Information for Prospective Students
Welcome to the home page for the Dual-Diploma Programs between Binghamton
University and our Turkish University partners. In 2003, Binghamton University
partnered with four Turkish universities to implement undergraduate
Dual-Diploma programs.
Turkish undergraduate students with majors in Global and International Affairs,
Information Systems Engineering, and Business Administration complete half of
their degree requirements in Turkey and half of their degree requirements at
Binghamton University.
These innovative, undergraduate bachelor degree programs prepare students with
high-level substantive knowledge and analytical skills for careers requiring
global perspectives. Participants receive both a Turkish and an American
diploma from two well-established universities.
Our Turkish Partners
- Bilkent University
- Bogazici University
- Istanbul Technical University
- Middle East Technical University
Majors
Global and International Relations offered through:
- Bilkent University
- Bogazici University
- Middle East Technical University
Information Systems Engineering offered through:
- Bogazici University
- Istanbul Technical University
Business Administration offered through:
- Middle East Technical University
The Program:
What is a Dual-Diploma Program?
A dual-diploma program is an undergraduate program in which students spend
half of their education at Binghamton University, a campus of the State
University of New York (SUNY) and half at a Turkish university.
Program Features
- Study in two countries: The dual-diploma program offers students a highly
unique experience and prepares them for the increasingly global world. Students
study in two different countries and upon completion of the degree, receive a
diploma from each partner: a distinguished American university and a
distinguished Turkish university.
- English proficiency: Students develop excellent language skills as they
study in English at a university in Turkey and as they live and study in
Binghamton, New York in the United States.
- Bi-cultural experience: The programs allow students to experience two
distinctively different cultures. Upon completing the degree, students
are well-prepared to work in a multi-cultural environment and to function
effectively in an international arena.
- High academic quality: Most important, the programs are academically
rigorous, ensuring that students must meet the academic requirements of both
the Turkish university and the SUNY campus to complete the degree and to
receive either diploma. All programs are approved and recognized by the
Higher Education Council of Turkey (YÖK).
Program History
- 2000
Partnerships initiated - dual-diploma programs under development.
- 2004/05 Academic Year Programs begin with an enrollment of 28 students.
- 2005/06 Academic Year Enrollment more than triples to 98 students.
- 2007/08 Academic Year Number of enrolled students grows to 126.
Pattern of Study
Each program is designed to fit the needs of the specific academic field, so
there are various patterns of study. Typically, students spend years 1
and 3 at the Turkish institution and years 2 and 4 at Binghamton
University. Students completing programs with year 4 in the United States
may be eligible for optional practical training (OPT) for up to 12 months. Students requiring English preparation upon admission spend one year studying
intensive English in a Turkish university before beginning the regular
coursework.
The Application: Apply for the Dual-Diploma Program
Application
and Admission For Turkish Students
Turkish students are placed into the dual-diploma programs according to
placement score (Y-ÖSS) from the national university entrance exam (ÖSS),
which is held annually in June. The placement score is a combination of
the student’s high school GPA and exam score in the relevant subject
category. Students are placed into these programs by the national Student
Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) as below:
1. Students complete the university entrance exam (ÖSS).
2. ÖSYM calculates the placement scores and distributes the results to
students.
3. Based on the placement scores, students submit to ÖSYM a list of 24
preferred higher education programs. When considering a program, students
also refer to the published minimum scores for the previous year.
4. ÖSYM utilizes the placement scores and students’ preferences to place
students into higher education programs. To be enrolled, students must
register at the relevant Turkish university during the announced registration
period.
In addition, to be eligible for placement in a dual-diploma program, a student
must have a score of at least 210 in the relevant subject category and a
minimum placement score (Y-ÖSS) of 250.
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