Kilis 7 Aralık University offers an Erasmus+ experience that combines a calm, student-friendly lifestyle with excellent access to a culturally rich region. Kilis is ideal if you want to study in an affordable and manageable city while still being close to major hubs for culture, travel, and gastronomy.
1) A strategic base: “Live in Kilis, explore the region”
This means your Erasmus semester can be both academically focused and travel-rich: Kilis supports a stable routine, while weekend trips expand your experience far beyond one city.
2) A unique gastronomy advantage: Kilis cuisine + UNESCO-recognised Gaziantep
Kilis has a surprisingly rich culinary identity. Official sources list several geographical indication (GI) products, including Kilis Tava, Kilis Katmeri, Kilis olive oil, and Cennet Çamuru.
And right next door, Gaziantep is part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as a Creative City of Gastronomy.
For incoming students, this creates a rare combination: local, authentic Kilis flavours plus quick access to an internationally recognised gastronomy ecosystem.
3) Budget-friendly living: better value for Erasmus students
Budget matters. Local assessments and media coverage highlight that living expenses in Kilis—especially accommodation—can be more manageable compared to major metropolitan areas.
In practice, this often means better housing options and more flexibility for social life and travel.
4) Easy adaptation and a supportive environment
Kilis offers a city scale where daily life is straightforward. Many exchange students value how quickly they can settle in, organise their routine, and focus on their academic goals—while still enjoying a vibrant regional experience.