Internship Information Page
PRACTICAL TRAINING
(MANDATORY INTERNSHIP / WORKPLACE VOCATIONAL TRAINING / PRACTICAL COURSE)
The duration of Practical Training programs offered at our university is as follows:
There is no practical training requirement for students enrolled in the Civil Aviation Cabin Services and Applied English Translation and Interpreting programs at the Vocational School. The practical training requirements for the other Vocational School programs are as follows:
Students enrolled in programs that require a mandatory summer internship are required to complete 30 working days of internship.
WORKPLACE VOCATIONAL TRAINING
The duration of Workplace Vocational Training is as follows:
- Mechatronics Program: 28 working days in the 3rd semester
- Opticianry Program: 28 working days in the 3rd and 4th semesters
- Accounting and Tax Applications Program: 42 working days in the 4th semester
- Electronic Technology Program: 28 working days in the 4th semester
- Biomedical Device Technology Program: 28 working days in the 4th semester
PROGRAMS FOLLOWING THE 3+1 SYSTEM
Students enrolled in programs such as Building Installation Technology, Manufacturing Execution Systems Operator Training, Elderly Care, Corporate IT Specialist Training, and Game Development and Programming will undertake Workplace Vocational Training during the 4th semester.
Other Vocational School programs may also transition to the 3+1 system in the coming years, depending on decisions taken by the university.
At the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, only the Molecular Biology and Genetics program requires a mandatory summer internship, consisting of 20 working days. The other programs within the faculty do not have a mandatory summer internship requirement.
At the Faculty of Fine Arts, the mandatory summer internship period is 30 working days.
At the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, the mandatory summer internship period is 30 working days. However, there is no mandatory summer internship requirement for the Political Science and Public Administration program or the English- and Turkish-medium International Relations programs.
At the Faculty of Communication, the mandatory summer internship period is 30 working days.
At the Faculty of Engineering, the mandatory summer internship period is 30 working days.
At the Faculty of Architecture, the mandatory summer internship period is 30 working days.
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Practical training requirements at the Faculty of Health Sciences vary depending on the program.
Nutrition and Dietetics: 42 working days in the Fall semester of the 4th year, 42 working days in the Spring semester of the 4th year, and 26 working days during the summer of the 3rd year.
Child Development: 42 working days in the Fall semester of the 4th year, 42 working days in the Spring semester of the 4th year, 13 working days in the Spring semester of the 3rd year, and 20 working days during the summer.
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation: 56 working days in the Fall semester of the 4th year, 56 working days in the Spring semester of the 4th year, and 20 working days during the summer of the 3rd year.
Nursing: Practical training is undertaken every semester starting from the Spring semester of the 1st year.
Healthcare Management: 56 working days in the Spring semester of the 4th year.
Social Work: 42 working days in the Fall semester of the 4th year and 42 working days in the Spring semester of the 4th year.
At the Institute of Social Sciences, students enrolled in Clinical Psychology Master’s programs are required to complete a 30-working-day internship, while students in doctoral programs are required to complete a 60-working-day internship.
Students enrolled in programs without a mandatory internship requirement may undertake an internship on a voluntary basis if they wish.
For detailed information, please click to the relevant Faculty/Vocational School internship regulations available through the provided link.
VOLUNTARY INTERNSHIP
Students enrolled in all Faculties, Schools, and programs at our university may undertake a voluntary internship if they wish.
During the voluntary internship period, the university handles the procedures related to Occupational Accident and Occupational Disease Insurance. In order for these procedures to be completed, students must complete all required internship procedures through the student portal at kariyer.arel.edu.tr.
For further details, please click to the Internship Procedures Guide available through the provided link.
INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT PROCESS FOR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMS AT PUBLIC/STATE HOSPITALS
Students from the following Vocational School health programs who are required to complete a mandatory summer internship may apply through the Career Gateway National Internship Program, which is opened for applications each year:
Oral and Dental Health, Biomedical Device Technology, Pharmacy Services, Medical Data Processing Technician Training, Dental Prosthetics Technology, Anesthesia, Physiotherapy, First and Emergency Aid, Medical Documentation and Secretariat, Medical Imaging Techniques, Medical Laboratory Techniques, and Elderly Care.
Although the National Internship Program is an internship platform open to all students, it is particularly important for students in health-related programs, as it provides them with the opportunity to apply for and be placed in mandatory internships at public/state hospitals.
Since public/state hospitals do not accept interns through individual applications, students in health programs who are required to complete a mandatory summer internship are strongly advised to apply through the National Internship Program.
Application dates for the National Internship Program vary from year to year. Applications generally open in January and close in March. Once the application dates are finalized and institutions begin making internship offers to applicants, students will also be informed through the university’s announcement channels.
