Koç University - MiReKoc International Summer School 2026

📖 About

The MiReKoc International Summer School at Koç University focuses on Africa and migration, offering historical, contemporary, and comparative perspectives on African migration dynamics through the analytical lens of migration corridors. This approach emphasizes the spatial and institutional mechanics of movement.

🎓 Benefits

Participants can choose between two fee structures:

• Full program fee with accommodation: €1250 (includes course materials, accommodation, meals, field trips, and coffee breaks).
• Program fee without accommodation: €900 (participants arrange their own housing).

Partial Tuition Reductions

• 30% reduction for students affiliated with IMISCOE network and UNIC universities.
• Up to 30% reduction for selected applicants from low- and middle-income countries (based on World Bank classifications).

Note: Full scholarships are not available. Applicants requesting reductions must document financial constraints and include this information in their motivation letter.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The program is designed for:

• Graduate students and PhD candidates.
• Early-career researchers, policy analysts, NGO and international organization practitioners.
• Junior professionals working on migration, Africa, and related fields.

Requirements

• A relevant academic degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of English (spoken and written).
• Complete submission of the application form and all required supporting documents.

📝 Application Process

Applicants must submit a single PDF file containing:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
2. Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS scores or academic documentation).
3. One reference letter from an academic or professional supervisor.
4. Written work sample (published/unpublished article, thesis chapter, report).
5. Statement of purpose/motivation letter.
6. Research summary for discussion sessions, including:
   • Title.
   • Research question.
   • Theoretical framework.
   • Design.
   • Preliminary findings.
   • References.
   • Contribution to the field.

Submission

Send applications to:

• miss@ku.edu.tr
• mirekoc@ku.edu.tr

📅 Application Deadline

22 May, 2026

📧 Contact Information

For inquiries, email:

• miss@ku.edu.tr
• mirekoc@ku.edu.tr

• Full program fee with accommodation: €1250 (includes course materials, accommodation, meals, field trips, and coffee breaks)
• Program fee without accommodation: €900 (participants arrange their own housing)
• Partial tuition reductions available:
  • 30% for students affiliated with IMISCOE network and UNIC universities
  • Up to 30% for selected applicants from low- and middle-income countries (based on World Bank classifications)