What is a Student Exchange Program?
Student Exchange Program is a mobility program that allows students to short-term study at a partner institution abroad while remaining enrolled at their home institution, based on a formal inter-institutional agreement.
The student exchange program is not limited to Europe and includes partner institutions in countries such as the United States, Canada, and various countries across Asia, offering students a broad range of academic and cultural experiences worldwide.
Students must return to TEDU at the end of the exchange period and complete their program at TEDU. Participating in the exchange program does not mean the student is transferring to another university. Students can participate in an exchange program for a maximum of one academic year.
All the partner universities and common programs can be accessed though this link: Student Exchange Agreements | TED Üniversitesi
Tuition Fees:
Tuition fees at the host university are waived. However, students are required to continue paying their tuition fees to TED University as usual.
Other Expenses:
Home university does not provide any scholarships for this program. All the expenses such as:
- Travel and transportation to and from the Host University
- Accommodation
- Living costs
- Health insurance
- Visa-related expenses
- Other necessary expenses
are to be covered by the student.
Course Recognition
Students must select the courses they intend to take at the host university and match them with TEDU courses under the supervision of their departmental coordinator using the Course Equivalency form for Exchange mobility. When deciding on course equivalency, the courses at the partner university are expected to be compatible with the courses at TEDU.
Within the scope of the Student Exchange Program, the student is required to take a course load equivalent to 15 TEDU credits. Accordingly, the student should select courses that correspond to this credit requirement.
If outgoing students need to make changes to their study plan (e.g., due to course cancellations or schedule conflicts), they must submit a Course Change Form to the Faculty.
Grades earned at the host university are converted to TEDU’s grading scale and included in the student's GPA. Outgoing Exchange students must complete the Course Substitution Form under the supervision of their coordinator. The form should be submitted to the faculty for official recognition of the courses by the Faculty Board. All courses taken by students within the scope of exchange programs must be included in the TEDU transcripts.
Applications for the Student Exchange Program are always submitted one academic year in advance. Detailed information on the scope of the Student Exchange Program, application requirements, partner universities, and other relevant details is provided during the online information session organized by the International Programs Office.
APPLICATION PERIOD FOR 2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR: 02.02.2026- 20.02.2026
ONLINE APPLICATION PLATFORM: TED University Online Survey Tool
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must be enrolled at TED University as full-degree students at the time of application. They must have successfully completed at least one semester and hold a valid CGPA.
Students studying in the English Language School are not eligible to apply.
The minimum CGPA requirement for application is 2.50/4.00 for undergraduate students and 2.75/4.00 for graduate students.
However, please note that GPA requirements may vary for some partner universities in accordance with existing bilateral agreements. We kindly ask you to take this into consideration when applying.
You are always welcome to consult the International Programs Office, and we strongly encourage you to attend the online Student Exchange information session for further details and guidance.
How to Apply?
Applications will be submitted online via the application system through this link: TED University Online Survey Tool
The online application period will run from 02.02.2026 to 20.02.2026. The application system will automatically close on 20.02.2026 at 17:59, and late submissions will not be accepted.
Applicants are required to determine their preferred partner universities in consultation with their Departmental Coordinators.
English Proficiency Exam
Applicants are required to provide an English language proficiency result. Students may choose to take the English Language Exam scheduled for 26 February 2026 and indicate this option during the application process.
Alternatively, applicants may submit a valid English language score from an exam whose equivalency is accepted by the School of English Language. Applicants are advised to review the accepted exam equivalencies through the following link: Eşdeğerlik | TED Üniversitesi
TEDU Selection Criteria
Selection is based on a weighted evaluation, where 50% of the total score is calculated from the applicant’s CGPA and 50% from the English language score.
Quotas are determined according to the terms of the bilateral agreements with each partner university, and placements are made by ranking applicants according to their total scores within the relevant university quotas.
If an exchange agreement is limited to specific faculties or departments, selections will be carried out in accordance with these restrictions. Applicants are strongly advised to review the common programs offered by TED University and the partner universities through the following link before submitting their applications: Student Exchange Agreements | TED Üniversitesi
FORMS:
Course Equivalency Form: The Course Equivalency Form is completed before the Student Exchange Mobility period starts. It determines which courses taken at the host university will be recognized as equivalent to courses at the home university.
Course Change Form: The Course Change Form need to be filled out by students participatibg in Student Exchange Mobility after the mobility period has started, when changes to the initially approved course list become necessary.
Course Substitution Form: The Course Substitution Form is used to officially transfer the courses successfully completed at the host university into the student’s TEDU academic program both for outgoing Erasmus Students and Exchange Students.