International Office

Guiding international students and facilitating global collaborations.

Directorate of International Relations and Erasmus Office

The International Relations and Erasmus Office aims to provide students with a global vision. Through Erasmus programs and international collaborations, we offer students opportunities for education, internships, and research abroad, contributing to their academic and personal development. While enriching the cultural experiences of our students, our office also encourages intercultural interaction by hosting students from different countries. We provide counseling services to support our students in developing as competitive individuals in the international arena.

The International Relations and Erasmus Office also plays an active role in full-time international student admissions. Our university offers a wide range of educational options through various departments and programs to students from all over the world. By providing guidance services in student admission processes, we support our international students at every step from the application stage to the settlement process. Our welcoming and supportive campus environment helps international students feel at home.

Our Goals

  • Global Vision: To ensure our students become successful in the international arena with a global perspective.
  • Cultural Interaction: To increase cultural awareness and tolerance by building bridges between cultures.
  • Collaborations: To offer education, internship, and research opportunities abroad via respected universities.
  • Support: To provide comprehensive guidance in international admissions and Erasmus programs.
  • Academic Development: To develop international programs supporting our students' academic success.
  • Career: To facilitate access to international career opportunities and professional development.
  • Welcoming Campus: To create an inclusive campus environment for our international students.

Our Principles

We adopt the principles of accessibility, transparency, equal opportunity, being solution-oriented, and satisfaction in all our relations with students, parents, and external stakeholders.

Contact Information

Full-time International Student Applications:
international@kent.edu.tr

Erasmus & Exchange Programs:
erasmus@kent.edu.tr

Official University Page

Frequently Asked Questions

You can apply by filling out the online application form at https://apply.kent.edu.tr/.

Detailed information about international student admission programs and tuition fees can be found on the International Office web page: http://international.kent.edu.tr/.

Please see the table showing the exams accepted for application and the minimum scores that needs to be obtained from these exams: Acceptance Criteria Table.

The language of instruction of all undergraduate and graduate programs other than the Department of Psychology and Dentistry is Turkish.

Psychology and Dentistry undergraduate programs offer education in both Turkish and English.

Undergraduate: The period of the undergraduate programs other than Dentistry is 4 academic years, not including the preparatory program. Dentistry is 5 academic years.

Graduate: The master's degree program is 3 academic semesters for non-thesis programs, and 4 academic semesters for programs with thesis.

International students cannot be employed on / off campus in accordance with current legislation.

IELTS certificate is not valid in universities in Turkey. For exemption from the English preparatory program, you must submit a TOEFL IBT certificate.

The International Office will help you apply for a residence permit. International students must apply for a 'residence permit' within 30 days of entering Turkey.

You must make an online appointment at https://edenklik.meb.gov.tr/ and go to the appointment place along with the required original signed documents on the day of the appointment.

Accommodation is not available on campus. You can stay in private dormitories which our university has agreements with. Details: Accommodation Options

Lateral transfer is not possible for international students. As a new student, you can apply for existing quotas and transfer these courses if the content of the courses you passed in your previous institution is appropriate.