Application Start Date: January 21, 2026, 10:00
Application End Date: February 09, 2026, 17:00
Applications for those who want to participate in the student mobility within the Erasmus+ 2024 Project Term under Erasmus Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) will be accepted through turnaportal.ua.gov.tr between January 21 to February 9, 2026.
What are Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs)?
Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) are short and intensive education programs that utilize innovative teaching and learning methods including online collaboration. BIPs allow higher education institutions to jointly develop education, teaching, and learning programs for groups of academic and administrative staff as well as students, using innovative and virtual tools. Activities within BIPs cover both physical mobility (between 5 and 30 days) and a mandatory virtual component.
What is the " From Mannheim to Istanbul: Cross-Cultural Perspectives" Blended Intensive Programme?
The “Boosting Digital Skills in Education and Trade” is a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) implemented within the framework of the Erasmus+ Programme. It is a short and intensive international learning programme designed to enhance students’ digital competences in the fields of education and trade by combining a mandatory virtual component with a physical mobility period. The programme integrates theoretical knowledge with practical learning experiences, enabling participants to develop a multidisciplinary understanding of digital skills and their application in educational and business contexts. Throughout the programme, students engage in online preparatory sessions, interactive lectures and workshops, institutional and study visits, project-based learning focused on real-world case studies, and reflective evaluation activities. Key thematic areas include core and advanced digital skills, critical and secure use of digital technologies, digital transformation in education and business, and the role of artificial intelligence in modern work environments. Upon successful completion, participants receive academic recognition of 3 ECTS credits.
What is the flow of the BIP program?
Topic: From Mannheim to Istanbul: Cross-Cultural Perspectives’ – International teachers/professionals providing classes
Location: Belgrad, Sırbistan
Dates: May 4-8, 2026
Virtual part: 17 April 2026
What is the quota allocated for students to participate in the BIP program?
The quota for students to be selected for funding is set at 6.
What are the criteria for students applying to BIP?
- Being a full-time enrolled student at Istanbul Kültür University Department of International Trade and Finance, and not being in a graduated status during the Erasmus exchange program period,
- Having a minimum GPA of 2.20,
- If benefited from Erasmus+ higher education mobility activities within the current education level, the total duration with the new activity should not exceed 12 months,
SELECTION CRITERIA AND POINTS TABLE
| Academic Achievement Level (GPA) | minimum 2.20 (out of 4.00) |
| Those who have received assistance from AFAD for disaster victims (themselves or their first-degree relatives) | +10 points |
| Children of martyrs and veterans | +15 points |
| Disabled students (with documented disability) | +10 points |
| Students covered by the Social Services Law No. 2828 for protection, care, or accommodation decisions (The student must present a letter from the Ministry of Family and Social Policies stating that they have a protection, care, or accommodation decision according to Law No. 2828) | +10 points |
| Previous participation in Erasmus+ programs with or without grants (for each mobility) | -10 points |
| Participating in mobility in the country of citizenship | -10 points |
| Not participating in mobility without declaring resignation (applies if the student reapplies to Erasmus) | -10 points |
| Not attending meetings/training sessions organized by the International Office without a valid excuse (applies if the student reapplies to Erasmus) | -5 points |
| Not taking the Foreign Language Exam after completing the online application without a valid excuse (applies if the student reapplies to Erasmus) | -5 points |
ERASMUS SCORE CALCULATION METHOD
Erasmus Score = 50% GPA (out of 100) + 50% Interview Score (out of 100)
What documents are required to be uploaded during the application?
Transcript / Grade Report (including the most recent semester)
Where will applications for the BIP program be accepted?
Students wishing to participate in the program must apply through the TURNAPortal system using their TR ID number and e-Government password.
Detailed information regarding the interview will be communicated via email to students who successfully complete their application.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Students participating in mobility within the scope of the BIP will receive an individual support of €79 per day. Each student will be granted a total of €395 for a 5-day activity under the 2024 Project Term of the Erasmus+ programme. In addition to the individual support, selected students will also receive a travel grant of €309.
GREEN TRAVEL
Green travel involves using low carbon emission public transportation for travel. Bus, train, and shared car usage are included in green travel. To be eligible for green travel support, more than half of the travel distance must be covered using green vehicles for both outbound and return journeys.
INCLUSION SUPPORT
The Erasmus+ Programme encourages the participation of individuals with special needs. A participant with special needs is someone whose personal physical condition, mental condition, or health condition would prevent them from participating in the project/mobility activity without additional financial support. To receive additional grants for students and staff requiring special needs support, the beneficiary higher education institution must submit an additional grant request to the Center. After a participant with special needs support is selected, if there is a need for additional grants, approximate additional expenses will be determined, and an additional grant request will be made to the Center.
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International Office
