General Information for Preparatory Program
What is the Modular System?
The primary aim of Ibn Haldun University’s School of Languages’ English Preparatory Program is to prepare students for academic studies using a communicative approach and to encourage them to become independent and motivated learners. Considering the student profiles and the academic needs of the university, it was decided that a modular system, which is flexible and can rapidly respond to changes, would be the most suitable structure.
A module is a structured series of learning experiences with a defined beginning and end. This system allows students to progress at their own pace and receive immediate feedback on their achievements. The modular system helps students achieve the target language skills and increases the efficiency of language education. An academic year consists of five modules, with each module lasting eight weeks.
Levels in Our English Preparatory Program
• Elementary (A)
• Pre-lntermediate ( B)
• lntermediate (C)
• Upper-lntermediate (D)
• Pre-Faculty (E)
For students to successfully complete any module, they must not exceed the absence limit and must fulfill the conditions outlined in the Module Assessment Criteria set by the School of Languages. Students who fail to succeed in a module will repeat the same module in the next cycle. To take the English Proficiency Exam (IPE), students must pass all modules they attend, including the Pre-Faculty module.
Exemption tests and Required Scores for English Preparatory Program
Students can be exempt from the English Preparatory Program by achieving the required scores in one of the following exams:
● KPDS/ÜDS/YDS: 90
● TOEFL-IBT: 80
● PTE Academic: 55
● ITEX: 55
● Catalyst: 55
● CPE: C
● CAE: C
● FCE: B
Program Details
Elementary Level
Students who score below the required level in the placement test at the beginning of the year start at this level. The goal at this stage is for students to acquire basic English vocabulary and grammar skills, develop their listening and comprehension abilities, and gain the communication skills necessary for daily life. To pass this level, students must succeed in quizzes, exams, process-based writing assignments, complete regular homework, and submit a video project.
Pre-lntermediate Level
At this level, students work on improving their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills while preparing for the transition to academic English. Skills such as writing paragraphs, delivering presentations, and participating in discussions are developed at this stage. Success is measured through classroom assessments, vocabulary quizzes, and assignments.
lntermediate Level
This level marks the beginning of academic English studies. Students learn how to read academic texts, write essays, and analyze materials. They also develop their research skills by using internet sources and academic databases. Success is measured through group discussions, oral presentations, and process- based essays.
Upper-Intermediate Level
At the upper-intermediate level, the focus is on enhancing academic reading, listening, and writing skills through subject-specific texts related to the students’ fields of study. Weekly themes are used to teach various skills without relying on a main coursebook. Success is assessed through portfolios, essays, quizzes, and participation in class discussions.
Pre-Faculty Level
This level bridges the gap between the English Preparatory Program and the faculty programs. In addition to language proficiency, the goal is to prepare students for academic challenges by developing skills in academic research, analytical thinking, and presentation. Success in this level is required for students to take part in the English Proficiency Exam.
Attendance and Absenteeism
Achieving the required level of English proficiency necessitates consistent attendance in all classes. In the English Preparatory Program, students must attend at least 90% of the total classes. Failure to meet this attendance requirement will result in the student not being able to proceed to the next module, even if they have passed their coursework. Students who voluntarily enroll in the English Preparatory Program may begin their undergraduate studies in the following academic year if they meet the attendance and proficiency requirements.
Use of English in Class
All classes in the English Preparatory Program are conducted in English, as the program is designed for a university with an English-medium curriculum. Therefore, English should always be used as the communication language in class and as much as possible outside the classroom to improve language skills.
Medical Reports
Students in the English Preparatory Program are expected to attend all classes and participate in all exams and assignments. Any student who attends less than 90% of the classes, whether due to illness, disciplinary actions, or any other documented or undocumented reasons, will not be considered as having fulfilled the course requirements. In cases of serious illness, students may be excused from classes upon presentation of a medical report issued by a hospital.
Assessment and Evaluation in the English Preparatory Program
The success of students in the English Preparatory Program is evaluated through a variety of assessment methods. Although there are slight differences between modules, the general assessment criteria include:
● Process-based writing
● Timed writing tasks
● Presentations
● Quizzes
● Homework
● A midterm exam
● A final exam at the end of each module, known as the MET (Module Exit Test), which determines whether a student can proceed to the next module.
Objecting Exam Results
Appeals to exam results must be submitted within three business days after the results are announced. Late appeals will not be considered. Students must submit a signed petition to the English Preparatory Program Coordinator to initiate an appeal. The Exam Review Committee, composed of the teachers of the module in which the student is enrolled and a member of the Assessment and Evaluation Office, will review the appeal and announce a final decision within five business days.
Exam Rules
• Students must arrive at the exam venue at least 10 minutes before the exam starts.
• Students must bring their own necessary supplies, such as pens and erasers.
• Latecomers are allowed to enter the exam room within the first 15 minutes but will not be granted extra time.
• Latecomers arriving after the first session will not be allowed into the exam room and will not be eligible for a make-up exam.
