Bilkent University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #880 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #168 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #10 of 175 | In Turkey |
| #5 of 16 | In Ankara |
| #89 of 1,017 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 137 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
- 34%*
* 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 19,978 scientific papers published and 518,646 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 120 | 338 |
| 1994 | 132 | 447 |
| 1995 | 137 | 587 |
| 1996 | 181 | 761 |
| 1997 | 192 | 905 |
| 1998 | 230 | 1174 |
| 1999 | 253 | 1354 |
| 2000 | 245 | 1658 |
| 2001 | 252 | 1770 |
| 2002 | 432 | 3176 |
| 2003 | 365 | 3157 |
| 2004 | 376 | 3664 |
| 2005 | 423 | 4762 |
| 2006 | 493 | 5923 |
| 2007 | 587 | 6466 |
| 2008 | 575 | 7905 |
| 2009 | 665 | 8839 |
| 2010 | 618 | 10531 |
| 2011 | 666 | 12636 |
| 2012 | 729 | 15052 |
| 2013 | 757 | 16604 |
| 2014 | 857 | 19172 |
| 2015 | 906 | 21254 |
| 2016 | 927 | 23987 |
| 2017 | 885 | 27623 |
| 2018 | 870 | 31420 |
| 2019 | 885 | 35841 |
| 2020 | 934 | 40973 |
| 2021 | 1035 | 45260 |
| 2022 | 1017 | 44143 |
| 2023 | 1129 | 45207 |
| 2024 | 1015 | 42696 |
| 2025 | 979 | 36312 |
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
- officialdiplomatintelligence officersoldier
- Biography
-
Hakan Fidan is a Turkish politician 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
- actortelevision directorfilm director
- 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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Radiy Khabirov
- Enrolled in Bilkent University
- Studied in 1992-1994
- Occupations
- politicianlegal scholarlawyerlecturerstatesperson
- Biography
-
Radiy Faritovich Khabirov is a Russian politician and statesman. He is the current Head of the Republic of Bashkortostan since 11 October 2018; he is also the Candidate of Sciences in Law and Honored Lawyer of the Republic of Bashkortostan. He is a member of United Russia.
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Cevdet Yılmaz
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Cevdet Yılmaz is a Turkish politician who has been the 2nd and current vice president of Turkey since 2023. Previously, he served as a Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey in the interim election government formed by Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu from 28 August to 17 November 2015. He previously served as the Minister of Development from 2011 to 2015 and again from 2015 to 2016.
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 |