Bilkent University
Ankara, Turkey · Checked September 26, 2026
Bilkent is a private, non-profit university in Ankara that teaches in English. It offers undergraduate and graduate programmes across engineering, sciences, business, humanities and the arts, and gives international undergraduates merit-based tuition waivers of 20% to 100%.
Undergraduate tuition (international)USD 18,400 per year for international students admitted in 2026 (2026-2027, including 10% VAT; paid in two equal instalments)
Master's tuition (international)USD 18,400 per year for international students admitted in 2026 on thesis-based master's and PhD programmes (2026-2027). Non-thesis master's programmes are charged per credit (USD 613 per credit for international students admitted in 2026). The unive
IntakesFall (September) for undergraduate
English requirementIELTS 6.5 overall, minimum 5.5 in each section; TOEFL iBT 87. Students can also take Bilkent's own Proficiency in Academic English (PAE) exam on arrival. Students who do not meet the requirement attend the English Language Preparatory Program.
Official fees page · Official English requirements
Application deadlines
| Undergraduate, 2026-27 fall semester | 2 February - 12 July 2026 (closed) |
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| Graduate | Online through the Bilkent graduate application system; no dates were given on the pages checked |
Scholarships
Bilkent University Scholarships for International Students
Check official siteMETU Tuition Discount and Exemption for International Students
Check official siteTürkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları)
146 days leftFees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.
