Mevlana Exchange Programme is a programme which aims the exchange of students and academic staff between the Turkish higher aducation institution and higher education instutions of other countries. With the regulation published in August 23, 2011 (num :28034), student and academic staff exchange between Turkish higher education institutions and higher education institutions of other countries has been possible.

Student may study abroad for one(minimum) or two(maximum) terms and academic staff may lecture abroad from one week(minimum) to three months(maximum). Accordingly, students and academic staff from any country may benefit from this programme being hosted by Turkish higher education institutions in order to study or lecture.

MEVLANA

The original name of Mevlana, from whom the name of the programs is inspired, is Muhammed Celaleddin. Mevlana was born in 1207 in Belh of Horasan distinct that is now in the border of Afghanistan. The name "Mevlana" was used by Sultan Veled, Şems-i Tebrizi and his lovers, and virtually is a universal symbol which identifies with him. Also, he is known as Rumi by the Western people. Mevlana lived in the 13th century, but as a sufi who got beyond the ages with his works, did not make any discrimination between people as indicated in his verse "Come, come whoever you are". As well as his mercy, voluntary and unlimited humanity, he had endless tolerance and he impressed and life. 

Throughout his education, he visited the educational institutions of various cities in different countries not only as a student but also a scholar. Mevlana attributed great importance to "change" in his philosophy throughout his life.