A family physician in the campus clinic and specialist psychologists at the counselling centre, free for students.

Our students' academic success is directly related to their health and wellbeing. Two units under the Directorate of Health, Culture and Sports respond to this need.

Campus clinic

A family physician and nurse are available weekdays 08:30 – 17:30; in emergencies patients are transferred by ambulance to the university hospital's emergency department, 7 minutes away. A night-duty nurse is present for dormitory residents.

Counselling and Guidance Centre

Individual sessions (the first session lasts 50 minutes and is free)
Groups on exam anxiety, adjustment, relationships and stress management
Disability unit: accessible exam conditions, note-taking support, lift and ramp map
Crisis line: an emergency support number available 24/7

Health insurance

For students outside the scope of general health insurance a university group policy is available. Sessions are confidential and stored under the KVKK; they are not shared with third parties without written consent.

Appointments

You can book a counselling appointment through the campus health unit or the online form. In emergencies the crisis line responds 24/7; sessions are completely confidential.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kıyıkent University a foundation university, and are its diplomas equivalent?

Yes, it is a foundation university. Our diplomas have the same legal validity as state university diplomas; the university is supervised by YÖK.

How is the scholarship rate determined?

Quotas of 100%, 75%, 50% and 25% scholarships are defined according to your ÖSYM placement ranking. Quotas vary by programme; details are on the programme pages.

Can a scholarship be lost?

To keep a scholarship you must stay above the GPA lower limit; for full-scholarship students it is 2.50. A disciplinary penalty can also lead to the scholarship being cancelled.

Is the preparatory class compulsory?

In English-taught programmes, those who pass the proficiency exam after registration start their department directly; others go to a one-year preparatory class. Preparatory class is not compulsory in Turkish-taught programmes.

Can I make a transfer?

Yes. Transfer applications are announced by Student Affairs at the start of each semester; conditions follow the Transfer Directive and YÖK legislation.

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