Study Abroad Programs - Bilkent University
Bilkent University- the first private, nonprofit university in Turkey – was founded on October 20, 1984, by Professor İhsan Doğramacı, M.D., with the fundamental aim of creating a center of excellence in higher education and research. The name “Bilkent” exemplifies this aim, since it is an acronym of “bilim kenti”: Turkish for “city of learning and science.” The University campus is located off the main highway to Eskişehir about 12 km. (10 miles) west of the center of Ankara, and covers an area of more than 500 hectares (1200 acres).
Bilkent’s large, modern, residential campus is situated within Turkey’s young and vibrant capital city, Ankara. The city, located on the high Anatolian plain, is the hub of governmental activities for all of Turkey and, as host to embassies and a variety of international organizations, is a gateway to the rest of the world. Bilkent has its own, direct worldwide connections as well, through its many collaborative projects and exchange programs with universities abroad. Read more about Turkey and Ankara here.
Academics:
Instruction is in English in all departments, except Turkish Literature, Music and Performing Arts. Bilkent University has a strong program in Engineering and Liberal Arts. The Academic Calendar at Bilkent is similar to UMaine’s calendar. Bilkent University offers many majors in nine different faculties (colleges). The following link will give you information on all courses. Check the “Offerings” link to see what courses are offered in the semester you would like to study abroad at Bilkent here.
3 credits at Bilkent= 3 credits at UMaine
Housing:
There are 24 dormitories! Rooms are arranged for single, double, or 4-person occupancy. Kitchens, laundry, and study rooms— all the usual basics— are offered in modern, comfortable buildings. Food is available in campus cafeterias and restaurants. See the following links:
- Housing at Bilkent University
- Fees (use the currency converter Oanda)
Budget:
Exchange students pay undergraduate tuition and fees for 15 credit hours per semester at UMaine, and all other costs to Bilkent University.
- Currency: $1 USD = 1.5 Turkish lira (TL)and fluctuates
- Accommodation – starts at 550 TL per semester
- Food – $1900 per semester
- Books – $130 per semester
- Transportation – free shuttle busses from/to Bilkent campus to/from Ankara
Helpful links:
Application process:
Schedule a meeting with the Study Abroad Advisor to start the study abroad process at 207-581-1509. Read about the application process here.