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Study in Türkiye--Semester Exchange at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University for FAST NUCES Students

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June 24, 2026
Deadline: July 01, 2026

Study in Türkiye — Fall 2026 Semester Exchange at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University (FSMVU)

FAST-NUCES × FSMVU Exchange Program | Zero Tuition at FSMVU


Overview

Under the active MoU between FAST-NUCES and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University (FSMVU), Türkiye, FAST-NUCES is nominating 1 to 3 students for a one-semester exchange during Fall 2026.

Selected students will:

  • Enroll at FSMVU for Fall 2026 in their respective discipline — completely free of tuition at FSMVU
  • Have their FAST-NUCES semester frozen during this period
  • Return and have their FSMVU coursework reviewed for possible credit transfer toward their FAST-NUCES degree
This is an additional (extra) semester in your academic journey. It is not a shortcut to graduation — it is an investment in your international exposure, professional confidence, and future career prospects.

Application Deadline

01 July 2026 — No extensions will be granted.


Who Can Apply

All of the following conditions must be met at the time of application:

  • Currently enrolled as a Bachelor's student at FAST-NUCES and eligible to complete your 3rd, 5th, or 7th semester at FSMVU in Fall 2026
  • Students applying from Semester 7 must have a clear, documented plan for their FYP-I before applying
  • Minimum CGPA of 2.50
  • Strong English proficiency (both spoken and written)

Eligible Programs

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17oICyFW-QoKEd3MYKRKK1S-bItyA6zl-/view?usp=drive_link
Eligible Programs

FSMVU Course Lists by Program

View the full course list for each program at the links below:

Computer Engineering:
 https://obs.fsm.edu.tr/oibs/bologna/index.aspx?lang=en&curOp=showPac&curUnit=21&curSunit=30#

Software Engineering:
 https://obs.fsm.edu.tr/oibs/bologna/index.aspx?lang=en&curOp=showPac&curUnit=21&curSunit=5846#

Electrical Engineering:
 https://obs.fsm.edu.tr/oibs/bologna/index.aspx?lang=en&curOp=showPac&curUnit=21&curSunit=293#

Business Administration:
 https://obs.fsm.edu.tr/oibs/bologna/index.aspx?lang=en&curOp=showPac&curUnit=28&curSunit=5840#

Civil Engineering:
 https://obs.fsm.edu.tr/oibs/bologna/index.aspx?lang=en&curOp=showPac&curUnit=21&curSunit=51#

AI and Data Science:
 https://obs.fsm.edu.tr/oibs/bologna/index.aspx?lang=en&curOp=showPac&curUnit=21&curSunit=6125#

Full Bologna Information Portal:
 https://obs.fsm.edu.tr/oibs/bologna/index.aspx?lang=en

Important credit note: 01 FAST University credit hour = 2 ECTS at FSMVU.


How the Academic Transfer Works — Read This Carefully

This exchange is structured as an additional semester, and students must fully understand the following before applying:

  1. Your FAST-NUCES semester will be frozen while you study at FSMVU.
  2. Upon return, FAST faculty will evaluate each FSMVU course to determine if it can be transferred/credited against your FAST-NUCES degree requirements.
  3. Not all FSMVU courses are guaranteed to transfer. Courses that do not transfer will still need to be completed at FAST-NUCES.
  4. This means you will complete at least one additional semester at FAST-NUCES upon return.
  5. You may also request elective courses at FSMVU. If multiple students request the same elective, FSMVU may arrange it as a group offering. Specific Turkish-language courses being taught in English can also be explored and requested.
Why is this still worth it?
The semester abroad gives you hands-on experience in an international academic environment, exposure to a new education system, cultural immersion, and stronger professional networks — all of which significantly enhance your CV and your eligibility for postgraduate study abroad, including at FSMVU itself for a Master's degree. Apply only if you are genuinely ready to invest this time. The return on this experience is exceptional.

Tuition & Financial Information

FSMVU charges zero tuition to FAST-NUCES exchange students.

At FAST-NUCES, you will pay tuition only for the credit hours that successfully transfer from FSMVU, at standard FAST credit-hour rates.

All other costs are the student's personal responsibility: international airfare, Turkish student visa fee, accommodation, meals, health insurance, local transport, and personal expenses.

Important: Students must obtain travel insurance when applying for a visa. Once in Türkiye, students are required to obtain a local health insurance policy. A valid national or international health insurance policy is also mandatory for applying for a residence permit in Türkiye.


Estimated Monthly Living Costs in Türkiye
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pv5_EHss7siPYDWtAISOcPkx1FiypQW1/view?usp=drive_link

Tentative Expenses
 All figures are approximate estimates and will vary based on personal lifestyle and prevailing conditions. Before applying, prepare a personal monthly budget for Türkiye. You may use AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek) to help estimate your costs based on current exchange rates and your lifestyle.


Selection Timeline (Pakistan Standard Time)

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AdxOxX01CRra6iuIVP9ttB8tjj_U6yav/view?usp=drive_link
Selection Timeline
If you are still gathering signed documents by the deadline, submit your application anyway with a note stating your intent. We will consider your application on a case-by-case basis.


How to Apply


① Complete the online application form by 01 July 2026:
 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd97_jsZSquZIpxLGRVgyu4xGO4_GSyeju-n3ANvyQSwjuwcA/viewform?usp=header

② Upload the following documents in the application form:

 | Document | Link | Student Undertaking (signed)| https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vcHeOykHYLhg0yhzsTPTqG-5zC2-byAS?usp=sharing
| Passport copy, current transcript, CV | PDF format — no link required
| English Proficiency Letter | From your Department
| Motivation Letter | 2,000–3,000 words — must be your own work, written without AI assistance
③ Monitor your email — interview slots will be communicated via email after the deadline closes.

④ Appear for your online interview between 02–04 July 2026.

⑤ Receive your nomination letter with further instructions if selected.

Keep all original documents ready for verification.


Important Conditions

  • A nomination from FAST-NUCES does not guarantee a Turkish student visa or final acceptance by FSMVU. Both are independent processes.
  • Failure to appear for your interview or submit required documents will result in automatic disqualification.
  • Any change to your selected courses or credit equivalency must be pre-approved by your HoD before enrolling at FSMVU.
  • All students must maintain good academic standing and comply with the codes of conduct of both FAST-NUCES and FSMVU throughout the exchange period.

Visa

The Turkish Embassy independently determines visa approvals based on its own regulations. The FAST-NUCES International Education Office will share the official nomination list with the embassy to support your application. Securing the visa is entirely the student's responsibility. Neither FAST-NUCES nor FSMVU bears any responsibility or influence over visa decisions.


Contact & Queries

For questions, reach out to the FAST-NUCES International Education Office:

Campuses: Lahore | Islamabad | Chiniot-Faisalabad | Karachi | Multan | Peshawar
 Phone: 042-111-128-128 (Ext: 636)
Email for any questions: [email protected] 

The International Education Office reserves the right to reject any application without providing specific reasons.

 The Gebze Technical University Turkey Exchange Program, do see this link 
https://gradwinner.com/articles/fast-gebze-2026

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