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BILATERAL AGREEMENT forthe academic year(s) 2015/16 - 2017/18

Swiss-European Mobility Programme

between Universität Bern (University of Bern) CH

BERN01

lnstitutional Coordinator Martin Carolus-Thürig, Exchange Coordinator Europa Hochschulstrasse 4, 3012 Bern, Switzerland martina.carolus@int.unibe.ch, phone: +41 31 631 34 71, fax: +41 31 631 34 72, www.int.unibe.ch

and Ookuz Eylül üniversitesi

TR IZMIR01

lnstitutional Coordinator Mrs Sevim Tüfenk, International Relations Office Cumhuriyet Bulvari No. 144, 35210 Alsancak / lzmir, Turkey sevim.tufenk@deu~edu . tr, phone: +90 232 412 1652, fax: +90 232 412 10 56, www.deu.edu.tr

For each academic year both parties will have the opportunity to review the exchange agreed upon in this initial paper. Upon mutual agreement, amendments of the mobility figures can be made. The above parties agree to co-operate in the activities shown below in the frame of the Swiss-European Mobility Programme, according to the principles of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE). both parties will provide information on any issue that can facilitate the mobility of students and staff. The present agreement will be valid until Switzerland will have the status of a Programme Country in Erasmus+.

SMS student mobility for studies

Subject Area Country Students Level

ISCED Code Subject From To Total no. Months (=sum) BA MA DOCT

0532 Geology CH TR 3 18 X X X

0532 Geology TR CH 3 18 X X X

ST A staff mobility for teaching assignments

Subject Area Country Number of staff mobility periods per year Duration

ISCEDCode Subject From To Days

0532 subject areas named above CH TR 1 per subject area named above 2-60

0532 subject areas named above TR CH 1 per subject area named above 2-60

Signatures of the legal representatives of both institutions

Name of institution: Name of institution:

Unlversity of Bern, CH BERN01 Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, TR IZMIR01

Name and position of the legal representative:

Signature and stamp:

Date: J: lf. 2 04?-

UNIVERSITÄT BERN

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Hours

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International Office CH-BERN01 /TR-IZMIR01

Annex to Bilateral Agreement

Institutional Factsheet:

1. Institutional I nformation

1.1. Institutional details

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Name of the institution · Dokuz Eylül University

Er.a~mus Code . 2 TR JZMTROt '" EÜC '

Institution website www.deu.edu.tr

Online course catalogµe • http://www.deu.edu.tr/ders-katalogleng/index.html

1.2. Main contacts

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Contact person Prof.Dr.Banu M.Banu DURUKAN SAU .... ,,,,

R.esp,on~ii>ility Erasmus Instltutlonal Coordlnator

Contact details banu.durukan@deu.edu.tr Tel: +90 232 412 1659

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Contact person Sevim Tufenk , MSc.

Respons~bitity .. Bilateral Agreement Contact Person ''

Contact. d.etails sevlm .tufenk@deu.edu. tr ~ Tel: +90 232 4121652 .;. , ;~-"i.

•Contac~ person Gözde Ge~ioglu

Jlespoiisibility Erasmus incoming students . .,

Co~tacfdetails ... erasmus.incoming@deu.edu.tr Tel: +90 232 4121045

Contact person -' '-

Prof. Dr. Funda Akgün

Respoosibility . Faculty Coordinator

Contact detai!s funda.akgun@deu. edu.tr Tel: +90 232 3017308

2. Detailed requirements and additional information

C. Recommended language skills

The sending institution, following agreement with our institution, is responsible for providing support to its nominated candidates so that they can have the recommended language skills at the sta1t of the study or teaching period:

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Student Mobility for Studie;

Staff Mobility for Teaehing

• Subje~i·a,t·~a :. Langu.age(~) of}nstr~~tiora" ··~ ;:. · Recommen~~4. l~'iiguag~;<>f ; .... • /. • • • •:, :,; , •• , •

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1 instructiorl le~,.el_c:acco·r'd~ng fo CEFR

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Turkish/English or language of instruction of the specific programme

Turkish I English or language of instruction ofthe specific programme

Turktsh B1 (regardlng courses taught In Engllsh: Engllsh Bl)

English I Turkish

F or an easier and consistent understanding of language requirements, use of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is recommended, see http://europas~~fop.europa. eulenlresourcesleuropean- language-levels-ce(r .

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D. Additional requirements

E. Calendar

Nomination Deadlines: Applications/information on students nominated must reach our institution by:

Decision Response: As receiving institution the University of XXX will send its decision within XXX weeks. Transcripts of Records: A Transcript of Records will be issued by the receiving institution no later than five weeks after the assessment period has finished. Termination of Agreement: A unilateral decision to discontinue the exchanges notified to the other party by 1 November 20XX will only take effect as of I September 20XX + 1. Neither the European Commission nor the National Agencies can be held responsible in case of a conflict.

