For general information about Exchange Program and student responsibilities please check the Presentation.
- Orientation Program For International Exchange Students Fall 2026-2027
- Orientation Program For International Exchange Students Spring 2026-2027
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ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENTS |
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September 7, 2026 Monday |
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9:00 – 10:15 |
Turkish Breakfast Mr. Erkin Tarhan, Director, Office of International Students and Exchange Programs Turkish Instructors |
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10:30 – 12:00 |
Turkish Class |
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12:00 – 14:00 |
Campus Tour on foot. (Main Campus: Library, Faculty Buildings, Bilkent Computer Center (BCC), Yapı Kredi Bank, Cafeterias, Post Office, Sports Halls, Bus Stops, ATM’s, Bookstore, Radio Bilkent etc.) Meeting Point: Main Campus Library |
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14:00 – 14:45 |
Lunch Break* |
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15:00 – 16:00 |
INFO. Session: Academic and Administrative Procedures
Place: C-Block Auditorium , Main Campus |
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16:00 – 17:30 |
EXCHALLENGE for Exchange Students |
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17:30 – 22:00 |
Kent Park MALL – Buying TR Sim Card for Residence Permit Application |
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September 8, 2026 Tuesday |
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10:00 – 12:00 |
Turkish Class |
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12:00 – 12:45 |
Lunch Break* |
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13:00 – 14:00 |
WORKSHOP: “Archaeology in Anatolia – unveiling 1.300.000 years of ingeniosity & innovation” Place: C-Block Auditorium, Main Campus |
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14:00 – 14:30 |
Refreshments |
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14:30 – 15:30 |
WORKSHOP: “Turkish Way of Living” Ms. Ayşen Yücel, Office of the Rector Place: C-Block Auditorium, Main Campus |
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15:30 – 16:00 |
Refreshments |
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16:00 – 17:00 |
WORKSHOP: Bilkent Incoming Students Club (BISC) Presentation Place: C-Block Auditorium, Main Campus |
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17:30 – 20:30 |
Residence Permit Applications @BCC Labs ***Meeting Point: Computer Center Building, 3rd floor, (B-304 & B-305) |
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17:30 – 20:30 |
Kent Park MALL – Buying TR Sim Card for Residence Permit Application |
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September 9, 2026 Wednesday |
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10:00 – 12:00 |
Turkish Class |
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12:00 – 12:45 |
Lunch Break* |
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13:00 – 16:30 |
Visit to Atatürk’s Mausoleum (Anıtkabir) **Meeting Point: Main Campus Library |
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17:00 – 18:00 |
Welcome Reception Place: House 49, Main Campus |
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September 10, 2026 Thursday |
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10:00 – 12:00 |
Turkish Class |
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12:00 – 12:45 |
Lunch Break* |
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13:00 – 16:30 |
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations **Meeting Point: Main Campus Library |
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17:30 – 20:30 |
Residence Permit Applications @BCC Labs ***Meeting Point: Computer Center Building, 3rd floor, (B-304 & B-305) |
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September 11, 2026 Friday |
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10:00 – 12:00 |
Turkish Class |
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12:00 – 12:45 |
Lunch Break* |
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13:00 – 17:00 |
Course Registrations Meeting point: Main Campus – Library |
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17:30 – 20:30 |
Residence Permit Applications @BCC Labs ***Meeting Point: Computer Center Building, 3rd floor, (B-304 & B-305) |
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September 12, 2026 Saturday |
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09:30 |
Meeting at Dormitory 76 bus stop |
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10:30 – 12:00 |
Turkish Breakfast* |
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12:00 – 15:00 |
Ankara Castle trip |
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15:30 |
Back to campus |
*At one’s own expense.
**You are expected to be on time for bus tours.
***Documents required for a Residence Permit: Passport
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ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENTS |
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January 25, 2027 Monday |
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9:00 – 10:15 |
Turkish Breakfast Mr. Erkin Tarhan, Director, Office of International Students and Exchange Programs Turkish Instructors
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10:30 – 12:00 |
Turkish Class |
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12:00 – 14:00 |
Campus Tour on foot. (Main Campus: Library, Faculty Buildings, Bilkent Computer Center (BCC), Yapı Kredi Bank, Cafeterias, Post Office, Sports Halls, Bus Stops, ATM’s, Bookstore, Radio Bilkent etc.) Meeting Point: Main Campus Library |
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14:00 – 14:45 |
Lunch Break* |
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15:00 – 16:00 |
INFO. Session: Academic and Administrative Procedures
Place: C-Block Auditorium, Main Campus |
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16:00 – 17:30 |
EXCHALLENGE for Exchange Students |
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17:30 – 22:00 |
Kent Park MALL – Buying TR Sim Card for Residence Permit Application |
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January 26, 2027 Tuesday |
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10:00 – 12:00 |
Turkish Class |
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12:00 – 12:45 |
Lunch Break* |
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13:00 – 17:00 |
Course Registrations
Meeting point: Main Campus – Library |
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17:30 – 20:30 |
Residence Permit Applications @BCC Labs ***Meeting Point: Computer Center Building, 3rd floor, (B-304 & B-305) |
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17:30 – 20:30 |
Kent Park MALL – Buying TR Sim Card for Residence Permit Application |
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January 27, 2027 Wednesday |
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10:00 – 12:00 |
Turkish Class |
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12:00 – 12:45 |
Lunch Break* |
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13:00 – 14:00 |
WORKSHOP: “Archaeology in Anatolia – unveiling 1.300.000 years of ingeniosity & innovation” Place: C-Block Auditorium, Main Campus |
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14:00 – 14:30 |
Refreshments |
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14:30 – 15:30
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WORKSHOP: “Turkish Way of Living” Ms. Ayşen Yücel, Office of the Rector Place: C-Block Auditorium, Main Campus |
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15:30 – 16:00 |
Refreshments |
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16:00 – 16:45 |
WORKSHOP: Bilkent Incoming Students Club (BISC) Presentation Place: C-Block Auditorium, Main Campus |
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17:00 – 18:00 |
Welcome Reception Place: House 49, Main Campus |
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January 28, 2027, Thursday |
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10:00 – 12:00 |
Turkish Class |
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12:00 – 12:45 |
Lunch Break* |
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13:00 – 16:30 |
Visit to Atatürk’s Mausoleum (Anıtkabir) **Meeting Point: Main Campus Library |
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17:30 – 20:30 |
Residence Permit Applications @BCC Labs ***Meeting Point: Computer Center Building, 3rd floor, (B-304 & B-305) |
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17:30 – 20:30 |
Kent Park MALL – Buying TR Sim Card for Residence Permit Application |
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January 29, 2027 Friday |
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10:00 – 12:00 |
Turkish Class |
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12:00 – 12:45 |
Lunch Break* |
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13:00 – 16:30 |
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations **Meeting Point: Main Campus Library |
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17:30 – 20:30 |
Residence Permit Applications @BCC Labs ***Meeting Point: Computer Center Building, 3rd floor, (B-304 & B-305) |
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January 30, 2027 Saturday |
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09:30 |
Meeting at Dormitory 76 bus stop |
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10:30 – 12:00 |
Turkish Breakfast* |
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12:00 – 15:00 |
Ankara Castle trip |
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15:30 |
Back to campus |
*At one’s own expense.
**You are expected to be on time for bus tours.
***Documents required for a Residence Permit: Passport