Istanbul Technical University - University at Buffalo
This program is run by Istanbul Technical University (ITU) and the University at Buffalo (UB). It has been admitting students since 2003. Students will complete the first and third year at ITU and the second and fourth year at UB. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a diploma from both ITU and UB.
The period of study is 4 years and the medium of the program is English. To begin their studies, students must receive a minimum TOEFL score of 79 IBT (or an equivalent score from another internationally recognized English exam). Those who cannot achieve proficiency in the language are to attend a preparatory program in English at ITU. Students are allowed up to 2 years to complete the preparatory program.
The payment is to be made in TL currency while studying at ITU and in US Dollar while studying at the University at Buffalo. Registered students take ITU courses at the ITU Maslak Campus (Istanbul) and take SUNY courses at the University at Buffalo (Buffalo, NY, USA).
The Students who complete their program successfully at these recognized universities will have the right to work legally in their field of study for a certain period in the United States via Optional Practical Training (OPT).
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