Study Abroad in Istanbul: Academics

Attendance

Students exceeding the permitted number of excused absences may lose all or partial credit.

Class time

Classes are taught Monday through Friday. Classes total 48 or 60 contact hours including class time and tutorials.

Computer Facilities

Students may apply for temporary e-mail accounts with their University identity cards. There are two major computer laboratories located on the North and South campuses. There is free internet in the residence halls.

Grades

No AIFS participant is permitted to take a course without receiving a letter grade. Pass/Fail grade options are not available.

Library

Boğaziçi University library is located on North campus and has one of the largest collections in the country. There are volumes in English, Turkish, French, German and other languages.

Student advising

The AIFS Resident Director provides academic advising and serves as a liaison between students and the University.

Transcripts

Transcripts are issued by Boğaziçi University.