Erasmus+ Institutional Coordinator
In line with its internationalization vision, this unit coordinates student and staff mobility, develops international collaborations, and contributes to the global visibility of our university.
About Us
Institutional Coordination for Internationalization
Our coordination office offers our students and staff opportunities to study, train, intern, receive education and teach abroad through grants funded by the European Commission and the Turkish National Agency.
Academic and Personal Development
Erasmus+ opportunities aim to enable participants to experience different cultures, support their academic and personal development, and enhance their knowledge and skills on a global scale.
International Collaborations
To enhance our university's global recognition, we are establishing and maintaining international collaborations and developing partnerships with universities in different parts of the world.
Intercultural Dialogue
By promoting student and staff exchange, we strengthen intercultural dialogue and create a multicultural learning environment on campus by welcoming international students and academics to our university.
For more information about the Erasmus+ Program and other international exchange programs, you can contact the International Relations Office.
History of the Unit
Corporate Development Process
The International Relations Office has been restructured institutionally over time in line with our university's international programs and mobility processes.
2003
External Relations Unit
The "Rectorate External Relations Unit" was established by the decision of the Cumhuriyet University Senate dated 11.06.2003 and numbered 4, with the aim of carrying out the function of "Institutional Contact Point" for the European Union Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) and promoting and coordinating programs such as Socrates and Erasmus.
2004
Erasmus University Charter
Cumhuriyet University applied for the Erasmus University Charter on October 30, 2003, and was among the higher education institutions that were awarded the Erasmus University Charter on May 17, 2004.
2014
Coordination Office for National and International Relations Units
With the directive adopted on 23.07.2014, the working methods and bodies related to Farabi, Mevlana, Erasmus+, Bologna and other national/international programs were determined; the relevant activities were organized under the coordination structure.
2018
Restructuring as the Office of International Relations
The unit's name was updated to the International Relations Office by a decision of the Sivas Cumhuriyet University Senate dated August 1, 2018. The office continues its activities by housing the Erasmus+, Bologna, Mevlana, and Farabi Institutional Coordinators.
The International Student Coordination Office is a separate unit and does not operate within the International Relations Office.
International Experience
Sivas Cumhuriyet University International Relations Office
The International Relations Office is the unit that coordinates the international relations and mobility programs of Sivas Cumhuriyet University.
Years of Experience
For the past 15 years, our university has been carrying out Erasmus+ mobility programs with numerous countries from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Corporate Support
Our university's internationalization efforts receive strong support at the senior management level; international events, protocol visits, and cooperation agreements are actively pursued.
Local and National Connections
Believing in the importance of strong links with local and national institutions in sustainable international relations, regular visits and joint activities are carried out.
Qualified Team
Our academic and administrative staff, who possess international experience, coordinate our university's international programs in a friendly and professional working environment.
Historic and Hospitable City
Sivas, bearing the traces of the Seljuk, Ottoman, and Republic periods, offers a rich cultural experience for international students with its safe and hospitable atmosphere.
International Campus Culture
International student and faculty mobility creates a dynamic learning environment on our campus that fosters cultural diversity.
Turkish National Agency
European Union Education and Youth Programs Center Presidency
The Turkish National Agency is the organization responsible for the implementation of European Union education and youth programs such as Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Program in our country.
Turkey began benefiting from community programs with the start of its candidacy process for the European Union at the 1999 Helsinki Summit. In January 2002, the Directorate of European Union Education and Youth Programs was established within the State Planning Organization to carry out the function of a "National Agency" in Turkey.
The Presidency of the European Union Education and Youth Programs Centre was established as a legal entity with administrative and financial autonomy through a regulation published in the Official Gazette on August 6, 2003. Since 2018, it has been operating as an affiliated organization of the Presidency of European Union Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Events and Services
Activities that Support Internationalization
Our office organizes orientation programs for incoming students and staff, as well as events such as International Staff Week.
Orientation Program
Upon arrival, a detailed orientation program is organized to help exchange students and staff quickly familiarize themselves with the university campus and the city.
- Introduction of academic and administrative units.
- Visiting libraries, sports facilities, and research centers.
- Campus and city integration activities
City Orientation
The historic city square, reflecting three important periods of Turkish history, showcases significant public institutions, museums, and social spaces.
- Visit to the historic city square.
- Museum and cultural site tours
- Support for adapting to city life
International Erasmus+ Staff Week
Sivas Cumhuriyet University is organizing the International Erasmus+ Staff Week event, where academic and administrative staff from different countries share their experiences.
- Workshops and seminars
- Basic Turkish course
- Cultural trips and institutional visits
Strategic Approach
Mission and Vision
Mission
To ensure the realization of international student and personnel exchange programs in line with the internationalization strategy and objectives of our university and to develop activities for the international recognition of our university.
Vision
Our goal is to ensure that our university becomes a globally recognized institution with high-quality partnerships in all parts of the world, a world-class educational structure, and a multicultural approach.
Key activities carried out within this scope
Signing inter-institutional agreements with higher education institutions in different countries.
Organizing information and promotional meetings for students and staff to inform them about the Erasmus+ program.
Developing strategies to increase the number of international students and staff.
To contribute to our university's education and training model in line with the Bologna process.
Preparing projects to take advantage of funding opportunities provided by the European Commission.
Regularly participating in international promotional days and events.
To develop international connections for joint degree programs.