Welcome to the official portal for Erasmus+ KA171 International Credit Mobility (ICM) at Hasan Kalyoncu University. We are delighted to open our doors to academic and administrative staff from our global partner universities. The KA171 program supports the exchange of knowledge, pedagogical methods, and professional best practices between Program Countries and Partner Countries worldwide. Whether you are here to deliver lectures or to participate in a job-shadowing experience, we are committed to making your stay productive and culturally enriching.
Our Location: The Heart of Gaziantep
Hasan Kalyoncu University is proudly located in Gaziantep, one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing metropolitan centers in Southeastern Türkiye. Our campus serves as a bridge between academic excellence and the regional industry, offering incoming staff a strategic vantage point to experience the unique synergy of a historical city with a modern, global vision.
Founded in 2008 as the region’s first foundation university, HKÜ provides a sustainable and “green” campus environment equipped with high-tech facilities, specialized research centers, and a vibrant international community.
About Gaziantep: A UNESCO City of Culture and Gastronomy
Beyond the campus gates lies Gaziantep, a city that is as much an industrial powerhouse as it is a cultural treasure. During your mobility, you will have the chance to explore:
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World-Class Heritage: Home to the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, one of the largest and most significant mosaic museums in the world.
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Culinary Capital: As a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Gaziantep offers an unforgettable culinary journey, famous worldwide for its original flavors and centuries-old recipes.
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Historical Landmarks: From the ancient Gaziantep Castle to the traditional Coppersmiths’ Bazaar (Bakırcılar Çarşısı), the city offers a deep dive into the Silk Road’s living history.
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Strategic Hub: A major economic center that seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge global exports.
I am having Staff Mobility for Teaching at HKU: What do I do?
Staff Mobility for Teaching (STA): Designed for academic staff to deliver a minimum of 8 hours of teaching per week at our faculties, fostering international classroom environments and research synergies.
Checklist for Staff Mobility for Teaching
Sample Mobility Agreement for Teaching Document
I am having Staff Mobility for Training at HKU: What do I do?
Staff Mobility for Training (STT): Aimed at both academic and administrative staff to participate in professional development activities, such as job-shadowing, workshops, or training periods (excluding conferences).
Checklist for Staff Mobility for Training
Sample Mobility Agreement for Training Document
How to Apply for KA171 Mobility to HKÜ?
If you are interested in visiting Hasan Kalyoncu University within the framework of the Erasmus+ KA171 (International Credit Mobility) program, please follow the steps below:
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Check for an Active Partnership: Ensure that your home university has a valid Inter-Institutional Agreement (IIA) with Hasan Kalyoncu University specifically for the KA171 project.
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Contact Your Home Institution: The selection process for incoming staff is managed by the sending university. We recommend that you contact the Erasmus+ Office or the International Relations Office of your own institution to inquire about:
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Available quotas for mobility to HKÜ.
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Specific application deadlines and “Call for Staff Mobility” periods.
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Internal selection criteria and required documentation.
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Nomination Process: Once you have been officially selected and nominated by your home university, our International Relations Office will contact you to start the formal procedures, including the preparation of your Invitation Letter and Mobility Agreement.
Note to Applicants: Please remember that individual applications made directly to HKÜ cannot be accepted without an official nomination from your home university’s Erasmus+ Office.