Our internationalisation strategy is based on measurable targets and regular monitoring within a quality-assurance approach. Performance is monitored in the dimensions of mobility, international students, partnerships, resources and institutional capacity, and is published in annual reports.
To increase the number of international students steadily; to support this with effective admission processes, strong promotion and student integration/support mechanisms.
To expand the bilateral agreement network (13 countries / 51 institutions, 60 agreements; plus 6 MoUs in 5 countries), with Erasmus+ as the main source; to increase the number of outgoing and incoming students. MoU protocols increase geographical diversity.
To increase KA131 funding; to broaden programme and country diversity through KA171; to strengthen the project portfolio and grant volume with new applications every period.
To measure the achievement of targets, to establish an Internationalisation Monitoring Commission and to carry out self-evaluation, identify areas for improvement and reflect the results in work plans.
The following indicators are monitored annually and updated to their current values through activity reports.
Numerical targets aligned with the 2026 KA131 call and the Office Work Plan; achievements are monitored in the annual activity report.
| Indicator | 2025–2026 achieved | 2026–2027 target | Source / basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outgoing students (study) | 19 (MYS) | 20 | 2026 KA131 quota 25; realistic target. In addition, with the remaining budget of the 2025 KA131 project, 26 students are on mobility in the 2026–27 Autumn semester (ongoing). |
| Incoming students | 0 | 2 | Area for improvement (Performance page) |
| Outgoing staff (STA + STT) | 14 | 15 | 2026 KA131 staff quota |
| Active Erasmus+ bilateral agreements | 60 · 13 countries (51 institutions) | To be determined by the Executive Board | EWP dashboard |
| KA131 grant utilisation rate | 71% (2024 KA131, latest completed project) · 89% (2023 KA131) | ≥ 90% | Budget utilisation table |
Note: Targets are monitored on a project-year basis (National Agency contract period); the project year does not coincide with the academic year, and students from two projects may be on mobility in the same academic year. Achievements are taken from the Erasmus Student Flow Tracking System and Beneficiary Module records.
The Office’s targets are mapped to Goal 1 – Target 1.2 “Raising the national and international visibility of the University” of the Strategic Plan (responsible unit: Foreign Relations Coordination Office, today the International Relations Office) and to the international indicators under Goal 2. Indicators below target are placed on the Management Board agenda as improvement areas.
| SP code | Strategic Plan indicator | SP target 2025 · 2026 · 2027 | Office data (actual) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1.2 · PI1 | Outgoing students through exchange programmes (Erasmus, Farabi, Mevlana) | 69 · 71 · 73 | Erasmus+ study: 2024–25: 8 · 2025–26: 19 · Autumn 2026–27: 26 (abroad) | Below target |
| T1.2 · PI2 | Share of faculty members benefiting from international exchange (%) | 2.7 · 2.8 · 2.8 | Outgoing staff (STA+STT, academic+administrative) 2024–25: 12; the ratio is calculated by the Strategy Development Department | Monitored |
| T1.2 · PI3 | Number of international students | 1350 · 1400 · 1450 | Monitored with data from the International Students Coordination Unit | ISCU |
| T1.2 · PI4 | Number of partner universities | 90 · 94 · 97 | 51 Erasmus+ partner institutions + 6 MoUs = 57 institutions (November 2026; 60 Erasmus+ bilateral agreements) | Below target |
| T2.1 · PI3 | Internationally partnered / funded projects | 0 · 1 · 1 | 2025: Jean Monnet and KA220 projects (2 projects, awarded) | Target exceeded |
| T2.2 · PI3 | Academic staff going abroad for research | 9 · 10 · 10 | Erasmus+ staff mobility 2024–25: 12 (contribution) | Contributing |
Source: Kilis 7 Aralık University Strategic Plan 2023–2027 (Table 1.3.1 and target sheets, pp. 68–73, in Turkish). Office data: MYS payment records, Erasmus Student Workflow Tracking System, EWP dashboard and grant agreements (October 2026). The Farabi and Mevlana programmes are outside the Office’s remit.
Indicators are monitored through annual reports and analysed by unit to identify strong areas and areas open to development. Self-evaluation and areas for improvement are addressed at institutional level by the Executive Board — this is how targets are reflected in work plans.
Kilis 7 Aralık University · International Relations Office
Last updated: 19.10.2026