Istanbul Gelisim University Offers Free Counseling Services to Students During the Additional Placement Period

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) is providing free counseling services to prospective students during the YKS additional placement period, supporting them in planning their future effectively. IGU expert psychologist and preference advisor Gizem Açıkgöz emphasized that candidates are not only making university preferences during this time but also taking conscious steps that will shape their careers.

“In addition to ÖSYM and preference scholarships, students can also benefit from the 10% On-Campus Preference Scholarship”

Speaking about the efforts carried out during the additional placement period, Gizem Açıkgöz said, “We offer one-on-one and free counseling services to prospective students through our expert preference advisors. Students can visit our campus for face-to-face consultations and benefit not only from the ÖSYM and preference scholarships but also from the 10% On-Campus Preference Scholarship. For candidates who are undecided about their career path or do not want to wait another year, we provide professional support to help them choose the most suitable department according to their interests and abilities. In this way, students have the opportunity to plan not only the preference process but also their future careers in a conscious manner.”

Professional support to reduce the risk of making the wrong choice

Explaining the advantages of the free counseling service, Açıkgöz said, “This service helps students reduce the risk of making wrong choices and guides them to the most suitable department according to their interests and goals. Additionally, students who receive face-to-face counseling on our campus also have the opportunity to benefit from additional placement and on-campus preference scholarships.”

Education and internship opportunities in Europe with Erasmus+

Highlighting IGU’s international opportunities, Açıkgöz stated that students can study and intern in many countries, especially Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, Portugal, and France, through the Erasmus+ program. “Through this program, our students gain experience in different cultures both academically and professionally,” she said.

“An internationally recognized diploma opens global doors for our graduates”

Providing information about the internationally recognized diploma, Açıkgöz said, “Our graduates can access education and job opportunities in different countries around the world thanks to their diplomas from IGU. This offers a significant advantage in applications for graduate and doctoral programs, as well as in job applications to global companies.”

World-class education: Guaranteed by accreditations

Açıkgöz also emphasized the importance of the accreditations held by the university: “Our departments approved by respected organizations such as ABET, AQAS, and AHPGS guarantee world-class education for our students. As a result, our graduates achieve international recognition and become preferred candidates in the job market.”

“Our students experience the privilege of graduating from a globally recognized university”

Istanbul Gelisim University is among the few universities in Türkiye that have received the 5-year Institutional Accreditation Certificate awarded by YÖKAK. This certificate is an official indicator that the university maintains sustainable quality in education, and it serves as proof for students that they receive reliable, transparent, and internationally standardized education.
Explaining the significance of this certificate for students, expert psychologist and preference advisor Gizem Açıkgöz said, “The Institutional Accreditation Certificate shows that the education our students receive is a guarantee not only for today but also for the future. With this certificate, our students experience the privilege of graduating from a university that is globally recognized.”

“Additional placement is a chance to reshape the future”

Finally, Açıkgöz called on candidates, saying, “The additional placement period is a second chance for students and an opportunity to reshape their future. Istanbul Gelisim University offers candidates a comprehensive roadmap during this process, with various scholarship opportunities, internationally accredited programs, globally recognized diplomas, and Erasmus+ options. Students who choose IGU during the additional placement period are not just enrolling in a university; they are stepping into a journey that will shape their careers on an international level.”