An Approach to Supporting Study Completion
Istanbul Nişantaşı University offers scholarship continuity, needs-based assistance, support requests and work opportunities compatible with study to help address the risk of financial disruption to education. Student guidance and free learning opportunities complement these mechanisms.
The University’s approach includes enabling students to communicate economic and social needs arising during education to the relevant support channels and helping them continue their studies. Needs-based mechanisms and learning and guidance opportunities available to the wider student population operate under their respective eligibility conditions.
Official source: Practices supporting study completion
Scholarship Continuity and Need Based Financial Support
The Uninterrupted Scholarship practice emphasises maintaining support during education. Scholarship scope, duration and continuation depend on the applicable directive and admission conditions. The Scholarship Directive links awards for full and partial scholarship programmes listed in the ÖSYM guide to the normal period of study and excludes summer school.
The Directive also provides for needs-based scholarships for students who experience unforeseen payment difficulties and document their circumstances. The Scholarship Commission assesses applications for need-based financial aid and scholarships; decisions are submitted to the Rectorate and become final following approval by the Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Official source: Uninterrupted Scholarship practice · Scholarship Directive Articles 5 6 8 and 9
Communicating Economic and Social Needs
The Support Request Form enables students to report economic and social needs to the relevant university units. Requests for needs-based financial support, scholarships and discounts are assessed according to individual needs and available support opportunities.
This mechanism enables students to communicate difficulties and have requests for assistance with continued study considered.
Official source: Support Request Form practice and application link
Student Guidance through NISH Coaching
The Faculty Orientation Guide describes NISH Coaching as a system in which academic and administrative staff provide guidance to associate and bachelor’s degree students. Students experiencing difficulties at university can contact their coaches, who help connect them with appropriate people or units.
The Guide states that student lists are updated each semester. This general guidance mechanism supports referral to the relevant university services.
Official source: Faculty Orientation Guide NISH Coaching section PDF page 12
Free KPSS and DGS Preparation Opportunities
The official orientation guide describes free preparation courses for the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS) for associate degree students and the Public Personnel Selection Examination (KPSS) for all students. These opportunities support educational progression and preparation for public-sector employment without an additional course fee.
The courses are general student opportunities. Participation schedules and application conditions should be checked through announcements for the relevant period.
Official source: Faculty Orientation Guide Free DGS KPSS Courses section PDF page 12 · International Office FAQ Free DGS KPSS Courses
A Free Learning Example Artificial Intelligence Certificate Programme
The Istanbul Nişantaşı University and FutureX announcement dated 28 January 2025 offered the first module of an Artificial Intelligence Certificate Programme free of charge to university students and academics. The Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Fundamentals module was scheduled for 10–23 February 2025.
The announcement specifies a participation certificate at the end of each module. Free provision applies to the first module. This is a skills-development opportunity for university students and was not advertised as a programme exclusively for low-income students.
Official source: Artificial Intelligence Certificate Programme announcement 28 January 2025
Paid Work Compatible with Study
The Nev Assistant programme enables eligible students to earn income and gain experience on campus. Assessment considers suitability for the role alongside economic circumstances and support needs.
Official source: Nev Assistant Student Recruitment
Working Conditions and Continued Education
The Part-Time Student Employment Directive limits work to 15 hours per week and 60 hours per month. It regulates payment and social insurance arrangements and provides for schedules to be adjusted around changes to classes.
The programme is subject to student-status, income and other eligibility conditions. The published Directive excludes foreign nationals. It provides an opportunity for eligible students to earn income during their studies.
Official source: Part-Time Student Employment Directive Articles 6 9 12 and 14