Erasmus Experience in Istanbul, Turkey by Masoud

Why did you choose to go to Istanbul, Turkey?

PhD studies

How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

4 years 1800tl monthly

What is the student lifestyle like in Istanbul?

Unprecedented

Would you recommend the city and the University of Istanbul to other students?

Strongly

What is the food like?

All types of meals

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Istanbul?

No i found him easily wit no cost.

How much does it cost to live in Istanbul?

It depends to each person´s life style. But for me about 1800tl.

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

There are various langauage courses at the university.

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Istanbul from your city?

Airplane

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Istanbul?

Boğaz , istiklal caddesi , so on.

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Istanbul?

Kfc, Mc donald, dominos, tatlises kebab.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Hagha sophia, sultanahmet, beyoğlu, kadikoy

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Istanbul in the future?

Go with confident and enjoy istanbul.