Frequently Asked Questions

1 - How can I apply for Istanbul Gedik University's summer school?

You can apply to the summer school online through the University Information System.

2 - When do registrations for the 2026 summer school begin?

Registrations will start on May 18, 2026, and continue until June 26, 2026.

3 - How many weeks does the summer school last?

The duration of the summer school is at least four weeks. For each course offered during the summer term, an intensive schedule is applied so that the total number of course hours is equivalent to that of a regular semester.

4 - What is the maximum number of courses or credits that can be taken?

Istanbul Gedik University associate and undergraduate students can take up to three courses in the summer term, excluding the foreign language preparatory class.

5 - Can I take courses from the upper class?

Undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.50 or above and associate degree students with a GPA of 3.00 or above may take courses from an upper class, provided that they have no failed lower-level courses and receive approval from their advisor, up to a maximum of 9 ECTS credits.

6 - I am a student at Istanbul Gedik University. Can I take courses from a different university?

(1) Courses offered at Istanbul Gedik University during the summer school cannot be taken from another university. To take a course from another university, the student must have applied for the relevant course at IGUN and the course must not have been offered at our university.
(2) For Istanbul Gedik University students to take courses from the summer term of other higher education institutions, the base score of the relevant department/program at the university where the summer term is provided must be higher than the student's central placement score (YGS, LYS, TYT, YKS, DGS) for the year they were admitted. With the recommendation of the department/program head and the approval of the relevant administrative board, the student can take up to three courses from other universities.

7 - Is there a make-up exam in the summer school?

No make-up or resit exams are held during the summer term.

8 - Are first and second education types subject to the same program in the summer school?

In the summer school, first and second education students are subject to the same program.

9 - How are the summer school fees calculated?

Course fees are calculated on a per-credit basis. For detailed information, you can visit the fees page on our website.

10 - I registered for the summer school but changed my mind. Can I get a refund?

If a student registers for a course but does not attend or fails, the fee is not refunded. In case the course is not opened or there is a schedule conflict, the full fee is refunded. Additionally, if the student provides documentation that they have passed the course after registration, the full fee is refunded.

11 - Can I make changes to my courses after the summer school course registration?

After final registration in the summer school, withdrawal, course addition, dropping courses, and leave of absence are not permitted.

12 - How can I access the summer school guidelines?

For other matters related to the summer school, you can review the Istanbul Gedik University Summer Term Guidelines.