Incoming Students – Exchange Students

Bilkent University prides itself on its truly international perspective. The medium of instruction at Bilkent is English, and its international community of scholars and students forms an essential component of the university’s academic and social life.

Discover Bilkent

Bilkent University offers a lively cultural and social atmosphere. The 500-hectare campus is only 12 kilometers from the center of Ankara, with easy access to the city's parks, shopping areas, cultural activities, museums, and entertainment venues.

Exchange Partners

Please refer to partner institutions’ websites for up-to-date information on academic offerings, eligibility criteria, quotas, and exchange-related procedures.

Apply for Exchange

Please contact your Exchange Coordinator after doing your research on possible partner institutions.

Bilkent in Brief

Bilkent University is recognized and ranked internationally as the premier institution of higher education in Turkey.

Student Experiences

At Bilkent University, exchange students embark not only on an academic journey, but on a cultural adventure full of unforgettable experiences and personal growth. On this page, you’ll find their stories, insights, and reflections on life at Bilkent and beyond.

Why Bilkent?

There is a growing body of full-time international students and exchange students coming from 73 countries. Please see some of our students’ views and experiences at Bilkent.