1.3.3 Low-income student support
STUDENT HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE
Explore different cultures, meet new people and make lifelong friends while enjoying all the comforts of home in Boğaziçi University's student residences. Our men's and women's residences are ideally located on campus with easy access to a variety of leisure facilities, shopping centres and restaurants. There is also a free shuttle service between campuses.
Student Dormitories and Capacities for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
Dormitory Name | Gender | Capacity | Campus |
Hamlin Hall Yurdu | Kadın | 457 | Güney |
Theodorus Hall Yurdu | Erkek | 281 | Güney |
3. Kuzey Yurdu | Kadın | 558 | Kuzey |
4. Kuzey Yurdu | Erkek | 451 | Kuzey |
3. Kilyos Yurdu | Erkek | 544 | Kilyos |
Kandilli Yurdu | Erkek | 556 | Kandilli |
Anadolu Hisarı Yurdu | Kadın | 480 | Anadolu Hisarı |
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BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY
SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE COORDINATION OFFICE
Sustainable economic growth cannot be achieved without social participation, as the whole of society plays a role in the development of a country. Boğaziçi University Scholarship Office Coordinatorship was established on November 1, 1995, as a direct subordinate of the Rectorate to carry out scholarship procedures. Today, it continues its activities under the Department of Health, Culture, and Sports.
Boğaziçi University offers scholarship opportunities in order to prevent its students from being in a difficult situation due to a lack of means and, at the same time, to reward their success.
Undergraduate students studying at Boğaziçi University are awarded scholarships based on merit and need.
Merit Scholarships are scholarships based on success in university entrance. The types and criteria of these scholarships are determined each year by the university board.
Need-based scholarships are scholarships based on financial need. Boğaziçi University students can benefit from cash scholarships, book scholarships, food scholarships, and dormitory scholarships according to their needs and can receive one or more of these scholarships at the same time. Cash scholarships are provided by BÜVAK, BUVAKIF, and other foundations, institutions, and organisations. A student may receive more than one material scholarship according to his/her needs, but not more than one cash scholarship. Successful completion of the Language Preparatory School in one year is a prerequisite. Ambassadorial Scholarships are awarded for 9 months, from October to June. Students with disabilities are given priority when applying for a scholarship. The application process for Boğaziçi University Scholarships begins at the beginning of each academic year, before classes begin. Applications are announced on the Scholarship Office website. Students should check the Scholarship Office website for available scholarships and the application process.
Boğaziçi University Scholarship Office Coordination Office
Boğaziçi University Scholarship Office Coordination Office 2016-2023 Annual Report
Scholarship Brochure of the Boğaziçi University
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME
This programme provides on-campus part-time employment opportunities for all students who wish to work and gain valuable work experience while studying at Boğaziçi University. It provides an excellent opportunity for you to develop your skills and broaden your work experience with student assistantship, you work according to your preferred programme.
Job vacancies for part-time students are announced in December, February, June, September and as the need arises in the Announcements section of the University website and on the notice boards of the units. The announcement includes how many part-time students will be employed in which units and in what kind of jobs, the nature of the work to be employed, the conditions sought in the students to be employed, the weekly working hours and the wage to be paid for one hour of work, the documents required for application, the place and date of application.
The wage to be paid to students who will work part-time is determined by the University Administrative Board. Students can work a maximum of 15 hours a week.
Click here for the Procedures and Principles for Higher Education Institutions to Employ Part-Time Students.
GENERAL HEALTH INSURANCE FOR UNİVERSİTY STUDENTS
With law no. 6111; with the exception of foreign students who receive full scholarships from public administrations, institutions and organisations established by law, associations operating in the public interest and tax-exempt foundations, and who are enrolled in higher education within the quotas allocated by the Higher Education Council (it is envisaged that the health expenses of these students will be covered by the university medical centres), foreign students receiving higher education in universities have been given the opportunity to be covered by general health insurance by paying their own premiums as long as they continue their higher education, and in order for these students to be able to benefit from the health services of the general health insurance, they have been given the opportunity to pay their general health insurance premiums in advance at the beginning of the academic year.
FREE HEALTH SERVICES
Outpatient diagnostic and treatment services are provided to registered students, academic and administrative staff, their dependants and pensioners at primary care level.
Doctor service
As our doctor is on unpaid leave, this service is temporarily unavailable.
Dental service
Primary and preventive dental care (examination, fillings, uncomplicated extractions and scaling) is provided. The service is provided by appointment on weekdays between 08:30-16:00. After 16:00, sterilisation is carried out in the clinic.
Dietary service
Those wishing to use the services of our nutrition and dietetics specialists must make an appointment with a written recommendation from a general practitioner or specialist and blood tests taken within the last 6 months.
