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AIFS is a premier provider of study abroad programs. Comprehensive fees cover tuition and housing with $800,000 in scholarship and grant funding available each year. A meal plan, tours and excursions, insurance and 24-hour emergency service are also included. Coordinated AIFS Flight Packages are available.
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Earn up to 17 credits studying with AIFS in Istanbul. Choose from a wide variety of courses at Bogazici University while living in one of the most dynamic countries in the world.

AIFS in Istanbul offers students the opportunity to choose from the full curriculum at Bogaziçi University. From business and economics, to Turkish and Ottoman history, to science and engineering courses, there are courses to fit every field of study.

Live in a student apartment close to campus, with meal plan, internet and public transportation included. Enjoy cultural and social activities such as guided city walks, visits to museums and cultural sites, trips to food and craft markets, and beach excursions. A day trip to the famous Princes’ Island is included, and optional excursions include a 3-day visit to Cappadocia, a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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At AIFS Abroad, we support all participants in their study or internship abroad journey — no matter their gender, race, religion, age, physical ability, or sexual orientation. Everyone’s identity is shaped by many different factors, and for some, faith, spirituality, and religion play an important role in choosing where to go.

We encourage you to think about what matters most to you as you explore your program options.
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At AIFS Abroad, we’re here to support you throughout your study or intern abroad experience. We encourage you to connect with the culture around you—both where you’re from and where you’re going.

Each person brings their own background and perspective, and that matters when choosing a program and a destination. Taking time to reflect on your identity and learning about the experiences of others is a meaningful part of going abroad.

Everyone’s journey is different, and where you go can shape how included and comfortable you feel. As you explore your options, we hope the information below helps you find the program and location that feel right for you.
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Everyone’s experience abroad is different. The study abroad or international internship program location you choose can affect how connected and supported you feel. As you review your options, we encourage you to use the information linked below to help find a program and place that’s the right fit for you.
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In response to the overwhelming global climate crisis, AIFS Abroad is pleased to make sustainability a key priority when considering organizational, operational, and programming decisions. We understand that the only way to effectively combat this crisis and mitigate the effects of climate change is to drastically reduce our environmental impact. Therefore, AIFS Abroad has committed to reaching carbon neutrality. AIFS Abroad is proud to announce we have signed the CANIE Accord, becoming the first US provider to make this commitment.
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Jenna
32
Female
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing school, city, and country

Mar 27, 2012

Turkey is an incredibly unique country and Istanbul is an amazing city. Istanbul is jam packed with history and culture and being immersed in it really enhances your experience. Bogazici is a great school with a beautiful campus and great professors. Learning about a subject from a different point of view is one of the most valuable experiences you can have. The professors are very friendly and you can talk to them anytime. All 3 campuses are easy to get to either by walking or by shuttle. But be careful, the buildings on the maps are abbreviated in their Turkish name! Food on and around campus is exceptional. Become a part of Exchange Student Network at Bogazici to meet Turkish and international students alike. Housing in the new dorm was nice but had some structural issues. Superdorm is nice but a little outdated. Entertainment surrounds you on and off campus, the Film department has a small theatre on campus that screens films every night from Amityville Horror movies to Marie Antoinette. Etiler and Bebek are just short walks and the rest of the city is accessible by bus,tram, subway, or ferry. You don't want to just stay in Istanbul though, go visit the rest of this incredibly beautiful, historic, and humble country!

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R.M.
32
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

AIFS in Istanbul

Mar 26, 2012

First of all, studying abroad in Istanbul is such a unique experience. If I didn't go on this program I don't think I ever would have had the opportunity to travel and live in Turkey for a summer. I would suggest this program to someone who is really looking for a one of a kind experience. Istanbul is such a breathtakingly beautiful city and the views from the Bogazici campus are unreal. I had the best experience and so much of it has to do with AIFS. AIFS made sure that we were taken care of and they made us all feel so welcome and like we had a home away from home. The program was great, and they made it really hard for you to get homesick. AIFS in Istanbul is the best experience that I've ever had. Like every study abroad opportunity, there will be a ton of difficulties, but that's all a part of the experience--cherish every moment!

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Ian
40
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5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great school, great support staff

Mar 26, 2012

My trip to Istanbul, and the classes I took at Bogazici University, were absolutely the best thing I could have used my summer vacation for. Bogazici is an excellent school with all classes taught in English. The neighborhood the school and dorms are located in is a stunningly gorgeous part of Istanbul, and I never felt unsafe in or around campus. The restaurants around campus are delicious (I especially recommend Mutfak, right off Rumeli Hisar). The classes were academically rigorous, and the faculty was extremely knowledgeable in their fields. The community is extremely welcoming, but locals speak very little English, so a Turkish phrasebook can be helpful. Other things you need to remember to bring are power adapters for the outlets, standard European 2-prong. Overall: Amazing city, wonderful people, and a great school make this a program I would recommend to anyone interested in travelling abroad.

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Ian Dehmel

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AIFS Semester or Academic Year Abroad in Istanbul

Why did you decide to study abroad with AIFS at Bogaziçi University?

Ian: I decided to go on the AIFS Bogaziçi summer program because it fit perfectly with my personal and professional goals. I'm working towards a position in the State Department, with a particular focus on the Eastern Mediterranean and energy policy, and the AIFS program in Istanbul allowed me the chance to study these issues in depth. Additionally, I learned that I have distant family living in Istanbul, and so the trip also had a personal significance for me as well.

What made your study abroad experience unique and special?

Ian: This experience was unique because Istanbul is unique. Istanbul sits at the literal border between Europe and Asia, East and West, and embodies the tension between tradition and modernity that we see raging all across the Middle East right now. From my time in Istanbul and Edirne, I learned that a real sense of living history is to walk down streets that conquering armies have walked for over a thousand years. Also, the opportunities AIFS provided us with really enhanced the learning experience. I saw UNESCO World Heritage sites and mosques that were old when the United States was still a collection of colonies, all in the largest city in Europe.

A shot of a Bogaziçi University building

How has this experience impacted your future?

Ian: My time spent in Turkey is already having an impact on my life, and I expect it will continue to provide me with new opportunities for a long time to come. I met wonderful, intelligent people who share my interests and exposed me to new ideas. Since coming home I have become involved in multicultural alliances encouraging cultural dialogue between the US and majority Muslim countries, which have opened yet more doors to other projects. This trip also contributed directly to my professional goals. I started learning Turkish in a class at Bogaziçi, and I have tried to keep advancing towards fluency since returning home.

The AIFS summer trip to Istanbul was a fantastic and productive way to spend my summer. The classes and extracurricular opportunities were all interesting and relevant to my field of study, and the financial aid I received from my school and AIFS made the trip much more affordable than if I had tried to go it alone. I would absolutely recommend this program to anyone with an interest in Turkey, Middle Eastern/European politics, or just someone looking for a great experience away from the usual tourist destinations.

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