Practical Information for Exchange Students
Each exchange student applying to study at Atılım University within the scope of an exchange program, accepted by the university, and receiving their official letter of acceptance are informed in detail on all relevant procedures before their mobility period begins. At their arrival to Atılım University, exchange students are welcomed by the Directorate of International Relations, and the official registration process is finalized by the Directorate of Student Affairs.
Visa
Exchange students from countries with visa requirements for entries into Türkiye are required to finalize their visa procedures, and enter Türkiye. Once our prospective students receive their letters of acceptance, they are required to apply for the relevant visa with their letters of acceptance, and other necessary documents.
Insurance
Exchange students are encouraged to hold appropriate insurances that are valid at hospitals in Türkiye. Exchange students are responsible for the treatments or medical services that they receive outside the university campus.
Residence Permit
Residence permit applications for our exchange students are made by the Directorate of Student Affairs. The necessary information on the residence permit is provided by the Directorate of Student Affairs during the official registration process.
E-mail Account
All students are required to hold an e-mail account with the extension “atilim”. Once their registration process is finalized by the Directorate of Student Affairs, the necessary information on e-mail accounts is provided to exchange students. Exchange students are expected to check their student inbox regularly. The university sends all important information and notifications to the student inbox of all students.
Student ID Card
Every Atılım University student is issued a student identification card. Once their official registration procedures are finalized by the Directorate of Student Affairs, exchange students have their student ID cards prepared.
Climate in Ankara
Ankara generally experiences the continental climate; with cold and wet winters, hot and dry summers. Certain climate differences may be experienced locally across the vast province. The southern side of Ankara experiences the steppe climate, the distinctive Central Anatolian weather; whereas it is milder and rainier towards the north, with the influence of the Black Sea climate. Average temperatures for Ankara by month (in Centigrade) are: January (5.4), February (-0.3), March (3.2), April (10.3), May (19.0), June (22.6), July (23.5), August (24.3), September (18.0), October (14.4), November (8.0), December (1.9); with the annual average at: 12.5 C°.
Transportation
Exchange students arrive at Ankara International Esenboğa Airport in Ankara. The domestic and international terminals of Ankara International Esenboğa Airport are state-of-the-art terminal buildings, and include parking spaces for vehicles; as well as food courts, shops, banks, and car rental, taxi and bus services. Passengers may travel to the city center of Ankara from Esenboğa Airport and back using the private HAVAŞ buses, or the EGO buses (Line 442).