Bilkent University has announced partially funded scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year. Students will pursue a four-year Bachelor’s degree, comprising 10 semesters, under this program in Turkey. The university management will distribute students based on their qualifications into five categories, with tuition fee coverage ranging from 100% to 20%.

Bilkent University is a globally recognized private university, established in 1984 as Turkey’s first private university. It has been home to a diverse community of students from various departments and disciplines worldwide. 

It provides full or partial tuition fee coverage, along with free accommodation, for a select number of outstanding students. Only non-Turkish nationals are eligible to apply online as per the instructions below by 12 July 2026.

Details of Bilkent University Scholarships 2026-27

Below is complete information on the Bilkent University Scholarships 2026-27 for students pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Available Fields

Candidates applying for Bilkent University Scholarships in Turkey can pursue studies in the following disciplines.

Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture 

Its list of departments is below.

• Department of Architecture
• Department of Communication & Design
• Department of Fine Arts
• Department of Graphic Design
• Department of Interior Architecture & Environmental Design
• Department of Urban Design & Landscape Architecture

Faculty of Economics, Administrative & Social Sciences

Its list of departments is below.

• Department of Economics
• Department of International Relations
• Department of Political Science & Public Administration
• Department of Psychology

Faculty of Business & Administration 

Its list of departments is below.

• Department of Management

Faculty of Engineering

Its list of departments is below.

• Department of Computer Engineering
• Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Department of Industrial Engineering

Faculty of Humanities and Letters

Its list of departments is below.

• Department of American Culture & Literature
• Department of Archaeology
• Department of English Language & Literature
• Department of Philosophy

Faculty of Science

Its list of departments is below.

• Department of Chemistry
• Department of Mathematics
• Department of Molecular Biology & Genetics
• Department of Physics

Faculty of Music & Performing Arts

Its list of departments is below.

• Department of Music
• School of Applied Technology & Management
• Information Systems & Technologies
• Tourism & Hotel Management

Benefits of Scholarship

The benefits of Bilkent University Scholarships 2026-27 in Turkey for undergraduates are listed below.

• Scholars will receive full (up to 100%) or partial (up to 80% to 20%) tuition fee coverage for 10 semesters based on their qualifications.
• A select group of scholars will receive complimentary accommodation for up to 8 semesters.

Eligibility Criteria

Contestants applying for the Bilkent University Scholarships 2026-27 in Turkey must meet the requirements outlined here.

• Only international or non-Turkish students are eligible to apply.
• You must hold an Intermediate degree in the relevant field.
• You must possess a certificate of English language proficiency.

How to Apply

Students can submit their applications for the Bilkent University Scholarships in Turkey for the 2026-27 academic year through the process outlined below.

• Firstly, get the undergraduate application form via the Bilkent University international student admissions website (click here).
• Provide the necessary information, and then upload the supporting documents.
• Meanwhile, you must pay the required non-refundable application fee.
• Then, wait for the university’s evaluation and decision regarding your application.

Documents Required for Bilkent University Scholarships 2026-27 

• Passport
• CV
• Academic transcripts
• English language proficiency certificate
• Recommendation letters
• Motivation letter

Last Date to Apply

The deadline to apply for the Bilkent University Scholarships 2026-27 in Turkey for undergraduate students is 12 July 2026.

FAQs

Which English language tests are acceptable for Bilkent University Scholarships?

Apart from the university’s own proficiency test, they accept the following language tests for Bilkent University Scholarships.

• TOEFL iBT (with a minimum score of 87).
• IELTS Academic (with a minimum band score of 6.5 and 5.5 on each section).

Can Turkish nationality holders submit their applications for this scholarship?

Applicants who have Turkish nationality are not eligible to apply for Bilkent University Scholarships intended for International students.

Till when are we eligible to apply for this scholarship?

The application portal for Bilkent University undergraduate scholarships will open on 02 February 2026 and will remain open until 12 July 2026.

Is the Bilkent University undergraduate scholarship application fee refundable?

No, the university has clearly mentioned that their undergraduate scholarship application fee is 

non-refundable.