Nursing service
First intervention for emergency patients
ECG (under doctor's supervision)
Injection (no procedure without prescription)
Bandage application
Oxygen and steam application (with doctor's order)
Serum application (with doctor's instruction)
Vital signs monitoring (fever, pulse, blood pressure)
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DISCOUNT AGREEMENTS WITH INSTITUTIONS
Boğaziçi University has extensive discount agreements with various health, education and restaurant institutions for its staff, alumni and students. These agreements aim to ease the financial burden of our university community during their educational process and improve their quality of life. Healthcare discount agreements cover various healthcare services such as hospitals, clinics, dentists and opticians. In this way, our university members can benefit from health services at more affordable prices. Education agreements cover a range of educational services such as language courses, certificate programmes and personal development courses. These agreements contribute to the career development of our students and graduates and help them to become a more competitive workforce. Discount agreements with restaurants and other eating and drinking establishments are designed to support the social life of University members. These discounts enable our students, graduates and staff to have a pleasant time and strengthen their social relationships. Through these agreements, Boğaziçi University aims to provide a better education and life experience for its students and staff by contributing to their economic situation during their educational process.
2024 Sustainability Report SDG-1 (Related Section)
Support Services for Students from Low Income Families and Lower Fifth Income Quintile
Boğaziçi University Scholarship Programmes
Boğaziçi University offers various scholarship and support programmes to prevent students from the bottom quintile or from families with economic needs from dropping out of their education due to financial difficulties, to strengthen equality of opportunity and to support successful students in achieving their academic goals. These scholarships are provided at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels and are based on academic achievement and need criteria.
Undergraduate Scholarships
Scholarships awarded to undergraduate students are divided into two main categories: merit and need:
1. Merit Scholarships: This type of scholarship is based on the criteria determined by the University Administrative Board (UYK) each year. It continues each semester as long as the student's GPA does not fall below 3.00 out of 4.00 and does not exceed the normal duration of study. The current criteria can be found on the Scholarship Office's website.
Click here for B.Ü. Merit Scholarship Criteria for 2024-2025 Academic Year:
Boğaziçi University Scholarship Programmes
1. Need Scholarships: Need scholarships are designed to provide support to students with insufficient economic status and are designed to meet the cash support, dormitory, food and book needs of students. Students applying for these scholarships are evaluated according to the socioeconomic status of their families, academic achievement level and other criteria determined by the scholarship commission. Students who have completed at least one semester in their department are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.00 and not to have exceeded the normal education period.
- Cash Scholarship: Cash scholarships provided by Boğaziçi University Foundation (BÜVAK), Boğaziçi University Development Foundation (BUVAKIF) and other institutions and organisations provide financial support to students.
- Dormitory Scholarship: This scholarship, which entitles students to stay free of charge in university dormitories, is valid for 9 months (September-May) and continues as long as the student continues to meet the scholarship criteria.
- Meal Scholarship: This scholarship aims to support the academic success of low-income students by providing free meals at the university cafeteria and is valid for 9 months (October-June) of each academic year.
- Book Scholarship: This scholarship, which is awarded twice a year to cover students' textbooks, is designed to alleviate the cost of education.
- Summer School Scholarship: The criteria for this scholarship, which entitles students to take one course free of charge as part of the summer school, are determined by the Scholarship Commission each year.
Boğaziçi University Scholarship Programmes
Master's and PhD Scholarships
Graduate Scholarships:
Graduate students are provided with a limited number of 4-semester cash requirement scholarships and a dormitory scholarship valid for one academic year within the quota. The scholarships can be extended for one more semester upon the recommendation of the academic advisor and the decision of the Scholarship Commission. While the cash scholarships are provided by BÜVAK, BUVAKIF and other institutions, the dormitory scholarship is covered by the budget of the Social Facilities Management Directorate under the Boğaziçi University Health, Culture and Sports Department.
Doctoral Scholarships:
BÜVAK Doctoral Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who have taken at least 2 semesters of courses in the doctoral programme and have a GPA of at least 3.25. The scholarship is provided for a total of 3 years, with a maximum of two extensions, provided that the students are not employed in or outside the university.
Click here for BÜVAK Doctoral Scholarship Regulation:
https://buvak.org.tr/docs/1508245480_Doktora_Burs_Yonetmeligi.pdf
- 100/2000 YÖK Doctorate Scholarship: This scholarship, awarded by the Council of Higher Education in order to train doctoral human resources in priority areas, supports students studying in doctoral programmes of universities accepted within the scope of the programme.
