OzU
Özyeğin University
Location:
Istanbul, Türkiye
Introduction:
Özyeğin University (OzU) is an entrepreneurial research university located in the historical city of Istanbul. It has two campuses. OzU city campus (Altunizade) for graduate programs is centrally located on the Asian side of Istanbul, very close to the Bosphorus bridge connecting the Asian continent with the European one. OzU main undergraduate campus is located in Çekmeköy, which is located approximately 30-40 minutes from Altunizade, serviced by university shuttle buses. It is the first Turkish university campus with a LEED certificate, an internationally recognized certification system for green buildings.
The Founding Rector of Özyeğin University is a former professor at the Alberta School of Business and OzU is an important new partner in an exciting, vibrant region of the world. OzU offers a wide variety of programs taught completely in English including Business Administration, Banking and Finance, Economics, International Business, Entrepreneurship, and Management Information Systems on the undergraduate level and an MBA program through its Graduate School of Business.
OzU designed its strategic plan in commitment to the principle that internationalization enhances the quality of teaching-learning, research, social contributions, and student experience. In line with this principle, OzU endeavors to integrate all these aspects of higher education with an international approach, and create an environment offering abundant opportunities for intercultural interactions. To this end, OzU adopts a multi-dimensional strategy to support the creation of a multi-cultural student experience, student and faculty/staff mobility, international research & development activities, sectoral and international business collaborations, and the establishment of the necessary structures for serving the multinational world.
Academic Areas of Expertise/Focus:
Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, International Finance, International Trade and Business, Management Information Systems
Level:
BCom only
Available Spots:
4 semester spots/academic year
Special Admission Requirements:
n/a
Approximate Term Dates:
Semester 1: September - early January
Semester 2: February - June
Summer Program Option:
n/a
Academics
Full-time Course Load: minimum of 24 ECTS; maximum of 36 ECTS/semester (equivalent to 12-18 UofA credits)
Language(s) of Instruction: English
Course Restrictions: Exchange students are allowed to take non-business courses from other faculties
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General Information for Exchange Students
Services
✓ On-Campus Student Residences
✕ Off-Campus Housing Assistance
✓ Buddy Program
✓ Pre-Semester Orientation Program
✓ Language Courses
✓ Airport Pick-up Service
✕ Mandatory Insurance Program
✕ Internship Placement Program
✕ Host Family/Home Stay Program
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Comments:
"Turkey is filled with natural wonders, has a rich history, embodies friendly people, and is genuinely a melting pot of cultures between the east and west. The city of Istanbul is vibrant and exciting with Özyeğin University being quite warm and welcoming."
"Having the opportunity to explore a new country and make lifelong friendships, all while earning university credit is honestly a once in a lifetime experience. The rich cultural integration and unique, real-world experience while studying abroad can only be achieved by actually saying yes, booking your flight, and leaving with an open mind!"
"Turkey has been a country I have wanted to visit due to its intriguing culture, rich history and interesting social, economic, and political landscape. To be able to live and study there was truly a dream come true for me. It sounds terribly cliché, however, stepping outside of my own culture actually increased my self-awareness, helped refine my vision for the future and developed my communication skills and intercultural understanding."