Turkish Language Education for Students from 13 Countries at Erzincan University

Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University (EBYÜ) has once again demonstrated its commitment to the internationalization of education and the promotion of Turkish culture. According to reports published on July 7, 2026, the university, in cooperation with the Yunus Emre Institute (Yunus Emre Enstitüsü), is hosting a group of international students who traveled to Erzincan from 13 different countries to participate in the 'Turkish Language Summer School' [1][3].

Meeting with the University Rector and Emphasis on Cultural Diplomacy During this program, the international students, accompanied by Professor Dr. Mahmut Yasin Yakar, Director of the Turkish Language Teaching Center (TÖMER), met with Professor Dr. Akın Levent, Rector of Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University [1]. In this cordial meeting, the Rector expressed his pleasure in hosting these young people and emphasized that learning a new language does not just mean learning words, but is a window to understanding cultures and strengthening bonds of friendship between nations [3]. He noted that such programs play a key role in the development of international academic cooperation and cultural diplomacy [4].

Details of the 2026 Educational and Cultural Program This training course, which began on July 6 and will continue until July 25, 2026, is designed so that students, in addition to improving their language skills at the TÖMER center, become acquainted with various aspects of social life and the traditions of the Turkish people [2]. The 13 participating students, each representing a different country, participate in various cultural activities, field visits, and workshops during their stay in Erzincan to gain a direct experience of the rich Anatolian culture [3].

Erzincan: A New Hub for Attracting International Students With the slogan 'A World University in Anatolia,' Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University has made extensive efforts in recent years to attract foreign students and increase national diversity on its campuses [1]. The successful organization of the summer school in cooperation with the Yunus Emre Institute demonstrates the high capacity of this university in providing standard educational services to international applicants [2]. The students present in this program also expressed their satisfaction with the warm hospitality of the people of Erzincan and the educational quality of the university, considering this course a golden opportunity for their academic and professional future [4].