Language Proficiency
English is the language of teaching at Bilkent University. Applicants are required
to provide
proof of their proficiency in English. Students whose level of English is insufficient
to follow
courses are required to enroll in the English Language Preparatory Program. Those accepted
to the
Translation and Interpretation department must take, in addition, a Proficiency Examination
in French, and those whose level of French is insufficient are required to follow
the language program in the French Preparatory Program.
Undergraduate Admissions
To begin undergraduate studies at Bilkent, all Turkish citizens (with the exception
of those who
have completed all of high school abroad) must take the entrance examinations (YKS)
administered
by the National Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM).
Based on the results of these exams, ÖSYM places students according to their preferences.
Applicants to the Fine Arts, Music, and Performing Arts departments need to take the passing score in the first
exam of YKS in order to apply for the aptitude test of these departments administered by the
respective
faculties in the summer.
All international students who want to study at Bilkent University for an undergraduate
program have to
apply directly to Bilkent's Office of International Students. Various international
and national exams and diplomas
are used in evaluating the candidates.
Bilkent University admission requirements can be found at:
http://w3.bilkent.edu.tr/international/how-to-apply/
An online application form can be found at: https://stars.bilkent.edu.tr/intapp
Graduate Admissions
The following are some of the general graduate admission requirements for all departments:
- All applicants are required to take the ALES \glossary{ALES Exam}
(Akademik Personel ve Lisansüstü Eğitimi Giriş Sınavı -
Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam)
given by ÖSYM.
- International applicants and Turkish applicants who graduated from a BA or BS program abroad, may submit
Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Graduate Management
Admission Test (GMAT), or other written
test scores instead of ALES scores upon the approval of the respective Graduate
School Executive Board.
- Fluency in written and oral English.
In addition, each department establishes its own criteria for admission; departmental
listings include
more detailed information. Applications are accepted via the internet at
https://stars.bilkent.edu.tr/gradapp
Transfer Students
Qualifying students at other universities may apply to transfer to Bilkent University.
Please contact the Registrar's office for details.
As English is the language of teaching at Bilkent University, applicants are required
to provide proof of their proficiency in English.
Exchange Programs
Bilkent University has exchange programs with several major universities in Europe
and around
the world. The Student Exchange Program gives Bilkent students the opportunity to
study abroad
while experiencing a different culture. It also exposes visiting students to the
culture, art,
and history of Turkey.
Program participants pay the regular tuition fees to their home institution
for the
semester, and are responsible for additional travel, housing, food, and incidental
costs as well as
insurance expenses and other minor fees while at the host university. A number of
outgoing Erasmus
students are granted a monthly stipend from EU funds. Detailed information about
Erasmus and other
exchange programs may be found at exchange.bilkent.edu.tr
Semester Registration
Students are required to register for courses at the beginning of each semester within
the time limits announced by the University in the academic calendar. Tuition must be paid prior to registration
by the deadline announced by the University.
