How can I arrive in Konya?
Although there is a couple of direct international flights to Konya, you might find a connecting flight from İstanbul much easier. After arriving in İstanbul or Ankara, you may choose to take the high-speed train to Konya as well. From Ankara, the plane is not an option due to the proximity of the two cities. Also, you can take buses from any city in Turkey to Konya.
How is the public transportation in Konya?
Buses, minibusses (dolmuş), tramways, bicycles, and electric scooters (BinBin) are the main public transportations in Konya. You can use a contactless credit card or Konya ELKART (rechargeable public transportation car sold for 1.5₺ in signed metal booths) for payment in buses and trams. In minibusses (dolmuş), you can pay only in cash. The full bus fare is 2.50₺, while the bus fare for students is 1.55₺. Once you got your NEÜ student ID card, you can use it in buses and trams after you top it up. For bicycles and electric scooters, you must use a credit card.
How can I arrive in NEÜ?
After you arrive at the airport, you can either take a taxi or take the airport buses run by a company called HAVAŞ. Airport buses will take you to the city center (15₺ - 2021 price) from where you can take public transportation to your accommodation. Public transportation from the city center to
University Center: Buses number 2, 3, 4, and 74 - minibusses number 2 and 4
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry: Bus number 1
Köyceğiz (Main) Campus: Bus number 1
If you arrive in Konya by train, after 10 minutes walk, you can take buses 8, 13 or 14 to go to the city center or buses 2 or 4 to the university.
If you take a bus to Konya, from the bus station you can take the tram to the city center.
Buses are running until midnight while trams work 24 hours.
Bicycles and electric scooters are available at certain stations.
Useful apps for public transportation in Konya are ATUS and MoovitApp. You can use them to learn about how to get anywhere in Konya and the timetables for the buses.
What are the English-medium courses?
You can access the list of English-medium courses here.
Where can I stay in Konya while I am studying at NEÜ?
Unfortunately, NEÜ does not have a student dormitory. However, there are a lot of accommodation options around NEÜ both private dormitories and rental houses for students.
How can I access to Academic Calendar?
You can access the academic calendar here.
I am a European citizen. Do I have to get a visa or residence permit?
Yes. Although European citizens are welcomed to Turkey without visas, within 30 days after arrival, they have to apply for a residence permit to study in Turkish universities as exchange students. Applications are received online at https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/
Do you have internship opportunities at NEÜ?
Yes. If you are interested in doing your internship at NEÜ, you can check the available positions here. Also, you can contact us at [email protected] for further options.
Who are the contact persons for Erasmus+?
You can access the list of Erasmus departmental coordinators here. Also, Erasmus Office is always here to help you with all your inquires and needs.
My university does not have an agreement with NEÜ but I want to be an exchange student at NEÜ. What should I do?
You can contact directly us and your Erasmus Office, so we can initiate a bilateral agreement with your institution. Also, you can come to NEÜ as an exchange student without an agreement, under Free Mover status, by paying the semester fee.
