Sivas Cumhuriyet University continues to increase its visibility in the international higher education arena and strengthen its global cooperation network in line with its internationalization vision. Our university participated in the event held in Glasgow, Scotland. EAIE 2026 (European Association for International Education) By attending the Conference and Fair, he made important contacts with higher education institutions from Europe and different parts of the world.
Sivas Cumhuriyet University in EAIE 2026 Vice Rector and Head of the International Relations Office, Prof. Dr. Süleyman DEĞİRMEN, Erasmus+ Institutional Coordinator Assistant, Lecturer Emre SEVEN And Erasmus+ Institutional Coordinator Assistant, Lecturer Murat ERCAN He represented.
The Global Collaboration Network Expands Through International Trade Fairs
Sivas Cumhuriyet University continues to strengthen its internationalization efforts by actively participating in important international higher education organizations in recent years.
In this context, by our University EAIE 2025 and EAIE 2026, NAFSA 2025 and NAFSA 2026 and APAIE 2026 Participation was ensured in leading international higher education conferences and fairs around the world.
Through bilateral meetings held at these organizations, significant steps were taken towards developing existing international partnerships, establishing cooperation networks with new universities, increasing Erasmus+ mobility opportunities, and conducting joint academic studies with different countries.
New Collaboration Discussions with Universities from 8 Countries
During the meetings held within the scope of EAIE 2026 Romania, Poland, France, Spain, Norway, Moldova, Brazil and Peru Direct contacts were established with numerous higher education institutions from different countries, primarily.
Available in the negotiations Expanding the scope of Erasmus+ inter-institutional agreements., The topics discussed included the creation of new Erasmus+ agreements, increasing student and staff mobility, conducting joint training activities, developing academic and scientific research collaborations, and implementing new international projects.
The aim of these contacts is to significantly contribute to further expanding Sivas Cumhuriyet University's international partner network, establishing sustainable academic relationships with universities from different countries, and increasing international mobility opportunities for students and academic and administrative staff.
Internationalization efforts of the Turkish National Agency were evaluated.
During EAIE 2026, the Sivas Cumhuriyet University delegation, Mr. İlker Astarcı, President of the Turkish National Agency And Dr. Kemal Başçı, Higher Education Coordinator of the Turkish National Agency He also met with [name].
During the meetings, evaluations were made regarding our University's activities within the scope of the Erasmus+ program, international mobility studies, and internationalization goals in the field of higher education.
The support and efforts undertaken by the Turkish National Agency throughout EAIE 2026 to increase the international visibility of Turkish higher education institutions have made a significant contribution to the development of international partnerships among universities in Türkiye.
Meeting with the Consul General of Edinburgh, Ambassador Hakan Kıvanç.
Within the framework of the contacts made under EAIE 2026, our University delegation, Ambassador Hakan Kıvanç, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Edinburgh He also met with [name].
During the meeting, discussions were held regarding Sivas Cumhuriyet University's internationalization efforts, potential academic collaborations with higher education institutions in the United Kingdom and other European countries, and the University's work in the field of international education.
The meeting was an important opportunity to strengthen our university's international higher education contacts and relationships with academic and institutional stakeholders in different countries.
“"We are resolutely continuing our internationalization efforts."”
Making assessments regarding EAIE 2026 Vice Rector and Head of the International Relations Office, Prof. Dr. Süleyman DEĞİRMEN, He stated that Sivas Cumhuriyet University has carried out significant work in recent years to increase its visibility and cooperation capacity in the field of international higher education.
Prof. Dr. DEĞİRMEN stated that the meetings held within the scope of EAIE 2026 were very productive and that the aim is to transform the contacts established with higher education institutions from different countries into concrete and sustainable collaborations in the coming period.
Prof. Dr. DEĞİRMEN,
“Our participation in leading international higher education organizations such as EAIE 2025 and 2026, NAFSA 2025 and 2026, and APAIE 2026 provides significant gains for our University in terms of its internationalization goals. Within the scope of EAIE 2026, we had the opportunity to develop our collaborations with existing partners, while also establishing new contacts with many universities from different parts of the world. We believe that these meetings will create new mobility, education, research, and academic development opportunities for our students and academic and administrative staff. As Sivas Cumhuriyet University, we will continue to represent our University and our country in the best possible way on international platforms and to strengthen our global academic network day by day.”
He used the following expressions.
Prof. Dr. DEĞİRMEN also expressed his gratitude to those who have supported the university's internationalization efforts, especially Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet ŞENGÖNÜL including, for their support and hospitality throughout EAIE 2026 To Mr. İlker Astarcı, President of the Turkish National Agency, Dr. Kemal Başçı, Higher Education Coordinator, and the entire Turkish National Agency team. He expressed his thanks.
Sivas Cumhuriyet University continues to expand its global academic network, offer new international opportunities to its students and academic and administrative staff, and develop collaborations in education, research, projects, and mobility through its contacts with higher education institutions in different parts of the world and its active participation in international education organizations.