Bilkent University invites you to experience an outstanding learning environment that caters to your academic aspirations, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Guided by our foundational principle of “excellence in teaching and research,” Bilkent University recognizes the pivotal role of graduate education in a research-oriented institution. Consequently, right from its inception, Bilkent has committed and continues to allocate the scholarships and resources essential for fostering an enriching atmosphere conducive to advanced study and research.
Bilkent University International Scholarships Summary:
Bilkent University International Scholarships Details:
Bilkent University aims to inform prospective undergraduate and graduate students about the many outstanding study opportunities at the University. Bilkent University offers admission to applicants who have the necessary qualifications and show promise of scholarly achievement. Each department establishes its own criteria for admission, and departmental listings include more detailed information about these requirements.
Eligibility Requirements for 2024 Bilkent University International Scholarships:
To be considered for the Bilkent University International Scholarships, applicant must:
- have a minimum of 2.80/4.00 CGPA for BSc graduates or MSC students at the time of application.
- If you are a Turkish citizen resident in Turkey: ALES score is required, <55 (quantitative)
- Otherwise; GRE General Test score is required: 153 (quantitative). However, if you are off by a small margin and you have a strong background, we encourage you to apply.
- TOEFL IBT(at least 87), IELTS (at least 6.5 average and 5.5 from each section) or Bilkent COPE (at least C).
- All nationality are eligible to apply
Benefits of 2024 Bilkent University International Scholarships:
Financial assistance is provided in the form of a tuition waiver or a tuition waiver plus a monthly stipend. The amount of the stipend is adjusted annually to cover changes in the cost of living.
Required Documents for Bilkent University International Scholarships:
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Submission of ALES (Akademik Personel ve Lisansüstü Eğitimi Giriş Sınavı/Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam) or GRE scores. GMAT scores are required for graduate programs in Business Administration.)
- Fluency in written and oral English. Please see the websites of each graduate school for the list of accepted tests.
- Official transcripts.
- Recommendations from instructors or others qualified to evaluate academic ability.
How to Apply for Bilkent University International Scholarships:
Interested and qualified applicants should use the apply button below to proceed to the application page.