MERSIN UNIVERSITY

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND PROJECT COORDINATION OFFICE

The International Relations and Project Coordination Office of Mersin University is the unit responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient implementation of national and international projects, collaborations, and external relations activities aimed at social benefit and local development within Mersin University.

Within the scope of restructuring efforts, in accordance with the official letter dated 27.12.2019 of the Mersin University Department of Personnel Affairs and the relevant decision taken, the International Relations Coordination Office was merged with the Projects and Research Coordination Office of Mersin University. In this context, the duties and responsibilities of the Office were expanded and redefined to include not only the management and development of international relations and the implementation of exchange programs, but also the dissemination of project culture in the fields of social benefit and local development, and enabling academic staff to benefit more effectively from national and international funding sources.

Accordingly, the unit continues its activities under the name “Mersin University International Relations and Project Coordination Office,” operating under the Rectorate of Mersin University. With its new structure, the Office aims to enhance the University’s visibility at both national and international levels, strengthen project-based cooperation among academic and administrative units, and coordinate projects carried out within the framework of various international programs—particularly those of the European Union—focusing on social benefit and local development.

As of today, the Mersin University International Relations and Project Coordination Office continues to play a significant role in the fields of innovation, internationalization, and institutional capacity building in line with the University’s strategic goals.

Our Office:

• Represents our University on national and international platforms,

• Facilitates cooperation between Mersin University and domestic and international institutions,

• Manages national and international exchange programs,

• Develops national and international projects in the fields of social benefit and local development within Mersin University or in cooperation with other institutions and organizations,

• Continues to provide consultancy services to academic staff of our University on project idea development, project writing, and project implementation related to social benefit and local development.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  MISSION

  The mission of the Mersin University International Relations and Project Coordination Office is to develop the University’s academic, cultural, and strategic collaborations at national and international levels; to promote an education and training approach based on universal values through student and academic staff mobility; to support knowledge production, social benefit, and local development through the projects it implements and supports; and to increase the global visibility of the University within the scope of these activities.

  In line with this mission, the Office carries out activities compatible with national and international funding sources such as European Union grants, the Erasmus Program, grants provided by Ministries, and Development Agencies; encourages University members and local stakeholders to take an active role in project processes; and supports knowledge sharing through collaborations.

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  VISION

  The vision of the Mersin University International Relations and Project Coordination Office is to assume a leading role in creating a world university model by developing local, national, and international collaborations; ensuring maximum benefit from exchange programs; establishing strong relationships with national and international funding organizations; and developing sustainable projects and support services focused on social benefit and local development.