Giresun University welcomes Erasmus+ students from partner institutions for study mobility under the Erasmus+ Programme.
Students wishing to study at Giresun University must first be officially nominated by their home university. Following nomination, students are required to complete the application procedure and submit the necessary documents.
Nomination Procedure
Before applying to Giresun University, students must be selected and officially nominated by their home institution.
The home university's Erasmus+ Office should send the nomination to erasmusplus@giresun.edu.tr.
The nomination should include the following information:
Student's full name
Email address
Field of study and academic level
Intended mobility period (Fall or Spring Semester)
Name of the home institution
Students are advised not to submit their applications before receiving confirmation of their nomination.
Nomination and Application Deadlines
| Procedure |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| Nomination Deadline |
30 June |
30 November |
| Application Deadline |
30 July |
30 December |
Students and partner institutions are expected to complete the relevant procedures within the specified deadlines.
Required Application Documents
Following nomination, incoming Erasmus+ students are required to submit the following documents:
Copy of Passport or National Identity Card: A valid identification document.
Transcript of Records: An official academic transcript issued by the home university.
Learning Agreement for Studies: A document specifying the courses to be taken at Giresun University, prepared in cooperation with the home and host institutions.
All application documents may be submitted electronically to the Erasmus Coordination Office.
Application Email: erasmusplus@giresun.edu.tr
Course Selection and Learning Agreement
Before preparing their Learning Agreement, students should review the courses and ECTS credits available through Giresun University's online Course Catalogue.
ECTS Course Catalogue:
https://ebp.giresun.edu.tr/?lang=en-US
Students should consult the relevant Departmental Erasmus Coordinator to confirm course availability, academic suitability and assessment arrangements.
The primary language of instruction at Giresun University is Turkish. However, incoming Erasmus+ students may complete assignments, examinations and projects in English through arrangements agreed upon with the relevant academic staff.
The Learning Agreement must be approved by the relevant parties before the mobility begins.
Application Review and Acceptance
Once the required documents have been received, the Erasmus Coordination Office and the relevant academic department will review the application.
Following a positive evaluation and completion of the necessary procedures, an official Letter of Acceptance will be issued to the student.
Students should wait for confirmation of acceptance before finalising their travel arrangements.
Before Your Arrival
After receiving their acceptance letter, incoming Erasmus+ students should:
Confirm their travel dates.
Check applicable visa and residence permit requirements.
Arrange appropriate health insurance.
Inform the Erasmus Coordination Office of their accommodation preferences.
Review their Learning Agreement and academic arrangements.
Stay in contact with the Erasmus Coordination Office regarding arrival procedures.
Students who wish to stay in a public (KYK) or private student dormitory should indicate their preference during the application process. The Erasmus Coordination Office will provide guidance and assistance regarding accommodation opportunities.
Every incoming Erasmus+ student will also be assigned a volunteer student buddy to help them become familiar with university life and Giresun.