• Students are not allowed to leave the exam room within the first 30 minutes of the exam.
• Mobile phones must be turned off and placed on the invigilator’s desk before the exam begins.
• Students must ensure that no course materials are left on or under their desks before the exam begins.
• Any student attempting to cheat will have their exam paper marked and be subject to disciplinary action.
Contact
Address: Ibn Haldun University Başakşehir Campus, School of Languages Building
Phone: +90 212 692 0212 - Extension 2510
Email: prep.english@ihu.edu.tr Website: sl.ihu.edu.tr Instagram: @ihu_prep_english
Arabic Preparatory Program
Each student enrolled in undergraduate programs at Ibn Haldun University has the right to participate in the Arabic Preparatory Program. Students who have completed or are exempted from the English Preparatory Program can fill out the “Voluntary Preparatory” form to apply for the Arabic Preparatory Program, which lasts one academic year. Like the English program, the Arabic Preparatory Program operates on a modular system, with five modules offered throughout the year. Students who successfully complete all five modules will reach a B2 level by the 22 end of the year.
Successful students who meet certain conditions may also have the opportunity to study Arabic abroad. An additional advantage of the modular system is that students can transition to their undergraduate programs after completing the necessary modules, and their exemption decisions are forwarded to their respective faculties.
The maximum allowed absence for each module in the Arabic Preparatory Program is 12 hours. Students may present up to two medical reports per module, which must be submitted to the administration within two days of issuance. Absences for any reason related to university activities are still counted as absences, and excuses are not accepted. Students who fail more than twice in a year will lose their right to free Arabic preparatory education at the university.
Students who do not participate in the Arabic Preparatory Program can take Arabic courses during their undergraduate studies through ARA-coded courses, as part of the university’s multilingual policy. In these courses, the maximum allowed absence is 14 hours per semester, and students can submit up to two medical reports, which must be delivered within two days of issuance.
Students with Arabic proficiency can take exemption exams at the beginning of the semester or obtain at least a 50 score on YDS or YÖKDİL exams to be exempt from Arabic courses. Those who are exempt from Arabic courses or complete their required courses can continue improving their language skills through elective cultural Arabic courses or by participating in conversation clubs throughout their undergraduate studies.
Contact Information:
Address: Ibn Haldun University Başakşehir Campus, School of Languages Building
Phone: +90 212 692 0212 - Extension 2511 Email: arabic@ihu.edu.tr
Website: sl.ihu.edu.tr Instagram: @ihuarabic
Turkish Preparatory Program
In addition to the preparatory program, the Turkish Unit faculty also conducts credit/non-credit Turkish courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, Turkish courses given to other foreign language instructors, IHU Summer School Language Program Turkish courses, and Turkish courses open to non-university institutions. In line with the university’s “three language learning” policy, it provides compulsory and elective Turkish Preparatory education to international students, who constitute 35% of all students. Compulsory and elective Turkish preparatory education consists of five different levels, each lasting 7 weeks; A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1, adapted to ADP criteria. In addition to language education, there are also activities aimed at providing students with general academic competence in language preparatory classes that support the transition to academic life. Starting from the B1 level, students are prepared for the course periods by providing academic reading and writing training. As in other preparatory programs of the School of Languages, a modular system is applied in the Turkish Preparatory Program. Each module consists of 7 weeks of lessons and exams are held in the 8th week.
In addition to the preparatory program, the Turkish Unit also offers TUR coded courses for undergraduate and graduate students. TUR 301/302/303/304 coded courses are compulsory courses that undergraduate students who have not studied the Turkish Preparatory Program at IHU must take. TUR 501/502 courses are planned to meet the needs of graduate and doctoral students at IHU. The unit, which also offers elective Turkish courses for students who have completed their compulsory courses, aims to maintain and develop the students’ language skills.
Proficiency and Placement Exams are applied to every student who will enroll in the preparatory program or who wants to be exempted. The Turkish Proficiency Exam, which is applied two or three times a year depending on the student admission process, is a comprehensive assessment exam designed to evaluate the student’s ability to use Turkish effectively and efficiently in various contexts. Placement exams are applied to determine the level of Turkish language courses that students are required to take within the scope of the Multilingualism Policy, namely TUR 301/302/303/304 for undergraduate students and TUR 501/502/503/504 for graduate students. The test section, which is a general assessment, measures students’ language skills through writing and speaking.
Contact
Address: Ibn Haldun University Başakşehir Complex School of Languages Building
Phone: 0 212 692 0212 - 2555
Institution Phone: +90 539 553 21 42
E-Mail: ihutomer@ihu.edu.tr Web: sl.ihu.edu.tr Instagram: @ihutomer
World Languages
Languages in the world are important elements that reflect the cultural diversity and richness of humanity. Each language represents a unique mindset, historical background and social structure. Learning a new language not only provides a person with a new means of communication, but also helps to better understand the history, values and lifestyle of the society in which that language is spoken by developing the ability to understand different cultures and think globally. In this context, when the values of Ibn Haldun University are examined, it will be seen that one of them is Multilingual Education. Students who continue their education at our university have the opportunity to learn the following world languages within the scope of multilingualism.