F. Additional information

A) Grading system:

ECTS Grading system

Grade Numerical value

A Excellent 1 100-91

B Very good 1,5 90-81

C Good 2 80-73

D Satisfactory 2,5 72-66

E Sufficient 3 65-60

Fx Failed 4 59-0

ECTS Grade % of successful students normally Definition achieving the grade

A 10 Outstanding performance with only minor errors.

B 25 Above the average standard but with some errors.

C 30 Generally sound work with a number of notable errors.

D 25 Fair but with significant shortcomings.

E 10 Performance meets the minimum criteria.

F* - Some more work required before the credit can be awarded

Fx I - Considerable further work ls required.

B) Visa

Our institution will provide assistance, when required, in securing visas for incoming and outgoing students/staff, according to the requirements of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education. Information and assistance can be provided by the following contact points and information sources:

. ContaCt person

C) Insurance

. · Gözde Ge9ioglu

Erasmus incoming students

era mus.incoming@deu.edu.tr ~, Tel: +90 232 4121639 .

http':/ /international.deu.ed u. tr/index. php/ en/ https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/

Our institutions will provide assistance in obtaining ms~ for incoming and outgoing students/staff, according to the requirements ofthe Erasmus Charter for Higher EducatiOn. http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-policy/ects en.htm .

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We will inform incoming students/staff of cases in which insurance cover is not automatically provided. Information and assistance can be provided by the following contact points and information sources:

'· ···:·c· ~ ;;·: .. ;0:: Conta~t pers.on Gözde Geyioglu

. ~+ •·'. .;··; ·• ,J!. R~sponsi~ilify · .,, .. Erasmus incoming students

Contact1etails erasmus. incoming@deu.edu. tr ' Tel: +90 232 4121639

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Wel5s~te ~ http://international.deu.edu.tr/index. php/en/ ~ \l

D) Housing

Our institution will guide incoming student/staff in finding accommodation, according to the requirements of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education. Information and assistance can be provided by the following persons and information sources:

Contact<person .t .;

. Gözde Geyioglu

Responsibility Erasmus incoming students

c .ontact de.taits ' erasmus. incoming@deu.edu. tr '! ·- .

Tel: +90 232 4121639 :;:; ·,~

W~bsite::''., · http://international.deu.edu.tr/index. php/en/

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International Office Hochschulstrasse 4 3012 Bern Switzerland www.int.unibe.ch www.incoming.unibe.ch

University of Bern Information for SEMP/Erasmus Students 2016/17 General Information University Website www.unibe.ch

Website for Incoming Exchange Students

www.incoming.unibe.ch

Postal Address International Office Hochschulstrasse 4 3012 Bern Switzerland

Erasmus Code CH BERN01

Contact Information SEMP/Erasmus Contact Persons

Outgoing Students, Agreements

Mr Flavio CALUORI flavio.caluori@int.unibe.ch Tel. +41 31 631 37 49

Incoming Students, Institutional Coordinator

Ms Martina CAROLUS martina.carolus@int.unibe.ch Tel. +41 31 631 34 71

Outgoing and Incoming Staff Ms Hiromi PAGOULAKIS hiromi.pagoulakis@int.unibe.ch Tel. +41 31 631 34 95

Head International Office Dr Ellen KRAUSE ellen.krause@int.unibe.ch Tel. +41 31 631 52 33

Application Procedure Application 1) Students must be nominated by the home university to the Incoming

Students Coordinator (martina.carolus@int.unibe.ch) 2) Students fill in the online application form at www.incoming.unibe.ch -

International Mobility – SEMP (Erasmus) studies - Application

Deadlines 30 April for autumn semester 30 September for spring semester

International Office Hochschulstrasse 4 3012 Bern Switzerland www.int.unibe.ch www.incoming.unibe.ch

Academic Calendar 2016/17 Autumn Semester Lectures: 19/09/2016 – 23/12/2016

Exams: There is no fixed exam period. Exams often take place after the lecture period (i.e. January)

Spring Semester Lectures: 20/02/217 – 02/06/2017 Exams: There is no fixed exam period. Exams often take place after the lecture period (i.e. June)

Introduction Week The Introduction Week for exchange students takes place in the week prior to the semester. Participation is compulsory for all exchange students. It includes several welcome and information events, a university tour, a city tour and a day trip.

Academic Information Faculties • Faculty of Humanities, www.philhist.unibe.ch

• Faculty of Human Sciences, www.philhum.unibe.ch • Faculty of Medicine, www.medizin.unibe.ch • Faculty of Science, www.philnat.unibe.ch • Faculty of Law, www.rechtswissenschaft.unibe.ch • Faculty of Theology, www.theologie.unibe.ch • Vetsuisse Faculty (Veterinay Medicine), www.vetsuisse.unibe.ch • Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences,

www.wiso.unibe.ch Departmental Coordinators www.incoming.unibe.ch - International Mobility – SEMP (Erasmus) studies

Course Catalogue www.ksl-vv.unibe.ch

Language of Instruction German or English (exept language departments). Students should have

sufficient proficiency of German and/or English to be able to follow lectures and write exams (level B2 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR). The language of instruction is mentioned in the course catalogue. Most classes in English are at Master level.

