2025 Project Year Erasmus+ KA131 Results Announced: IGU Ranks at the Top Among Foundation Universities

The results of the 2025 Erasmus+ KA131 Higher Education Student and Staff Mobility Project applications have been announced. According to the announced results, Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) has been awarded a total grant of 384,020 Euros. This amount represents the highest KA131 budget the university has received to date. The grant obtained is not only a concrete result of the university’s efforts in line with its internationalization vision but also marks an important milestone in offering more opportunities and support in the field of student and staff mobility.

36.7% Increase Compared to 2024!

The total KA131 grant accepted in 2024 was 280,980 Euros. In 2025, it increased by 103,040 Euros, reaching 384,020 Euros. This increase is considered a significant indicator of IGU's success in mobility activities.

IGU Ranks at the Top Among Foundation Universities!

According to the 2025 results, IGU ranked among all foundation universities in Türkiye as follows:

Grant Category Rank                              Among Foundation Universities
Training Mobility Grant                                1st place
Teaching Mobility Grant                               2nd place
Internship Mobility Grant                             3rd place
Total Accepted Grant                                    3rd place
Study Mobility Grant                                     6th place

This success clearly demonstrates that academic and administrative capacity has been effectively utilized towards internationalization, especially in staff mobility.

Strong Steps in Internationalization

Thanks to strategic partnerships, the quality of project applications, and comprehensive planning of mobility targets carried out by the International Exchange and Cooperation Coordination Office, IGU continues to hold a more visible position in Europe, be more effective in collaborations, and be more active in student/staff exchanges.

More Mobility, More Experience

With the Erasmus+ KA131 grant for the 2025 Project Year, more IGU students will have the opportunity to study and intern abroad, while more academic and administrative staff will be able to participate in teaching and training activities at universities across Europe. With its increasing Erasmus+ grants each year, internationalization strategies, and strong academic partnerships, Istanbul Gelisim University is steadily advancing on the path to becoming a world university that is more visible in Europe and offers more opportunities to its students and staff.
With this achievement, IGU has once again proven that it is one of Turkey’s leading foundation universities not only in Erasmus+ grants but also in vision, development, and impact areas.