Program Overview

Introduction to the Mevlana Deiim Program

The Mevlana Deiim Program is a student and academic staff exchange program that provides opportunities for international mobility. This program allows students and academic staff to spend a period of time at a higher education institution in another country, promoting cultural exchange, academic cooperation, and personal development.

Program Details

Eligibility Criteria

• The program is open to associate degree, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students, as well as academic staff, from higher education institutions that have signed a Mevlana Exchange Protocol.
• Students must be enrolled in a formal education program at a higher education institution.
• Academic staff must be employed by a higher education institution.

Application Requirements

• Students:
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students.
  • Must provide a language proficiency certificate (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS) if required by the host institution.
• Academic Staff:
  • Must be employed by a higher education institution.
  • Must have a good command of the language of instruction at the host institution.

Program Duration

• Students: The program duration can be one or two semesters.
• Academic Staff: The program duration can be a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of three months.

Financial Support

• Students: May receive a scholarship to cover living expenses, travel costs, and tuition fees.
• Academic Staff: May receive a daily allowance and travel costs.

Application Procedure

• Students and academic staff must submit their applications to their home institution's Mevlana Exchange Program Office.
• The application must include a completed application form, transcript, language proficiency certificate (if required), and other supporting documents.

Selection Criteria

• Students: Selection is based on academic achievement (50%) and language proficiency (50%).
• Academic Staff: Selection is based on academic achievement, language proficiency, and the quality of the proposed project.

Program Benefits

• Opportunities for cultural exchange and academic cooperation.
• Improved language skills and cultural awareness.
• Enhanced career prospects and personal development.

Program Structure

• The program is managed by the Mevlana Exchange Program Office at the home institution.
• The office is responsible for promoting the program, receiving applications, and selecting participants.
• The office also provides support and guidance to participants before, during, and after their mobility period.

Conclusion

The Mevlana Deiim Program is a unique opportunity for students and academic staff to experience international mobility and cultural exchange. With its comprehensive program structure and generous financial support, the program provides a valuable experience for participants to develop their academic, personal, and professional skills.