Bursa Uludağ University’s internationalization activities are planned and implemented through a holistic approach that encompasses all areas, particularly academic work and administrative capacity. In this process, monitoring criteria are established within the scope of internationalization, evaluated with internal (academic and administrative units) and international stakeholders (International Academic Advisory Board), and necessary improvements are made.

IARO is composed of coordinators who specialize in internationalization and possess overseas education experience. These coordinators contribute directly to the university’s internationalization processes by sharing their vision and expertise within the institution.

IARO employs sufficient academic and administrative personnel from diverse backgrounds, enabling the effective execution of cooperation processes, exchange programs, and joint project activities. In addition, there is a competent multilingual staff capable of managing international communication. This capacity is utilized not only for effective communication with international stakeholders, but also for verifying the credibility and accuracy of individuals and institutions contacting or intended to collaborate with the university, including document verification and examination of higher education institutions.

Routine Activities

• Evaluating collaboration opportunities with foreign higher education institutions in line with YÖK criteria, through participatory and transparent consultation with senior management and faculty stakeholders.

• Preparing agreement documents and conducting signature procedures.

• Strategically assessing all forms of communication, such as foreign partnership requests, visit inquiries, or academic event invitations, and sharing them with relevant units or internally, if deemed appropriate.

• Reviewing stakeholder profiles during the stages of international collaboration and, upon agreement, initiating and following up communication on behalf of faculties as a central unit.

• Evaluating and directing internal institutional requests related to international matters.

• Monitoring general data and information about the university and conveying institutional information during international promotion processes.

• Organizing periodic meetings with UAIB unit coordinators to monitor the internationalization processes of faculties and evaluate suggestions for improvement.

• Advising stakeholders to enhance institutional capacity during the internationalization process (e.g., offering English-taught courses/programs, improving integration processes for international students, etc.).

• Forwarding administrative correspondence from abroad (e.g., diploma verification, international student applications) to relevant units and conducting correspondence on behalf of the institution when necessary.

• Identifying and disseminating opportunities such as international internships, education, and research programs and projects to support students and academics in enhancing their international experience and accessing global academic networks.