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Programs
Middle East Technical University
Ankara, Turkey
Description
Dates
Eligibility
Courses
Cost
Housing
Description
Turkey has a unique position at the crossroad of East and West, as part of Asia and part of Europe. Due to its rich history, students have the opportunity to experience both modernity and traditions under one roof, in one of the safest and most stable countries in the region. The Middle East Technical University is located in central Turkey, in the city of Ankara.
The University is dedicated to reaching, producing, applying and promoting knowledge, and to educating individuals. Even though many Middle Eastern languages can be studied at the university, courses are taught in English. METU offers 41 undergraduate programs within 5 faculties. Course of study include: education, architecture, arts & science, engineering, economics, political science, business and international relations. For a complete listing of class offerings, please see the METU website.
Over 20,000 students attend METU, up to 1,200 of which are international students. Over 5% of the faculty is formed by visiting staff from abroad. Most members of METU’s full-time faculty have obtained their doctorate degrees while studying abroad themselves.
METU offers many cultural activities. Students can enjoy art exhibitions, concerts, recitals, cinema and theater events as well as a variety of social and academic activities. The Cultural and Convention Center hosts many of these events and many more. One of the most favored social activities is the traditional International Spring Festival held in May.
There is also a wide variety of sports facilities, including gymnasiums, tennis courts, basketball and football fields, jogging trails, and Olympic-size indoor swimming pools. Off-campus resorts and lodges host other activities. Whether you are an art and history buff, an archaeology nut or a nature lover, Turkey offers endless possibilities all year round.
Dates
Students may participate in this student exchange during fall semester, spring semester, or an academic year. The time frames are as follows:
Fall semester: mid September to mid January
Spring semester: late January to early June
Academic year: mid September to early June
Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled as degree seeking students at the University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee. All participants must have at least sophomore status, a minimum of two semesters (or the equivalent) of Turkish language and carry a 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale). In addition to written application materials and letters of reference, an Overseas Programs faculty committee may interview applicants.
Courses
Students are eligible to take any of the courses the university has to offer. The subject strengths for this program are: Education, Architecture, Arts & Science, Engineering, Economics, Political Science, Business Administration, and International Relations. For a complete listing of all the courses Middle East Technical University has to offer please visit the school's webpage at: www.metu.edu.tr
Cost
UWM students pay UWM tuition, $450 administrative fee and $37/month for health insurance.
In Turkey, students are responsible for living costs, which can be found here:
Housing
Students live in student resident halls.
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