Turkish Language Teaching, Application and Research Center (İMÜTÖMER)

Hello, I am Associate Professor Ahmet KOÇAK, a faculty member at the Department of Turkish Language and Literature in Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Letters. Since 2019, I have been serving as the director of Istanbul Medeniyet University Turkish Teaching Application and Research Center (İMÜTÖMER). İMÜTÖMER was established in 2019 and has been welcoming students from over sixty countries for more than four years. It is a vibrant and internationally recognized center with a diverse and dedicated staff. Within Istanbul Medeniyet University Turkish Teaching Application and Research Center, we offer a certificate program for teaching Turkish as a foreign language at A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1 levels. This program is open to final year and graduate students in the field of philology. As a first, we provide this certificate program along with the Blue Certificate Supplement within the structure of Istanbul Medeniyet University İMÜTÖMER. Additionally, we organize various sports and cultural activities to help students immerse themselves in Turkish language, Turkish culture, and the vibrant city of Istanbul. At Istanbul Medeniyet University Turkish Teaching Application and Research Center, we welcome all students, regardless of whether they have an invitation letter, who are interested in learning Turkish. Any student who wishes to learn Turkish, explore Turkish culture, and experience Istanbul through the medium of Turkish language is invited to join our programs, which run for a duration of ten months based on a five-course system. To prospective students considering our center, I would like to emphasize the following points: Firstly, our center is conveniently located on the Anatolian side of Istanbul with excellent transportation links. We boast a young and dynamic academic staff and provide modern classrooms with smart technology. Our class sizes are kept small to ensure personalized attention. With our approachable academic and administrative team, we are committed to providing prompt support and addressing students' inquiries efficiently. Moreover, our campus offers sports facilities for students to engage in various physical activities. Istanbul Medeniyet University is also home to one of the largest libraries in Turkey, which is accessible to students learning Turkish at our center 24/7. With these exceptional features, students who choose to learn Turkish at our center will enjoy a privileged learning experience and leave with a solid command of the Turkish language. We extend our best wishes to all students preparing for the university exam and eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you to Istanbul Medeniyet University Turkish Teaching Application and Research Center.