Internships

Communication and Design students are required to complete two mandatory Summer Trainings:

COMD 290

To be completed in the summer following the second year.

COMD 390

To be completed in the summer following the third year.

Summer Training System (STS) had prerequisite course(s) that must be successfully completed before starting the training. You can check the prerequisite course(s) by going to STARS – Offerings and click on the syllabus of the course. 

Requirements

  • The Summer Training must last at least 22 working days. It can be longer.
  • These 22 working days must be consecutive, except for official holidays. 
  • According to Social Security Law No. 5510, Item 5b, all students conducting their Summer Training on-site in Türkiye must be insured for work-related accidents and occupational diseases for the 22 working days of their training. Bilkent University provides this insurance.
  • Students cannot begin their Summer Training without Social Security coverage.
  • The Summer Training period must not overlap with the summer school period or the start of the Fall semester.

If needed, the university can extend the insurance to cover a longer Summer Training period, provided there is no scheduling conflict.

FORMS AND DOCUMENTS

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COMD Internship Package

  • Internship Report & Poster Presentation
  • Staj Yeri Onay Formu (TR)
  • Internship Approval Form (EN)
  • Staj Değerlendirme Formu (TR)
  • Summer Practice Evaluation Form (EN)
  • Staj Dilekçesi (TR)
  • Summer Practice Application Form (EN)
  • Internship Calendar
Click to download ↓

THE PROCESS

The COMD department offers two internship tracks: COMD 290 (Mandatory Summer Training I) and COMD 390 (Mandatory Summer Training II), as well as Voluntary internships for students who want additional professional experience. Each internship must be completed at a legitimate company relevant to Communication and Design.

Following these steps correctly ensures your internship is approved, properly documented, and counted toward your degree requirements. Skipping or rushing the process can result in delays, rejected applications, or unrecognized work.

How Does This Process Work?

01

Find a Company

Must be legitimate and relevant to COMD. Obtain Acceptance Letter (PDF).

02

Log into STS

Login via SRS + Summer Training System.

03

Create Application

Select: Mandatory OR Voluntary.

04

Select / Add Company

Search in STS list. If not listed, add full trade name (no abbreviations).

05

Upload Acceptance Letter

PDF format only. No letter = No approval.

06

Select Dates & Insurance

Dates cannot be backdated. Choose correct insurance option.

07

Add Mentor on STS

Enter mentor information.

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Warning

Common mistakes

  • Starting before approval
  • Backdating internship dates
  • Missing documents
  • Not checking website
  • Missing deadlines
⚠ You must receive approval BEFORE starting your internship.

F.A.Q.

Where can I get my SGK document? +

SGK documentation will be available on e-devlet on the same day before the internship start date. To access SGK documentation:

  1. Log in to your e-devlet account
  2. Search for “Sosyal Güvenlik Kurumu/4A İşe Giriş Çıkış Bildirgesi”
  3. Click on “Belge Oluştur” and download the document
  4. Take it with you to the company on your first day
I would like to do Summer Training more than once. +

This is fine. However, you can take the course COMD 390 Summer Training only once. Your SGK will be paid by the University. Attach the official letter (which should provide all the details the form asks for) to your FORM. Fill out the relevant parts of the FORM, sign it and then submit to STS. The letter and/or the form should be uploaded to the Summer Training System.

What happens if my application is not accepted? +

You can apply again provided that the deadline has not passed. See the webpage for the deadline.

If I change my mind after submitting my FORM, can I apply again? +

You can apply again provided that the deadline has not passed. See the table above for relevant deadlines.

What is the procedure for Voluntary Summer Training? +

Those students who would like to conduct voluntary Summer Training can follow the same procedure, but there is no need to fill out the mentor information on STS and prepare a Summer Training Report.