Students must make a strong academic argument for such an exemption and the petition must be accepted both by the student's home institution and the program's selection committee. The program strongly encourages the study of language. In most cases preference will be given to applicants who will continue their study of Turkish for the duration of the program. The core-course is required of all students, and provides a general introduction to the history, politics, economics, religions, monuments and lifeways of Turkey. During the Turkish academic semesters, students will have the opportunity to take courses at the member Turkish institutions.
Dates are approximate and are subject to slight variation.
Stay the night at Assos. Stay the night in Bergama. Stay the night in Izmir. Stay the night in Seljuk. Stay the night in Pammukale.