Students who receive an offer through the National Internship Program must also complete the required internship application procedures through the ArelKAM platform.
Students who would like ArelKAM to find an internship placement for them must select the “Let ArelKAM Find My Internship!” option on the Internship Preference Form. This option becomes active at the beginning of the academic term and remains available during specific application periods.
Students who select this option for a mandatory summer internship and have a GPA of 2.50 or above will be included in the internship placement process carried out by ArelKAM.
Placements will be made by ArelKAM by taking into consideration the students’ departments/programs and the requirements of the internship.
Students will be informed through ArelKAM’s announcement channels, including its Instagram account and website, about the dates on which the “Let ArelKAM Find My Internship Placement!” option will be available.
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS THROUGH ARELKAM INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS
ArelKAM publishes internship opportunities offered by companies with which it has established partnerships on the “Announcements” section of the ArelKAM website for students who are required to complete a mandatory internship or Workplace Vocational Training.
Students may apply for these internship opportunities and, if accepted, complete their internships at the relevant companies.
ArelKAM provides support to all students in finding internship placements through these announcements.
In order to apply for the internship opportunities, students must log in to ArelKAM with their student accounts and submit their applications using an up-to-date CV.
INTERNSHIP PROCEDURES
After reaching an agreement with a company where they will complete their internship, students who will undertake either a mandatory or voluntary internship must register through the student portal at kariyer.arel.edu.tr.
After registering and logging in, students must complete their application through the “INTERNSHIP > INTERNSHIP APPLICATION” section.
All details regarding the internship application process are provided in the Internship Procedures Guide. Students can complete their internship procedures easily by following the instructions in the guide.
Internship Procedures Guide
As the final step of the internship process, students must submit a copy of the Internship Approval Form/Internship Agreement, duly approved and signed by the institution, bearing its official stamp/seal, to the ArelKAM office at least 10 working days before the internship start date.
Students who fail to submit the approved document within this period will not have their insurance procedures initiated. If they proceed with the internship despite this, the internship will be considered invalid.
MANDATORY INTERNSHIP / WORKPLACE TRAINING RULES
Students undertaking mandatory internships should carefully follow the internship rules in order to avoid any problems during the internship period.
All students undertaking a Mandatory Summer Internship/Workplace Vocational Training must complete all required procedures through kariyer.arel.edu.tr and submit a copy of the Internship Approval Form/Internship Agreement, duly approved, stamped/sealed, and signed by the institution, to the ArelKAM office at least 10 working days before the internship begins.
Internship insurance coverage is valid only for the start and end dates specified on the Internship Approval Form/Internship Agreement. Therefore, internships cannot be undertaken outside these dates. Any internship completed outside the specified dates will be considered invalid.
Students undertaking a Mandatory Summer Internship/Workplace Vocational Training are not entitled to unexcused absences during the internship period.
Absence is permitted only in cases of compelling health-related circumstances, provided that the student submits an official medical report issued by a fully equipped state hospital.
In case of medical leave, a maximum of 20% of the total internship period may be covered by a medical report. The absence must be reported to ArelKAM, and the days missed due to medical leave must be added to the end of the internship period. The student must complete the internship for the number of days missed.
Students must complete at least 7.5 hours of internship per day. Half-day attendance does not count toward the internship period.
Internships cannot be carried out on Sundays or official public holidays. Any internship conducted on such days will not be accepted.
Students undertaking a Practical Course or Workplace Vocational Training during the academic term may not attend their internship/practical training on days when they have classes or examinations.
A Mandatory Summer Internship must be completed for at least five full weekdays per week.
If the company where the internship is carried out operates for a full day on Saturdays, students may also undertake their internship on Saturdays.
However, students attending summer school courses may combine summer school with their internship provided that they complete their internship for three full days per week.
INTERNSHIP LOGBOOK SUBMISSION PROCESS
An internship logbook is provided only to students undertaking a Mandatory Internship/Workplace Vocational Training, and completing the logbook is compulsory.
Students who have completed the internship procedures can access the internship logbook prepared in their name through the “Internship Status” section of kariyer.arel.edu.tr.
Students undertaking a mandatory internship must complete the internship logbook fully and have it approved in full by the authorized representative of the company.
For a Mandatory Summer Internship, the internship logbook must be submitted within two months from the internship completion date.
For Workplace Vocational Training, internship logbooks must be submitted during the final examination week.
INTERNSHIP PROCEDURES
For information about how to complete the Internship Logbook, click here.
For information about Internship Logbook submission deadlines, click to the internship regulations of the relevant Faculty/Vocational School.
For frequently asked questions regarding internships, click here.