Start your study adventure in Turkey! Great news! Bilkent University Scholarships are now open. In this article, we will explain everything about this scholarship, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
The Bilkent University Scholarships 2025-2026 are fully funded scholarships for international students pursuing master’s and PhD programs. Bilkent University PhD scholarship recipients will receive a monthly stipend of 600 USD, while Bilkent University Graduate Scholarship holders will get a monthly stipend of 450 USD.
Bilkent UNAM offers various financial aid options and prestigious fellowship/scholarship opportunities for graduate students. These include:
- UNAM Bilkent University President Graduate Fellowship (formerly known as Bilkent UNAM Graduate Fellowship)
- UNAM Scholarship for Young Women
- Bilkent UNAM Graduate Scholarship
- Scholarships from externally funded projects
The Bilkent University Scholarship is one of the highest-paying scholarships for international students wishing to study in Turkey for free. The scholarship provides education in English for international students, and there is no application fee for the Bilkent UNAM Scholarship.
According to the 2019 CWTS Leiden Rankings, Bilkent University leads the world in the percentage of open-access publications. It has also been ranked 54th in the inaugural Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings and is among the top three universities in Turkey on the list.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Masters / PhD
- Institution(s): Bilkent University
- Study Location: Turkey
- Program Duration:
- Master’s Scholarship: 6 semesters (3 years)
- Ph.D. Scholarship: 4 years
- Deadline:
- March 18, 2025
- June 06, 2025
- November 04, 2024
Courses Offered
- Architecture (M.S.)
- Computer Engineering (M.S. and Ph.D)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (M.S. and Ph.D)
- Industrial Engineering (M.S. and Ph.D)
- Mechanical Engineering (M.S. and Ph.D)
- Materials Science & Nanotechnology (M.S. and Ph.D)
- Molecular Biology and Genetics (M.S. and Ph.D)
- Neuroscience (M.S. and Ph.D)
- Physics (M.S. and Ph.D)
- Chemistry (M.S. and Ph.D)
- Mathematics (M.S. and Ph.D)
- Telecommunications and Networking ( Non-thesis M.S.)
Scholarship Coverage
The Bilkent University Scholarship provides the following benefits to recipients:
For PhD Students
- Tuition waiver (62,100 TL/year)
- Monthly stipend and housing (total of 5,500 TL/month)
- Private health insurance
- A laptop computer
- Meal card (after passing the PhD qualifier)
- The awardee is expected to share their thesis research results, including travel support for presenting at a well-known, peer-reviewed conference
For MS Students
- Tuition waiver (62,100 TL/year)
- Monthly stipend and housing (total of 4,400 TL/month)
- Private health insurance
- A laptop computer
- The awardee is expected to share their thesis research results, including travel support for presenting at a well-known, peer-reviewed conference
Dormitory Details
Dormitories are furnished with:
- Single beds or bunk beds
- Desks, desk chairs, bookcases, wardrobes, wastebaskets, and mini-refrigerators
- Unlimited high-speed internet access at no charge
- Common areas include self-cooking kitchens, TV lounges, study lounges, self-service laundry and ironing rooms, and game/visitors’ areas
- Central heating and 24-hour hot water
- Each floor has common bathrooms and restrooms
Eligibility Criteria for Bilkent University Scholarship
To qualify for the Bilkent University Scholarship, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Required Language: English
- TOEFL IBT: at least 87
- IELTS: at least 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section
- Bilkent COPE: at least C
- Eligible Countries: All countries worldwide
- Academic Requirements:
- BSc graduates or MSc students must have at least a 2.80/4.00 CGPA at the time of application
- Additional Requirements:
- If you are a Turkish citizen living in Turkey, you must have an ALES score of at least 55 (quantitative)
- If you are not a Turkish citizen, a GRE General Test score of at least 153 (quantitative) is required
- If your GRE score is slightly below the required mark but you have a strong academic background, you are still encouraged to apply
How to Apply for Bilkent University Scholarship?
Please follow the following application instructions to apply for Bilkent University Scholarship:
- Create a new account from here.
- Choose your graduate school.
- Upload the following documents:
- Proof of Degree (if already obtained)
- Official Transcripts (most recent)
- Statement of Purpose
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Updated Resume
- Research Proposal If Any
- IELTS/TOEFL Result
- GRE Score
To know more about Bilkent University Scholarship, please visit the official website: