVERSITY

5. Partner Universities of Bilkent:
Agreements with 28 universities across 10 countries in Europe (further…in the process)
67 ECON students to participate during
Applicants should check partner universities in detail before listing:
preferences in the application form and
The supplementary university ranking sheet (optional)
NOTE: Not all partner universities offer dormitory accommodation.

6. ANLAŞMALI ÜNİVERSİTE: ÜLKE
Konstanz University
Almanya
Johann Wolfgang Goethe University
Mannheim University
Ruhr-Universitat Bochum
University of Kiel
Univ. of Bamberg
Saint Louis University
Belçika
Aarhus University
Danimarka
EDHEC Business School
Fransa
Sciences Po
Universite d’Orleans
Universite de Rennes 1
Universite Paris-Dauphine
Univ. Toulouse I Capitole
Amsterdam University
Hollanda
Tilburg University
University of Groningen
Utrecht University
Inholland Univ.
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
İspanya
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
University of Zurich
İsviçre (*)
Free University of Bozen/Bolzano
İtalya
Universita degli Studi di Federico II
Universidade Catolica Portuguesa
Portekiz
Nova de Lisboa
University of Ljubljana
Slovenya
University of Maribor

7. Some websites for University Rankings for the Economics Departments:

8. Student selection process:
Students are ranked based on a mathematical formula prepared by the National Erasmus Agency.
The formula consists of CGPA (50%) and English language skills (50%)
Once the highest ranked students will be selected for Erasmus Student Exchange Program, a waiting list will also be formed for the case of cancellations.
Host universities will be distributed on the basis of preferences and rankings of the students.

9. Financial support:
Erasmus grants will be given upon availability of funds from the National Erasmus Agency
Grants will be distributed from the top to the bottom of the ranked list of applicants
Not necessarily all students selected for Erasmus exchange will receive a grant, but most of the students will.
Students receiving a grant will get it for one semester only
Selected students not receiving a grant, can still be an exchange student -- provided that they use own finance.
BILKENT UNIVERSITY

10. After student selection
The Exchange Office will organize meetings with outgoing Erasmus students in April and May.
The National Erasmus Agency will announce the budget for by the end of June.
Selected students wishing to go on exchange in the Fall semester will initiate the application process before knowing for certain whether they will get a grant or not.
BILKENT UNIVERSITY

11. Words of Caution:
The course load during an exchange semester is 30 ECTS, which is equivalent to 5 Bilkent courses
(30 ECTS = 15 Bilkent CRs)
You must pass at least 2/3 of the courses taken during the exchange semester to be able to receive the 20% of the remaining grant.
BILKENT UNIVERSITY

12. Be aware of the responsibility:
(**) Giving up your position after acceptence has undesirable consequences:
* Blocking the chances of another qualified student
* Harming own and institutional credibility

13. Further assistance: Administrative issues:
FEASS Office of External Relations
Betül Esmer (A-213)
Bilkent Office of Exchange Programs
Academic issues:
Departmental Exchange Coordinator
Bilin Neyaptı (A-127)
BILKENT UNIVERSITY

14. Exchange Students represent Bilkent & the Turkish Youth
Remember:
Exchange Students represent
Bilkent & the Turkish Youth
in the host country…
Enjoy this Experience
& also
L E A R N A LOT !
BEST WISHES!!