Language Courses A German language course for exchange students is offered in the two weeks previous to the semester (at least level A2 CEFR required). Further German courses are offered during the semester on various levels. http://www.unibe.ch/studies/degree_programs/language_courses/daf/index_eng.html

Credits The University of Bern uses the European Credit Transfer System ECTS. 1 ECTS credit is equivalent to 25-30 hours’ work (student workload). A full-time study workload per semester is 30 ECTS. For exchange students a credit load of 20-25 ECTS is recommended.

Grading System Local Grade 6 5.5 5 4.5 4 3.5, 3, 2.5, 2, 1.5, 1

Definition Excellent Very good Good Satisfactory Adequate Inadequate (Failed)

International Office Hochschulstrasse 4 3012 Bern Switzerland www.int.unibe.ch www.incoming.unibe.ch

Accommodation Students Residence There are several students residences. As the number of rooms is limited an

early application is highly recommended. Students Lodge Information and online application form available at www.vbsl.ch. Studentenresidenz Stöckacker Information and online application form available at www.studentenresidenz.ch Christkatholisches Studentenheim Information and contact form available at www.christkatholisch.ch/studentenheim (Website only in German) Frohberg – zentral wohnen Information and contact form avialable at www.kathbern.ch/frohberg (Website only in German)

Private Accommodation The University of Bern is member of the Housing Anywhere student- to-student housing platform. Room offers are available at www.housinganywhere.com.

Visa Requirements EU/EFTA nationals (except Croatia)

EU/EFTA nationals have to apply for a residence permit in their place of residence after arrival in Switzerland. A relevant form will be provided by the International Office. No visa is required.

Non-EU/EFTA nationals and nationals from Croatia

For most Non-EU/EFTA nationals a student visa is required. Information on visa requirements is available at https://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/fdfa/entry-switzerland-residence.html. The visa process takes at least 8 weeks. A tourist visa does not authorize studying in Switzerland. After arriving in Switzerland students have to apply for a residence permit in their place of residence. A relevant form will be provided by the International Office.

Finances Cost of Living Students must allow for a minimum of CHF 1,500 per month to cover living

expenses in Switzerland.

Work Exchange students are allowed a maximum of 15 hours work per week. Non-EU students are not allowed to work during the first 6 months of residence in Switzerland.

International Office Hochschulstrasse 4 3012 Bern Switzerland www.int.unibe.ch www.incoming.unibe.ch

SEMP/Erasmus mobility grant

Swiss-European Mobility (Erasmus) incoming students receive a grant form the Swiss government, paid through the University of Bern. Country of home university: AT, DK, FI, FR, IE, IT, LI, NO, SE, UK

Amount of grant per semester: CHF 1,800

BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, EE, ES, GR, HR, HU, IS, LT, LU, LV, MK, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SI, SK, TR

CHF 2,100

Health Insurance Health Insurance Students with a European Health Insurance card have to hand in a copy of

the card to the International Office. They will be exempted from mandatory Swiss health insurance. Students from Non-EU/EFTA countries who have health insurance in their home country have to apply for exemption from mandatory health insurance in Switzerland. The relevant form will be provided by the International Office. If health insurance in the home country is not sufficient according to Swiss law, the International Office will take out insurance for the students (free of charge for students).

Student Life Erasmus Student Network (ESN)

The Erasmus Student Network ESN organizes various social and cultural activities and events for exchange students. ESN also offers a buddy system for exchange students. More information is availabe on www.bern.esn.ch or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/esn.bern/

Students Union SUB The Student Union offers services such as a job centre, accommodation office, legal advice and free entry to cultural events. More information is available at www.sub.unibe.ch (website only in German).

Sports Facilities The university’s sports programme offers training sessions, courses, competitions and camps in around 100 sports diciplines. More information is avilable at www.sport.unibe.ch.

Students Clubs and Associations

There are a number of students clubs and associations at the University of Bern. More information is available at www.unibe.ch - University – Campus and Infrastructure – Clubs and Associations

Tourist Information www.bern.com www.myswitzerland.com

Arrival & Public Transport Airports The biggest intercontinental airports in Switzerland are in Zurich and

Geneva. Both have direct rail links to Bern. There are also smaller airports in Basel and Bern.

Public Transport Switzerland has an excellent public transport system. Railways: www.sbb.ch Local public transport in Bern (trams, busses, trains): www.mylibero.ch