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APPLICANTS FOR A “SPECIAL STUDENT” STATUS
Special students at Boğaziçi University may pursue a certain program, under a determined set of conditions.
Special students are non-degree students who generally apply for a single semester’s work. At the end of their stay, upon their request, they may receive a transcript of their academic records. Applications are reviewed by the departments and if approved the registration process follows.
Students with "special student" status may not transfer their grades and credits to Boğaziçi University, but they may to their home institutions.
For information about accomodation kindly click the Superdorm
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Office of International Relations and Superdorm are separate entities. All exchange and special students should
send their application documents to Superdorm directly. Our office is not responsible for Superdorm applications.
Kindly check the deadlines for application to both semesters.
DEADLINES FOR APPLICATIONS FROM U.S.A, CANADA, AUSTRALIA
For the academic year 2008-2009
Fall Term and/or Full year: is April 1st, 2008
Spring term: October 1st, 2008
For the academic year 2009-2010
Fall Term and/or Full year: is April 1st, 2009
Spring term: October 1st, 2009
DEADLINES FOR APPLICATIONS FROM EUROPE, JAPAN and OTHER COUNTRIES
For the academic year 2008-2009
Fall Term and/or Full year: is May 1st, 2008
Spring term: November 3rd, 2008
For the academic year 2009-2010
Fall Term and/or Full year: is May 1st, 2009
Spring term: November 2nd, 2009
In order to be eligible, applicants must:
§ Not have been dismissed from a University of Institute of Higher Education.
§ Be currently enrolled in a University or Institute of Higher Education, and his/her academic background must be of a standard suitable for the courses she/he wishes to attend.
Each applicant must complete a Boğaziçi University application form. Click here to download the application form
Undergraduate and graduate students must provide the following information required by BU:
1. Application Form
(A-Undergraduate, B-Graduate)
Application forms must be completed in full and signed by the student. Original, fax, or photocopies will be accepted. Please contact our office if you need additional information.
2. Tuition Fee
The Special Student fee for one semester is (Net Free of all Bank Transfer Charges at Both Ends):
2500 US Dollars for Turkish Citizens
3000 US Dollars for Other Nationalities
3. Academic Records
A copy of an official transcript in English or translated into English.
4. For Non-native English speakers
Non-native speakers of English should provide proof of English proficiency with the below mentioned criteria:
a- A minimum score of 550 on the paper-based or 213 on the computer-based or 79-80 on the internet-based TOEFL test, along with a minimum TWE score of 4.5. This test is offered several times a year in many countries. Scores are valid for two years.
b- A minimum score of 7 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System). This test is administered by the British Council and scores are valid for two years.
5. Statement of Purpose
A short statement of no more than 300 words in support of the application, telling why you would like to attend Boğaziçi University.
6. Letter of Recommendation
A letter of recommendation from one of the instructor or advisor.
7. Learning Agreement
List of courses you would like to attend at Bogazici University
Once the special student application form are arrives to the Office of International Relations, the following procedures take place:
1. The application is reviewed by the Office. If a document is not valid or incomplete, the home institution will be notified immediately.
2. If the application is complete, the relevant documents are sent to the requested department(s) for approval.
3. Once approved by the department(s), a letter of admission will be sent to the applicant.
4. Applications are not considered complete until they the admission material.
Before leaving for Turkey, exchange students should pick their letters of acceptance from their home institution offices and obtain a multi-entry student visa from the nearest Turkish consulate.
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Copies of the residence permit application forms;
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5 original photographs;
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A paper from the Registrar's Office, confirming that the student is registered (with one passport photo attached);
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Completion of the Student Information Sheet, given by the local authorities(available at the Office of International Relations);
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A petition to the Department of Foreigners Office, requesting a residence permit;
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A photocopy of the passport and student visa page.
The Office of International Programs will help provide the necessary forms and documents.
* Students should bring no less than 15 photographs with them for other purposes as well.
The Office of International Relations is responsible for the registration of all the exchange students upon their arrival. The Office provides a series of orientations and will be your contact for any questions related to visa matters and regulations.
The Office will guide students to the appropriate academic advisors, who help them select courses relevant to their study program. There is no pre-registration process for exchange students and they may register for classes upon their arrival to BU. Please check the Academic Calendar below.
Due to timetabling and scheduling changes, we can not guarantee that a student will be able to register for all desired courses.
We advise students to talk to their home institute advisors before departure, and to bring with them a list of courses which have been approved by them.
Descriptions of the courses offered at
For further information about the registration process, please contact our office.
For the updated Dormitory fees kindly click the Superdorm Page.
Meals are not included in the dormitory fee, and may cost $5 to $10 a day.
A single meal at the student dining hall costs $2.
There is a very active Xchange Commission that organizes activities and the meet a mate program for the Incoming Exchange, Erasmus, and Special Students. Please click here to enter their webpage.
Bogazici University Office of International Relations P.O. Box 2 Bebek Istanbul 34342 Turkey
Phone : 90 212 3597421 Fax : 90 212 2653248 E-mail : intloff@boun.edu.tr