İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University was founded in 1984 by Prof. Dr. İhsan Doğramacı as Türkiye's first private, non-profit university, and admitted its first students in October 1986. Its name is an abbreviation of 'bilim kenti', meaning 'city of science'. The campus covers about 500 hectares and is around 12 km from the centre of Ankara.
English is the medium of instruction, and more than a quarter of the faculty come from 39 different countries. According to the university, about 13,000 students study at Bilkent. It was the first university in Türkiye to receive the Gold Certificate of the FISU Healthy Campus Program. Students enjoy both campus life and the amenities of the city of Ankara.
Tuition Fees & Scholarships
International student fee (2026-2027): USD 18.400 / year.
Bachelor's
USD 18.400 / year
27 programs
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Programs
Bachelor's (27)
American Culture and LiteratureFaculty of Humanities and Letters · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
ArchaeologyFaculty of Humanities and Letters · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
Computer EngineeringFaculty of Engineering · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
Information Systems and TechnologiesFaculty of Applied Sciences · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
Electrical and Electronics EngineeringFaculty of Engineering · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
Industrial EngineeringFaculty of Engineering · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
PhilosophyFaculty of Humanities and Letters · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
PhysicsFaculty of Science · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
Graphic DesignFaculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
LawFaculty of Law · 4 year
Turkish18.400 USD/ year
Urban Design and Landscape ArchitectureFaculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
ChemistryFaculty of Science · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
Mechanical EngineeringFaculty of Engineering · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
MathematicsFaculty of Science · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
ArchitectureFaculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
Molecular Biology and GeneticsFaculty of Science · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
PsychologyFaculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
Political Science and Public AdministrationFaculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
Primary School TeachingFaculty of Education · 4 year
Turkish18.400 USD/ year
Tourism and Hotel ManagementFaculty of Applied Sciences · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
International RelationsFaculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
EconomicsFaculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
Communication and DesignFaculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
English Language and LiteratureFaculty of Humanities and Letters · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
İngilizce, Fransızca Mütercim ve TercümanlıkFaculty of Humanities and Letters · 4 year
Turkish18.400 USD/ year
Interior Architecture and Environmental DesignFaculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
Business AdministrationFaculty of Business · 4 year
English18.400 USD/ year
Master's (10)
ArchitectureGraduate School of Engineering and Sciences
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ChemistryGraduate School of Engineering and Sciences
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Computer EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering and Sciences
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Electrical And Electronics EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering and Sciences
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Industrial EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering and Sciences
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Materials Science And NanotechnologyGraduate School of Engineering and Sciences
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MathematicsGraduate School of Engineering and Sciences
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Mechanical EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering and Sciences
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Molecular Biology and GeneticsGraduate School of Engineering and Sciences
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PhysicsGraduate School of Engineering and Sciences
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PhD (9)
ChemistryGraduate School of Engineering and Sciences
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Computer EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering and Sciences
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Electrical and Electronics EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering and Sciences
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Industrial EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering and Sciences
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Materials Science And NanotechnologyGraduate School of Engineering and Sciences
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MathematicsGraduate School of Engineering and Sciences
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Mechanical EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering and Sciences
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Molecular Biology and GeneticsGraduate School of Engineering and Sciences
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PhysicsGraduate School of Engineering and Sciences
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ℹ️ Fees are official list prices for the 2026-2027 academic year. Write to us about scholarships and discounts. Source: w3.bilkent.edu.tr
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are the tuition fees at Bilkent University?
International student fee (2026-2027): USD 18.400 / year. Fees vary by program and language of instruction.
Bilkent University: are there programs taught in English?
Yes. 43 of 46 programs are taught in English.
Where is Bilkent University located?
Ankara, Türkiye.
Bilkent University: how many programs are there?
46 programs in total: 27 Bachelor's, 10 Master's, 9 PhD.
How do I apply to Bilkent University?
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