On 13-17  April, 2026, IMC International Staff Week 2026 took place at University of Applied Sciences IMC Krems (Krems, Austria) with the participation of higher educational institutions from Ukraine, Belgium, Spain, Latvia, Lithuania, Kazakhstan, Germany, Canada, Albania, Estonia, Vietnam and Sweden.

On April 6, 2026, Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education of KROK University held an organizational online meeting with 1st–4th year students majoring in Management, Educational Program “Management (English)”.

Bahçeşehir University (BAU) invites you to experience studying at Istanbul in Fall Semester of the Academic Year 2026-2027 through Erasmus grants within Erasmus+ KA171 Project!

BAU Course Catalogue

BAU Academic Calender (Bachelor)

Application Requirements

• Being a full-time student enrolled in a program of a KROK, in the relevant departments and degree,
• For Bachelor students; having minimum 2.20 Grade Point Average out of 4.00
• The minimum foreign language proficiency level is B2 (Intermediate). *
• Having at least 30 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) or equivalent study load per semester (Students who have not fulfilled the requirements for graduation yet).

The total period of joining the Erasmus+ program is one semester.

*Students can count the results of the English exam they have taken before, or the results of the foreign language exam (CPE, CAE, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic). If the student does not have any English Language exam result, the English exam has to be organized by the KROK. Minimum 60 points out of 100 grade system is required.

Erasmus Grade

Erasmus Grade is used as an instrument by BAU to evaluate and to rank the applicants. Please see below how Erasmus Grade is calculated:

Erasmus Grade = 50% of the English Exam (to be converted to hundredths) + 50% of the GPA at KROK (to be converted to hundredths).

Students with disability (need to be documented): +10 points

How to Apply?

• Erasmus+ KA171 Incoming Student Application Form
• Transcript of Records
• Certification of the English Level
• Motivation Letter *
• CV **

* Motivation Letter and CV** is not included within the scoring criteria. If there are applications with equal scores, motivation letter and CV can be taken into consideration.

Grant Payments

• BAU will be responsible for signing the grant agreement with the participant (incoming student) and thereafter transfer grants to the selected students.
• Nominated students will receive a grant of EUR 800 per month for 4 months during the period of study mobility. The travel support grant is calculated as EUR 309 based on the distance between the two cities. Students must document their travel plan. Also a grant of EUR 1250 will be provided to the nominated student to support opportunities.
• Eramus+ exchange student who will be hosted in BAU must fill out the grant agreement upon their arrival. Students who do not have a grant contract are not paid a grant. 70% of the student's total grant payment is transferred to the Euro account* after the student arrives at our university.
• In order for Erasmus+ exchange students to receive their remaining grants (30%), they must pass at least 2/3 of the courses stated in their learning agreements and submit all after mobility documents that BAU requests.

* Please note that in order to open a Euro bank account in Türkiye, students must first complete their residence permit application process. Our office will provide guidance on this procedure upon your arrival.

APPLICATION START DATE: APRIL 23, 2026

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: MAY 8, 2026

Selection Results will be announced on MAY 15, 2026. 

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For more details, please, turn to International Office or e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. contact person: Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office.

On March 3, 2026, KROK University, in partnership with a department of Charles University (Czech Republic), successfully launched a series of international COIL courses (Collaborative Online International Learning) for its students.

On March 10-11, representatives of KROK University took part in the 36th EYE Network Meeting in Marseille, organized within the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) programme by the European Commission, EISMEA, and Eurochambres.

On March 12, 2026, the 5th Steering Committee Meeting of the ArtNoConflict project took place, bringing together project partners to review progress and plan upcoming activities.

On February 27, at the invitation of the online IT academy GoIteens, Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office, performed as a speaker at the event “Stand-Up with an Expert.”

During the meeting with prospective high school graduates, participants discussed current labor market trends and the key requirements employers have for higher education graduates. The attendees had the opportunity to learn which competencies are most in demand today, how to prepare for a successful career start, and how to choose “the one” university.

As part of her presentation, Ms. Drobyna also introduced KROK University, speaking about its academic programs, admission process, and international opportunities available to students. Special attention was given to the KROKUniFit program, which allows high school students to try themselves in the role of university students even before enrollment.

In addition, participants were invited to join the new cohort of the ArtNoConflict / “Art of Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (Mediation)” project within the Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange program, which is scheduled to start in March 2026.

Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education and Department of International Business express their sincere gratitude to GoIteens methodologist Ms. Kateryna Dikhnych for the invitation and the opportunity to hold a meaningful meeting with prospective students.

On January 19–20, 2026, the kick-off meeting of the consortium of Erasmus+ CBHE INSPIRE project - Institutional Accreditation for Sustainable Progress, Innovation and Excellence of the Ukrainian Higher Education System towards European Integration - took place at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Poland).

The event brought together partners from Ukraine, Poland, Germany, and Norway, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance. During the meeting, participants laid the foundations for a shared vision of institutional accreditation, discussed the key objectives of the project, cooperation mechanisms, and the next steps for its implementation.

The INSPIRE project aims to support systemic changes in the quality assurance of higher education in Ukraine and its harmonization with European approaches and standards.

“KROK” University is sincerely proud to be a partner in this national-level project and to contribute to the development of a modern, sustainable, and innovative higher education system in Ukraine.

On November 13, 2025, KROK University signed the Magna Charta Universitatum 2020 (MCU2020) at King’s College London (London, UK).

Becoming a signatory of the Magna Charta Universitatum is a prestigious recognition that positions our University alongside more than 900 higher education institutions worldwide committed to:

• academic freedom
• institutional autonomy
• responsibility in advancing knowledge and serving society

Mykhailo Laptiev, Vice President of the University, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor, was the signatory on behalf of KROK University. His participation underscores the strategic importance of this step for the University’s international development and strengthens KROK’s position within the global academic community.

We sincerely thank the Magna Charta Observatory for its high level of trust and for the opportunity to join the global academic network. We look forward to further fruitful cooperation and participation in international initiatives that will contribute to strengthening university values worldwide.

KROK University is proud to become part of this international initiative and to take another step in strengthening its academic mission aimed at the development of knowledge, innovation, and responsible leadership.

From December 9 to December 13, 2025, 33 representatives of KROK University took part in a study visit to the Netherlands Business Academy. The mobility was organized as part of the international academic cooperation between KROK University and the Netherlands Business Academy and supported by Erasmus+.

During the program, participants attended an intensive training focused on leadership, negotiations, and conflict resolution. In addition to the training sessions, the program included a range of academic and cultural activities, such as a visit to Delft University of Technology, a guided tour of the city of Breda, and a practical workshop on the development of cross-cultural communication skills held in Amsterdam.

Upon completion of the program, all participants received certificates confirming successful completion of the training.

We are thankful to the Netherlands Business Academy and Erasmus + for such a great possibility, and the participants for being active supporting all initiatives. To be continued…