IGU 2026 Project Year Erasmus+ Student Mobility Applications Are Opening!

Within the scope of the 2026 Contract Period, Istanbul Gelisim University Erasmus+ Student Mobility applications will be accepted online via the TURNA Portal (https://turnaportal.ua.gov.tr/) between 8 February and 28 February 2026. Applications will close on 28 February 2026 at 23:59. Erasmus+ Student Mobility aims to contribute to students’ academic, professional, and cultural development by offering opportunities to study or undertake internships abroad.

Reviewing the Pre-Application Guides Is Important

Students who wish to apply are required to carefully review the 2026 Project Year Erasmus+ Study Mobility Application Guide and the 2026 Project Year Erasmus+ Traineeship Mobility Application Guide, as well as the Individual Application Guide, due to the new system.
During the application process, the following documents must be uploaded to the system in PDF format:

A current and approved Transcript obtained from the Student Affairs Office or faculties
Foreign Language Certificate (for applicants requesting exemption from the university-administered language exam)

All documents except the photograph must be uploaded in PDF format.

Scope of Study and Traineeship Mobility

Erasmus+ Student Mobility covers two activity areas: Study Mobility and Traineeship Mobility. Students may apply for both; however, in this case, a Priority Petition indicating which mobility is preferred must be uploaded to the Turnaportal system.
Study Mobility allows students to study at partner universities for one semester or one academic year. Applications are accepted only once a year, and students must consider partner departments, language of instruction, and special requirements when making their preferences.
Traineeship Mobility enables students to undertake a full-time internship abroad for a minimum of two months. Final-year students may also apply. Students who applied while actively enrolled may complete their traineeship within 12 months after graduation under Erasmus+ Traineeship Mobility. Applicants who submit an acceptance letter during the application process receive additional points.

Application Requirements and General Conditions

Associate, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students with an established GPA may apply for Erasmus+ Student Mobility. The minimum GPA requirement is 2.20 for associate and undergraduate students, and 3.00 for graduate and doctoral students.
Preparatory class students, students who have graduated, students with disciplinary penalties, as well as final-year undergraduate students, non-thesis master’s students, and doctoral students at the proficiency stage are not eligible to apply for Study Mobility.
Students may benefit from Erasmus+ mobility activities for a maximum total of 12 months per study cycle.

Quotas and Evaluation Process

The funded quotas for the 2026 Project Year have been announced on an estimated basis, as the grant amount to be allocated by the Turkish National Agency has not yet been finalized. It is stated that changes may occur in quotas and the evaluation calendar, and universities and the National Agency cannot be held responsible for possible delays.

An Important Opportunity for International Experience

The Erasmus+ program aims to provide students with international academic experience, intercultural interaction, foreign language development, and a strong résumé. Through the program, students have the opportunity to gain a global perspective by studying at various universities across Europe.
Istanbul Gelisim University continues to enhance its students’ international competitiveness and support their academic and personal development through the Erasmus+ Student Mobility program. With its Erasmus+ activities, IGU maintains a strong educational vision that opens its students to the world.