· Student Affairs Team · Student Resources · 3 min read
YTÜ Summer School Guide: Taking Courses from Other Universities
Since YTÜ is not offering summer school courses, students who wish to take summer courses can apply to study approved courses at other universities. This guide explains the process, requirements, credit limits, and how to submit the petition.
Download the Petition
You must complete the official petition and have your documents ready before presenting them to your department.
📄 Download the Official Petition Here
The Application Process
To take a course at another university, you must submit the official application petition to your Department (Bölüm Başkanlığı) for review and approval.
Your petition must include:
- The host university name: Check if your department has published a pre-approved list of universities. If your department does not provide a list, consult your department before making plans, as approval is still required for any course taken at another institution.
- The faculty and department offering the course
- The course code and name
- The exact equivalent course at YTÜ
- The course credit and ECTS information
- The language of instruction of the host course
Required Course Documentation
You must attach official documentation of the host course syllabus. One of the following is sufficient:
- A wet-signed and stamped document
- An electronically signed document
- A printout from the host university’s official website
- A printout from the host university’s Bologna Information System
Alternatively, the host university may email the verified course information directly to your YTÜ department’s official institutional email.
Strict Course Equivalency Rules
Course names do not need to be identical, but the department evaluates equivalency based strictly on credits and weekly lesson content:
- Credit Requirement: The credit value of the host course must be at least 65% of the equivalent YTÜ course credit (regardless of actual weekly course hours).
- Content Requirement: The weekly syllabus topics of the host course must match at least 75% of the YTÜ course content.
Crucial Warnings & Limitations
The 9-Credit Limit
The total number of credits you can take across any and all higher education institutions during a single summer school period cannot exceed 9 credits.
Host University Registration & Fees
Getting a syllabus approved by your YTÜ department does not mean you are registered at the other university.
You are entirely responsible for tracking the application windows, registration deadlines, and admission requirements of the host university.
All summer school fees, tuition rates, and payment methods must be looked up on and paid directly to the host university’s official platforms.
⚠️ Cancellation Policy (Avoid an F0)
If your department approves your petition but you later change your mind or decide not to take the course, you must submit a cancellation request to your department. If you fail to cancel it, YTÜ will still request your grade from the host university at the end of the summer. When the host university reports that you didn’t attend, an automatic F0 (Fail) will be processed into your YTÜ automation system, heavily dropping your GPA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take summer school courses at another university? Yes, provided you obtain the necessary departmental approvals and the course satisfies YTÜ’s equivalency requirements. Some departments may also publish recommended or pre-approved university lists.
Where do I find registration dates and fee structures? You must check the official website of the specific university where you intend to take the course. YTÜ does not manage the enrollment timelines or fees of external institutions.
What documentation is mandatory? You need the completed petition together with official course information from the host university, such as a Bologna system printout, an official website printout, or a signed document.
What happens if I get approval but don’t end up taking the course? You must formally apply to your department to cancel the approval. Failing to do so results in an automatic F0 grade on your transcript.