Click here for detailed information:
https://yuzikibinbursu.yok.gov.tr/
These comprehensive scholarship and support programmes aim both to meet the needs of students struggling with economic inadequacies and to provide a strong foundation for students on the road to success.
Boğaziçi University Scholarship Programmes
Click here to go to the web page of the Scholarship Office:
https://bursofisi.bogazici.edu.tr/
Click here for the scholarship brochure:
Click here for the Scholarship Office Presentation:
Click here for Boğaziçi University Scholarship Directive:
https://bursofisi.bogazici.edu.tr/sites/bursofisi.boun.edu.tr/files/burs_yonerg esi_1.pdf
Part-Time Work Opportunities for Students
At Boğaziçi University, students can work part-time in academic units during the Fall and Spring semesters and part-time throughout the year in various units such as the Events and Organisations Coordinatorship, Media and Communication Coordinatorship, GETEM, Library and International Relations Office. Job advertisements are announced on the university website and bulletin boards in December, February, June and September or as needed. The nature of the job, working period, salary and application conditions are stated in detail in the advertisements.
Part-time working conditions are as follows:
- Working Time and Wage: Students can work for a maximum of 15 hours a week and the wage they receive is determined by the University Board of Directors.
- Contract and Insurance: ‘Part-Time Student Employment Contract’ is signed with the students who are entitled to work. Students are insured within the scope of work accident and occupational disease insurance.
- Application Requirements and Exemptions: Students who want to work part-time are required to have no disciplinary penalties, not to have an income at the minimum wage level, to have sufficient knowledge and skills for the relevant job, and to be studying within the normal education period. However, disabled students, victims of natural disasters and children of martyrs and veterans are exempted from these requirements.
Click here for the Procedures and Principles for Higher Education Institutions to Employ Part-Time Students:
https: //ogrenciler.bogazici.edu.tr/Content/files/usulesas.pdf
Click for 2024 Autumn Term Part-Time Student Announcement:
https://sks.bogazici.edu.tr/sites/sks.boun.edu.tr_2023/files/kzo_ilan_2_ 1.pdf
Job Opportunities for Students through Career Centre
On the Boğaziçi University Career Centre website, part-time job and internship advertisements for 3rd and 4th year students are published by various companies. These part-time job and internship opportunities allow students to be supported economically and to start their careers early by gaining experience in business life.
Click here to access the Career Centre web page:
https://kariyermerkezi.bogazici.edu.tr/
Free of Charge Services
Health Services
Boğaziçi University Health and Guidance Branch Directorate provides outpatient diagnosis and treatment services at the primary care level free of charge to students. In this context, doctor, dentist, dietician and nursing services are provided; first intervention is provided in emergencies. ECG, injections, dressings, serum, oxygen and steam applications, as well as vital signs such as fever, pulse and blood pressure are monitored under the doctor's instructions.
Free of Charge Services
Health Services
Free of Charge Services
Health Services
Click here for the web page of the Health and Guidance Department:
https://mediko.bogazici.edu.tr/tr
Student Guidance and Psychological Counselling Centre (BÜREM): The Student Guidance and Psychological Counselling Centre (BÜREM) aims to support students' social, psychological and academic development throughout their university life. Student participation in the services offered is voluntary and confidentiality is prioritised. In this context, the services offered by BÜREM are as follows:
- Individual Counselling: After a preliminary interview, students are directed to individual counselling services consisting of one-to-one interviews with experts when deemed necessary.
- Group Studies: These studies, which are carried out in a safe environment with an expert, are group counselling services that aim to support students' awareness and personal development.
- Joint Studies: In order to improve the quality of university life and environment, it carries out various joint studies in cooperation with other student service units and academic units.
- Educational Activities: Organises educational events such as seminars, conferences and panels to meet the needs and development of students.
- Self-Help Brochures: It prepares Self-Help Brochures that provide support to students on various topics such as family relationships, friendship, loneliness, self-confidence, stress management, time management and shares them on its website.
- Support for Orientation Programme: In order to help new students to adapt to the university, it provides support for the University Orientation Programme organised by the Public Relations and Dean of Students' Office.
Click here to visit BÜREM's web page: https://burem.bogazici.edu.tr/
Transport: Boğaziçi University offers a shuttle service for students to move between campuses free of charge. In this way, students can benefit from various university services such as lectures, seminars, libraries, laboratories, dormitories, dining halls, student clubs and sports facilities offered at different campuses without any transport costs. You can find the departure times and route information of the free shuttles that provide regular and reliable service between Kandilli, South, Hisar, North, Kilyos and Anadolu Hisarı campuses at https://mekik.bogazici.edu.tr.
South-North-Kandilli Campuses
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