Double diploma program between IUS and Marmara University

4 DOUBLE DIPLOMA OPTIONS:

COMPUTER ENGINEERING
BIOENGINEERING
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
LAW

ADVANTAGES:

TWO UNIVERSITIES, TWO DIPLOMAS
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
STUDYING IN SARAJEVO AND ISTANBUL

International University of Sarajevo is proud to present a new opportunity for a better future where it offers dynamic and motivated candidates enrollment in new study programs for obtaining a double diploma, which is conducted in cooperation with the prestigious Marmara University (MU), Republic of Turkiye.

The implemented joint study programs are as follows: Computer Engineering, Bioengineering, English Language Teaching and Law. These joint study programs combine the best aspects of these two partner universities and provide the advantage of studying in Sarajevo and Istanbul. Upon successful completion of a four-year course of study, graduates are awarded two separate diplomas, one issued by IUS and the other issued by Marmara University.

Marmara University, established in 1883, is one of the oldest educational institutions in Turkiye. The University consists of 16 faculties, 9 schools and 11 institutes.

Close to 3,000 academic staff and more than 70,000 students contribute to Marmara University’s academic activities today, making it one of the most important institutions of higher education in Turkey. We invite all ambitious students to take advantage of this opportunity that IUS now offers you and enroll in one of the four offered study programs through our established international cooperation.

The first and second academic years of the joint double diploma program are carried out at IUS and the third and fourth at MU. Preparatory English language classes are held at IUS.

Quota: 5 students for each study program
Secondary education has been completed with a grade point average of at least 3.0 out of a total of 5.0 (or equivalent)
Students enrolled in a joint double diploma program may not attend classes before passing the Proficiency Exam to be taken at IUS.

Quota: 5 students for each study program
Admission of Turkish candidates will be done by the Center for Selection and Admission of Students "OSYM" in accordance with Turkish regulations implemented by MU and established enrollment standards set by MU and OSYM for MU, all for the purpose of implementing enrollment procedures required by Turkish regulations, in accordance with the OSYM schedule.

All international applications are conducted through the IUS portal https://apply.ius.edu.ba

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES

Create an account for your application.
Fill out the application form. You are required to attach the following documents:
- Certificate of impunity from your home country (this document must be obtained with the date of issue not older than 3 months, and certified by the original seal and signature of the competent institution. You need to obtain this document immediately before leaving for BiH, even if you have it when applying.) You will need two copies - one to apply for studying and one to apply for a residence permit. Bosnian translation will be done here)
- Motivation letter
- Two recommendation letters
- Birth certificate - translated into English if it is in another language (here it will be translated into Bosnian)
- High school diploma and transcript of grades;
- Certificate of English language proficiency min. level B2 and a total score above 6.00 (Applicants have the choice to submit a TOEFL / IELTS certificate or to take the IUS English Proficiency Exam)
- Copy of passport (valid for at least two years)
- Four photos, dimensions 6x4
If the application is accepted, the candidate will be informed of the next steps.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

The language of instruction in the double diploma program will be English. All students who register for enrollment in the double diploma program are required to score the required number of points on the English Proficiency test offered at IUS.

Prospective students are exempted from taking the final English Proficiency Test (Proficiency Exam) if:

Have passed the TOEFL IBT with at least 79 points;
Have obtained a high school diploma / BA diploma / MA diploma /title in a country where English is the official language in use;
Have obtained a high school diploma from one of the internationally recognized programs in which English is the official language, as follows:
AICE diploma: Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education
IB diploma : International Baccalaureate

If candidates apply for a YTB scholarship to fund their stay in Turkey, they will be required to have a minimum of A2 level Turkish language proficiency certificate prior to their arrival in Turkey, and by the time of graduation, these students will obtain a minimum C1 Turkish language proficiency certificate.

Prospective students are exempted from taking the final English Proficiency Test (Proficiency Exam) if:

Have passed the TOEFL IBT with at least 79 points;
Have obtained a high school diploma / BA diploma / MA diploma /title in a country where English is the official language in use;
Have obtained a high school diploma from one of the internationally recognized programs in which English is the official language, as follows:
AICE diploma: Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education
IB diploma : International Baccalaureate

Bachelor’s Degree Programs	Turkish Students (TR Citizens)	International Students	Home Students (BiH Citizens)
Computer Engineering	5,000 EUR	5,000 EUR	8,000 BAM
Bioengineering	4,500 EUR	4,500 EUR	9,000 BAM
English Language Teaching	4,500 EUR	4,500 EUR	8,000 BAM
Law	5,500 EUR	5,500 EUR	8,500 BAM
Marmara University	48,840.00 TL ( English Language Teaching 32,820.00 TL - Law 36,912.00 TL)