Istanbul: Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey
Dates
- Fall Semester - Mid September - late January
- Spring Semester - Early February - early June
Application Deadline
- Fall Semester - March 1
- Spring Semester - October 1
Description
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
Courses
All courses are offered in English. ITU offers courses in engineering, chemistry, computer science, social sciences (limited), humanities (limited), architecture, and music.
If you are interested in enrolling in a course not in our database, please send this course for evaluation.
Policies and Process for Evaluations
Host University
Established in 1773, Istanbul Technical University has continued to develop in parallel with the city. Today, ITU’s 21,000 students study in one of 5 campuses (Taskisla, Gumussuyu, Macka, Tuzla, and Ayazaga/Macka) located throughout Istanbul. ITU strives to continue to expand its development as a dynamic, world university, with a mission to provide education, conduct research, and initiate technological developments as a university competing in a rapidly globalizing world.
Eligibility Requirements
- 2 completed terms at NU, one of which may be a summer term
- GPA of at least 2.5
- Transfer students and spring admits, please contact OISP for eligibility
Application Procedure
- OISP Online application
- ITU application form
- Official transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Photocopy of passport ID page
- Letter of Intent
- Letter of enrollment from OISP
- Study plan
- One passport-sized photograph
- Students should indicate that they want on-campus housing on their applications if they are seeking it.
Cost
Fall 2013 or Spring 2014: $20,490
Includes: Northeastern University (NU) tuition for 16 NU credits ($20,390), and 24/7 worldwide emergency assistance ($100). Students are responsible for all other expenses, including housing and other non-academic costs for which they will be billed directly by the program provider or host institution. Students are also responsible for arranging and purchasing their own flights.
Accommodations
On-campus housing is very limited. Students who wish to live in on-campus housing should indicate this on their ITU application. Most students live in apartments nearby campus rather than on-campus.
Destination
Situated at a crossroads between Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a city of the world; known as the “Cradle of Civilization”. From the breathtaking vistas of the Bosphorus, to the worldly acclaimed historical sites of the Topkapi Palace, Aya Sofia, and Blue Mosque – the city possesses a certain richness with its combination of unique geographical location and diverse cultural wealth.