A first at IGU: the Erasmus+ BIP Program has been completed

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) has left behind an important first in line with its internationalization goals. The Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), which was organized for the first time within the scope of Erasmus+ between April 28 -May 2, 2025, was held with the participation of 32 students from six different countries of Europe.

Academic and cultural richness combined

Students from Poland, Portugal, Romania, Bulgaria, Latvia and Lithuania both attended interdisciplinary academic sessions for a week and had the opportunity to get to know Turkey's cultural values closely. On the first day of the program, participants visited the IGU Technology Transfer Office (TTO), Technology Development Center (TEKMER) and Scientific Research Projects (BAP) Coordination Office and learned about the university's innovation infrastructure.
Cultural activities, which started with the "Turkish Cuisine Workshop" on the second day, offered students the opportunity to experience traditional Turkish cuisine. Participants discovered a delicious aspect of Turkish culture with the Kayseri lubrication they prepared with their hands. Within the scope of the cultural trip held on April 30, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Project Office was visited. Then the historical and natural beauties of Istanbul were experienced on site with the Basilica Cistern and Bosphorus tour.

Projects submitted, certificates presented

The last day of the program started with presentations of the project work carried out by the students during the week. At the closing ceremony held afterwards, Vice Rector Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Erasmus Coordinator Asst. Prof. Şükran Kahveci and Department of Political Science and International Relations Asst. Prof. Sibel Zengin addressed the participants. At the end of the ceremony, Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin presented the certificates to the team members involved in the projects.

A strong step towards internationalization

Istanbul Gelisim University, one of the few Turkish universities hosting the Erasmus+ BIP organization, further strengthened its academic cooperation with higher education institutions in Europe with this program. IGU has once again demonstrated its commitment to improving the quality of education and contributing to cultural diplomacy with such programs that support student mobility on a global scale.