Bilkent University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #897 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #195 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #10 of 175 | In Turkey |
| #5 of 16 | In Ankara |
| #91 of 1,005 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 136 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 11,701
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- w3.bilkent.edu.tr
- Languages
- English;Turkish
- Acceptance rate
- 27%*
* Bilkent University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (graduation from Lycée) or recognized equivalent, and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer session, June-July |
| Enrollment | 11,701 |
Research profile
Bilkent University is a world-class research university with 19,187 scientific papers published and 490,119 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, Environmental Science, and Mathematics.
Bilkent University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 101 | 304 |
| 1993 | 120 | 338 |
| 1994 | 132 | 447 |
| 1995 | 137 | 587 |
| 1996 | 181 | 761 |
| 1997 | 192 | 904 |
| 1998 | 230 | 1174 |
| 1999 | 253 | 1354 |
| 2000 | 245 | 1658 |
| 2001 | 252 | 1768 |
| 2002 | 433 | 3176 |
| 2003 | 365 | 3158 |
| 2004 | 376 | 3661 |
| 2005 | 423 | 4764 |
| 2006 | 493 | 5922 |
| 2007 | 587 | 6469 |
| 2008 | 575 | 7904 |
| 2009 | 665 | 8840 |
| 2010 | 619 | 10534 |
| 2011 | 666 | 12640 |
| 2012 | 728 | 15050 |
| 2013 | 758 | 16609 |
| 2014 | 854 | 19150 |
| 2015 | 906 | 21221 |
| 2016 | 924 | 23985 |
| 2017 | 884 | 27596 |
| 2018 | 869 | 31409 |
| 2019 | 885 | 35832 |
| 2020 | 934 | 40978 |
| 2021 | 1035 | 45248 |
| 2022 | 1017 | 44118 |
| 2023 | 1130 | 45169 |
| 2024 | 990 | 42206 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Bilkent University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Programs | USD 15,000 |
| Graduate Programs | USD 12,000 |
| PhD Programs | USD 9,000 |
Bilkent University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Bilkent University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lisans Diplomasi | Economics, Education, Engineering, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Yüksek Lisans Diplomasi | Economics, Education, Engineering, Social Sciences |
Bilkent University alumni
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Hakan Fidan
- Enrolled in Bilkent University
- Graduated with doctorate
- Occupations
- soldierofficialdiplomatintelligence officer
- Biography
-
Hakan Fidan is a Turkish politician currently serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs since June 2023. He was previously the director of the National Intelligence Organization (MİT) from March 2010 until June 2023.
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Onur Saylak
- Occupations
- television directorfilm directoractor
- Biography
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Arif Onur Saylak is a Turkish actor, filmmaker and director. He was married for six years to Tuba Büyüküstün, with whom he has twin daughters.
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Halil İnalcık
- Occupations
- writeruniversity teacherhistorian
- Biography
-
Halil İnalcık was a Turkish historian. His highly influential research centered on social and economic approaches to the Ottoman Empire. His academic career started at Ankara University, where he completed his PhD and worked between 1940 and 1972. Between 1972 and 1986 he taught Ottoman history at the University of Chicago. From 1994 on he taught at Bilkent University, where he founded the history department. He was a founding member of the Eurasian Academy.
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Şahan Gökbakar
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm directorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Şahan Gökbakar is a Turkish comedian, actor and producer.
Bilkent University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Bioinformatics | Computer Science |
|---|---|
| Centre : Environmental Sciences | Environmental Studies |
| Centre : International Economics | International Economics |
| Centre : Russian Studies | Russian |
| Centre : Society and Politics | Political Sciences |
| Centre : Turkish Language and Speech Processing | Speech Studies, Turkish |
| Centre : Turkish Literature | Turkish |
| Faculty : Arts, Design and Architecture | Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Communication Arts, Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture |
| Faculty : Business Administration | Business Administration, Management |
| Faculty : Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences | Administration, Economics, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Education | Computer Education, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Physical Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Humanities and Letters | American Studies, Archaeology, Art History, Cultural Studies, English, Literature, Philosophy, Turkish |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Music and Performing Arts | Music, Performing Arts |
| Faculty : Science | Chemistry, Genetics, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Graduate School : Business Administration | Business Administration |
| Graduate School : Education | Education |
| Institute : Economics and Social Sciences | Economics, Social Sciences |
| Institute : Engineering and Science | Engineering, Natural Sciences |
| Institute : Fine Arts | Fine Arts |
| Institute : Music and Performing Arts | Music, Performing Arts |
| Institute : World Systems, Economies and Strategic Research | Econometrics, Economics |
| Research Division : Communications and Spectrum Management | Communication Studies, Management |
| Research Division : Computational Electromagnetics | Computer Engineering |
| Research Division : Genetics and Biotechnology | Biotechnology, Genetics |
| Research Division : Nanotechnology | Nanotechnology |
| Research Division : Space Technologies | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering |
| School : Applied Languages | Accountancy, Banking, Finance, French, Translation and Interpretation |
| School : Computer Technology and Office Management | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Computer Science, Management, Secretarial Studies |
| School : English Language | English, Translation and Interpretation |
| School : Tourism and Hotel Services | Hotel Management, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | Bilkent Üniversitesi |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| Accreditation | Council of Higher Education (YÖK) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Bilkent Ankara, Ankara, 06800 Turkey |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,803,000 |