Delightful Istanbul and Cyprus 2026 Summer Schools: Accredited Short-Term Mobility Programmes

The Delightful Istanbul 2026 Summer School and the Delightful Late Summer Edition Cyprus 2026 Summer School are internationally oriented, credit-bearing short-term mobility programmes organized by Istanbul Aydin University. Designed in line with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS), these programmes provide students with the opportunity to engage in intensive academic study while gaining intercultural experience.

Delightful Istanbul 2026 Summer School:

Held in Istanbul, this programme offers 11 short-term mobility courses across multiple faculties. The registration deadline is 25 June 2026, with an early bird application deadline of 27 March 2026.

Courses are offered within the following faculties:

Faculty of Administrative Sciences

• Brand Management – 6 ECTS (Blended Online Mobility Erasmus+);
• Digital Marketing – 5 ECTS (Blended Online Mobility Erasmus+);
• International Organizations & World Politics – 5 ECTS (Blended Online Mobility Erasmus+);
• SAP Integration of Business Processes – 5 ECTS (Blended Online Mobility Erasmus+).

Faculty of Engineering

• Multi-Criteria Decision Making – 5 ECTS (Blended Online Mobility Erasmus+).

Faculty of Architecture and Design

• Istanbul as a Living Laboratory: Urban Analysis & Architectural Mapping – 6 ECTS (Blended Online Mobility Erasmus+).

Faculty of Fine Arts

• Art, History and Heritage of Anatolia – 5 ECTS (Blended Online Mobility Erasmus+);
• Culinary Art of Anatolia (Master Chef) – 3 ECTS.

Faculty of Medicine

• Genetics and Medical Biotechnology – 6 ECTS (Blended Online Mobility Erasmus+);
• Neuroscience – 6 ECTS (Blended Online Mobility Erasmus+).

Language Programme (open to students, faculty, and administrative staff)

• Introduction to Turkish Language & Culture – 5 ECTS (Blended Online Mobility Erasmus+).

The programme integrates academic coursework with a structured social and cultural activity programme, as well as organized accommodation options.

Fees:

• Early Bird: €950 (deadline: 27 March 2026);
• Regular: €1,100 (deadline: 25 June 2026).

You can find more information about the Istanbul programme here.

Delightful Late Summer Edition Cyprus 2026 Summer School

The Cyprus programme offers a focused short-term mobility experience.

Course Offered:

• Digital Marketing – 3 ECTS (Blended Online Mobility Erasmus+).

The application deadline is 24 July 2026, and the programme fee is €1,190.

You can find more information about the Cyprus programme here.

Academic and Programme Features: Both summer schools are delivered in English and require a minimum B2 level of proficiency. The blended mobility format combines online and on-site learning components, ensuring flexibility while maintaining academic rigor.