● German
● French
● Spanish 23
● Persian
● Armenian
● Hebrew
● Japanese
● Chinese
● Korean
● Kurdish
Contact
Address : Ibn Haldun University Başakşehir Complex School of Languages Building
Phone : 0 212 692 0212 - 2512
E-Mail : dillerokulu@ihu.edu.tr
Web : sl.ihu.edu.tr
General Information for Undergraduate Programs
The duration of education in undergraduate programs is 4 years, excluding preparatory class. Students must complete their undergraduate programs, which are four years long, within a maximum of seven years, regardless of whether they register for each semester, starting from the semester in which the courses related to the program they are registered, excluding the foreign language preparatory class.
Those who complete 60 ECTS credits from the courses in their course plans are defined as second- year students, those who complete 120 ECTS credits are defined as third-year students, and those who complete 180 ECTS credits are defined as fourth-year students.
Students who complete 240 ECTS credits, including all courses in their curriculum, are at least B2 level in Turkish, English and Arabic, and have a GPA above 2.00 are eligible to graduate. Tuition fees are determined by the Board of Trustees each year and published on the website.
The tuition fee exemption continues for 1+1 year in the English Preparatory Program and for 4+1 years in the undergraduate program. The cash payments made within the scope of the scholarships are non-refundable and continue uninterruptedly for 9 months a year, 1+1 year in the English Preparatory Program and 4 years in the undergraduate program, provided that the student registers for the courses and attends them and does not receive any disciplinary punishment. These periods are extended by 2 more semesters for students continuing in the double major program and 1 more semester for students continuing in the minor program.
General Information for Graduate Programs
Our graduate education programs have played a leading role in our university’s mission of “training researchers who are open to all sources of knowledge and prioritize contribution to humanity.” Our graduate students are offered comprehensive scholarship opportunities with the Teaching Assistantship and Research Assistantship programs. Our graduate students are trained as expert researchers and academicians. Our scholars work with our advisors in the relevant programs and report their activities on a monthly basis. Scholars studying in our university’s graduate programs can review the Graduate Scholarship Directive regarding scholarship conditions.
In graduate education programs, the normal education period for non-thesis master’s programs is 2 semesters, the maximum education period is 3 semesters; the normal education period for thesis master’s programs is 4 semesters, the maximum education period is 6 semesters; the normal education period for doctoral programs registered with a master’s degree is 8 semesters, the maximum education period is 12 semesters; the normal education period for doctoral programs registered with a bachelor’s degree (integrated doctorate) is 10 semesters, the maximum education period is 14 semesters.
The titles and degrees earned, the achievements determined by the programs, graduation conditions (ECTS, Multilingualism, GPA) are published on the TYÇÇ (Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework) information package page. You can visit the website to get detailed information about TYÇÇ.
Tuition fees are determined by the Board of Trustees every year and published on the website. The right to exemption or discount from tuition fees is 3 semesters in non-thesis master’s programs, 4 semesters in thesis master’s programs, 10 semesters in doctoral programs (integrated doctorate) registered with a bachelor’s degree, and 8 semesters in doctoral programs registered with a master’s degree. Non-thesis master’s programs consist of courses and graduation projects, thesis master’s programs consist of courses and thesis, and doctoral programs consist of courses, proficiency exams, thesis proposals, and thesis monitoring stages. In thesis master’s and doctoral programs, the thesis defense is carried out at the end of the thesis study. Our students have compulsory and elective course categories in their course plans and they must complete all courses in their course plans in order to graduate.
With the exception of Turkish courses in History and Turkish Studies graduate programs in English-medium graduate programs, a maximum of 2 Turkish courses can be selected in master’s and doctoral programs, and a maximum of 4 Turkish courses can be selected in doctoral programs registered with a bachelor’s degree, with the decision of the relevant Board of Directors. In all programs in graduate education, except for some programs, reaching a certain level in English, Turkish and Arabic (or a language other than Arabic) is considered a graduation requirement. Students can meet the graduation requirements for languages either by taking preparatory education before the program or by successfully completing the language courses they take during the program. Students who document that they have the required level of language proficiency in these languages with the results of the exam types accepted by the University also fulfill the graduation obligation. The level of proficiency in the language is determined by the Department Head. You can access detailed information about the Principles of Multilingualism on the relevant web page. During the thesis studies, our students are required to make a presentation about their graduate studies at the Social, Human and Management Sciences Graduate Studies Conference (GradCon) organized by the University or at a scientific meeting organized within or outside the University, with the approval of their thesis advisor, or to have published an article published or accepted for publication in a refereed journal.
Our students who have completed their doctoral thesis must present at least one article from their thesis, produced alone or together with other researchers using the name of the University, published in journals scanned by Web of Science, accepted for publication or received a revise and resubmit, or published or accepted for publication in a journal scanned by international field indexes approved by the relevant institute’s board of directors, together with their thesis before their thesis defense.