Bilkent University is recognized and ranked world wide as the premier institution of higher education in Turkey. Located in the country's capital city Ankara, a vibrant metropolis of 4.5 million, Bilkent is a hub of academic, social, and cultural activity. The use of English as a medium of instruction contributes a great deal towards the University's truly international perspective.

Bilkent University was founded in 1984 as Turkey's first private, non-profit institution of higher education. With world-renowned scholars among its faculty and top-notch facilities throughout its campus, Bilkent attracts many of Turkey's brightest high school graduates. The university has 12,000 students seeking degrees in 6 associate's, 33 bachelor's, and 47 graduate programs in a variety of fields.

Bilkent University's international community of scholars and students is an essential component of academic programs, research activities, and social life. International faculty and instructors make up more than a quarter of all academic staff, representing 40 different countries. There is a growing body of full-time international students, as well as exchange students visiting from more than 250 partner institutions.

Bilkent has a lively campus atmosphere with plenty of cultural and social events taking place throughout the year. The 1200 acre university campus is located 12 kilometers from the city center. Its convenient location offers easy access to the city's parks, shopping areas, cultural activities, museums, and entertainment venues. Bilkent's location in the Anatolian heartland allows easy access to major cities and many places of interest throughout the country.

Bilkent University is proud to provide a rich and diverse environment for learning and intellectual growth. Come to Bilkent and discover Turkey!