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• Barcelona Summer Interview Schedule
• Munich Summer TUM App
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• Bonn Summer Handbook 2011
• Barcelona Summer 2011 Handbook
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• Non-NU Summer Worksheet
• NU Summer Pre-Departure Forms

Koç University (Northwestern Exchange Program)

» General Information

Location:

Istanbul, Turkey (Population ca. 10 million)

Description:

Koç is one of the top institutions of engineering in Turkey and the fastest rising university in the country. Koç is a relatively small but comprehensive institution with just over 4000 students located in the hills just outside of Istanbul.

Terms:

Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter/Spring Quarters), Full Year

Sponsor:

Northwestern University Office of International Program Development (IPD)

Website:

Koç University Exchange Program

Program Contact:

Greg Buchanan, Program Coordinator, International Program Development Office, 1800 Sherman Ave., Ste. 4-700, Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: 847-497-6953

Language Requirements

None

Academic Specialties

Northwestern's exchange agreement with Koç University specifically promotes engineering, but also mathematics and the sciences.

Course Type

Direct university enrollment in a wide range of courses in science, engineering, business, humanities and the social sciences. Students can combine coursework with research.

Housing

Residence halls on campus.

Program Costs

Exchange Program Cost Information

• Students abroad for one quarter (fall) will pay Northwestern tuition for one quarter.
• Students abroad for two quarters (fall/winter; winter/spring) will pay Northwestern tuition equivalent to a semester (1.5 quarters).
• Students on financial aid will have their aid adjusted to reflect additional program costs such as room and board, transportation, books and supplies, and health insurance.
• Students attending Northwestern exchange programs are not assessed the Study Abroad Administrative Fee.

Additional Resources

• Billing Arrangements:  Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
• Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet:  Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.

For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.

Application Requirements

Northwestern students must complete three applications for this program:

1. IPD application and Koç University application. Call International Program Development at 847-467-6953 or e-mail ipd@northwestern.edu to first set up a personal interview. This is required as the first step towards application.
2. The Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.