ERASMUS POLİCY STATEMENT

Yozgat Bozok University (YOBU): Erasmus Policy Statement

As a forward-thinking and research-oriented institution, Yozgat Bozok University (YOBU) places the internationalization of higher education at the core of its strategic mission. Our university is dedicated to elevating the quality of education and research while enhancing its global visibility. YOBU’s primary objective is to reinforce its integration into the European Education Area by fostering innovation in teaching, learning, and academic research. We are committed to developing robust frameworks for European and international cooperation through student and staff mobility, innovative curriculum design, and the establishment of sustainable thematic networks.

Our Strategic Vision and Commitments

Yozgat Bozok University ensures a transparent and inclusive environment for all its members. By prioritizing full recognition of ECTS, academic certification, and non-discrimination, YOBU aims to expand its multilateral collaborations with industrial enterprises and international partners. We emphasize the integration of ICT-based content and modern pedagogies to prepare our students for a diverse, globalized society. Our participation in various Erasmus+ Key Actions is a testament to our goal of fostering a deep understanding of cultural diversity across European and non-European borders.

For YOBU, internationalization is not merely a goal but a long-term investment in our students, staff, and local stakeholders. The Foreign Relations Office at Yozgat Bozok University serves as the central hub for executing this vision, promoting international competitiveness and building a global institutional profile.

Policy Objectives

To achieve its internationalization goals, Yozgat Bozok University focuses on:

• Curricular Integration: Incorporating international joint programs and global perspectives into existing academic curricula.

• Strategic Research: Promoting adult education and centralized research projects that align with global academic trends.

• Global Collaboration: Expanding research and educational partnerships with prestigious institutions worldwide.

• Inclusive Mobility: Providing international educational experiences for students at all levels (Bachelor, Master, and PhD) and fostering the integration of international staff.

• Equity and Transparency: Ensuring that mobility opportunities are accessible to all students and staff through objective and merit-based selection processes, strictly adhering to the principle of non-discrimination.

Implementation and Modernization

YOBU’s strategy for the Erasmus+ program implementation is built on encouraging participants to acquire new skills that enhance employability. Beyond traditional education, we promote traineeships and volunteering activities that connect our students with local authorities, NGOs, and training experts. This multi-layered cooperation plays a vital role in shaping educational policies at local, national, and international levels.

Through the Erasmus+ Program, Yozgat Bozok University’s modernization strategy includes:

• Excellence in Teaching: Developing joint degrees and modernizing curricula to include multicultural issues and e-learning study forms. We aim to enhance social responsibility and gender equality across all academic activities.

• Labor Market Alignment: Increasing mobility for studies and placements to ensure that our graduates and staff meet the evolving demands of the global labor market.

• Internationalization at Home: Providing students and staff who cannot participate in physical mobility with access to internationalized curricula and interaction with incoming international peers.

• Bridge Between Theory and Practice: Strengthening work-based learning by involving external stakeholders and industry representatives in the development of study programs.

• Linguistic Diversity: Supporting language learning for outgoing participants and offering comprehensive Turkish language and culture courses for incoming students and staff to facilitate successful integration.

• Impact and Dissemination: Actively sharing project results and monitoring the career paths of our graduates to assess the long-term impact of their international experiences.