About us
Mevlana Exchange Program" is a program aiming to facilitate the exchange of students and academic staff between domestic higher education institutions and those abroad. The program was initiated with the Regulation published in the Official Gazette numbered 28034 on August 23, 2011. This regulation opened the way for student and academic staff exchange between higher education institutions abroad and those in our country
Students who wish to participate in the exchange program can benefit from the program for a minimum of one semester and a maximum of two semesters of education. Academic staff, on the other hand, can participate in the program to teach courses for a minimum of 1 week and a maximum of 3 months at higher education institutions worldwide.
Similarly, students and academic staff from all regions of the world can participate in the program by coming to higher education institutions in Turkey to engage in educational activities.
The Mevlana Exchange Program is currently inactive, as decided by the Mevlana Exchange Program Executive Board of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) on November 8, 2021, for the 2022-2023 academic year.
For the Executive Board Decision click here
Organization chart
RECTOR |
| VICE-CHANCELLOR |
| FOREIGN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD -CHAIRMAN (Foreign Relations Coordinator) -ÜYELER (Fakülte/Enstitü/ Yüksekokul Koordinatörleri) -MEMBERS (Maximum 5 Appointed Persons) - PARTICIPANT (Rector and Vice Rectors) |
| FOREIGN RELATIONS COORDINATORSHIP COORDINATOR OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -DIŞ İLİŞKİLER KOORDİNATÖR YARDIMCILARI (2) -İDARİ PERSONELLER (2) |
| ERASMUS COMMISSION -CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSION (EXTERNAL RELATIONS COORDINATOR) -1 MEMBER (ERASMUS COORDINATOR) -4 ÜYE ( FAKÜLTE DEĞİŞİM PROGRAMI KOORDİNATÖRLERİ) - REPORTER (F.R.C. STAFF) ERASMUS DEĞİŞİM PROGRAMI KURUM KOORDİNATÖRLÜĞÜ -ERASMUS DEĞİŞİM PROGRAMI KOORDİNATÖRÜ ERASMUS DEĞİŞİM PROGRAMI KOORDİNATÖR YARDIMCILARI (2) ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF (2) Faculty/College/Institute Coordinator
Faculty/School/Institute Department |
| FARABI EXCHANGE PROGRAM COORDINATORSHIP -FARABI EXCHANGE PROGRAM COORDINATOR -ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF (2) COMMISSIONS -FARABI COMMISSION Faculty/School/Institute Coordinator Koordinatörü Faculty/School/Institute Department/Program Coordinators |
| MEVLANA EXCHANGE PROGRAM INSTITUTION COORDINATORSHİP -EXCHANGE PROGRAM INSTITUTION COORDINATOR -MEVLANA EXCHANGE PROGRAM DEPUTY COORDINATOR -ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF (2) COMMISSIONS - MEVLANA COMMISSION Faculty/College/Institute Coordinator Faculty/School/Institute Department -Program Coordinators |
| OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS COORDINATORSHIP COORDINATOR OF THE OFFICE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS COORDINATOR ASSISTANT OF THE OFFICE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF (2) COMMISSIONS LANGUAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (3 Members) -STUDENT REGISTRATION AND ADMISSION COMMISSION (1 Chairman and 9 Members) |
ABOUT MEVLANA
Mevlana, full name Mevlânâ Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī, was born on September 30, 1207, in the city of Balkh, which is now located within the borders of present-day Afghanistan. He passed away on December 17, 1273, in Konya, Turkey. Mevlana is a prominent thinker, poet, and mystic known for his teachings.
One of Mevlana's most significant works is the "Masnavi" or "Mathnawi," a long epic poem. The Masnavi is a poetic expression of Rumi's teachings, covering various themes such as love, wisdom, humanity, love for God, and the inner journey of the individual. Mevlana's works have been widely respected not only in the Islamic world but also globally, with translations into many languages.
Mevlana's teachings are epitomized by the "Whirling Dervishes" and the Sufi order known as the Mevlevi Order. These followers established the order after Mevlana's death, and it is characterized by spiritual discipline and the sema, a circular dance ritual.
Mevlana's philosophical legacy is celebrated on the anniversary of his death, known as the "Wedding Night" or "Şeb-i Arus." Following his passing, Mevlana's disciples and admirers founded the Mevlevi Order, a Sufi order that follows his teachings.Mevlana's teachings emphasize universal values such as love, tolerance, human unity, and deep devotion to God. His poetry and teachings have earned respect not only in the Islamic world but also worldwide. Mevlana's thoughts continue to inspire those seeking inner transformation and spiritual awakening. His influence persists to this day, and his works are still appreciated by a wide audience.