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International Students Choose IGU

International students from higher education institutions of four European countries preferred Istanbul Gelişim University (IGU) as part of the Erasmus Student Exchange Program.

The students who came together under coordainatorship of Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Nail Öztaş at the Erasmus Coordination Office shared their first impressions about the Erasmus Program and IGU.

Ronaldo Ramos from Madeira Island, Portugal, said that one of the reasons for choosing the university is equivalency: “Academics are the best in the field. When I saw the educational buildings, I was astonished. It's really spectacular”, he said.

“A VERY NICE OPPORTUNITY FOR LEARNING TURKISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE”

Lucian Marian Modiga (Romania), who stated that Istanbul Gelişim University was his first choice in Erasmus Program, said: “This is a great university. I came across many new things for me. In the beginning I was a little nervous, but with a good adaptation process, I quickly adapted. I will definitely recommend IGU to my friends and share my experiences”.

Adem Ameti (Macedonia), referring to the fact that IGU places great importance on international students, stated: “There are many lessons I can take to be a good engineer. There are a lot of laboratories I can use. I've never seen such a big university before. When I return to my country at the end of Erasmus, I will recommend this place to all my friends. I'd love to see them come here”.

Cristina Pullay, a student of architecture from the University of Malaga, said: “I will definitely recommend the university to my friends. Students can recognize many different cultures here. A very good opportunity to learn Turkish language and culture”.  

“LESSONING IN A MULTI-CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT IS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE”

Emphasizing that Erasmus Student Exchange Program is a very valuable experience for the students in terms of giving a different experience abroad and recognizing different cultures, Abdulkadir Gayretli, the Chairman of IGU Board of Trustees, said:
“In a multicultural environment, course work is of great importance for post-training work and professional connections. International students are aware of the fact that Istanbul Gelişim University is a world university and the quality of education. Exchange programs also are very important in terms of the dissemination Turkish Language and promotion of Turkey.”