Bilkent University is accepting Spring 2027 graduate applications in engineering and science until 9 November 2026. Pakistani applicants can compete for merit-based financial support that may include a full tuition waiver, a monthly stipend and subsidized housing. Admission and funding are selective, and international applicants should prepare the GRE General Test and approved English evidence.
Quick Overview
| University | Bilkent University, Ankara, Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Intake | Spring 2027 |
| Study level | Master’s and PhD programmes in engineering and science |
| Application deadline | 9 November 2026 |
| Interview dates | 25 to 27 November 2026 |
| Funding | Merit-based tuition waiver or tuition waiver plus stipend; other support can apply |
| Official source | Bilkent Graduate School of Engineering and Science |
About the Bilkent Graduate Scholarship
Bilkent University’s Graduate School of Engineering and Science offers research-based master’s and doctoral study in fields including computer engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science and nanotechnology, molecular biology and genetics, neuroscience, physics, chemistry and mathematics.
Spring 2027 availability varies by department. Architecture admissions are shown as closed on the current official page, while the listed engineering and science programmes have application routes. Applicants should confirm their exact programme before preparing documents.
Financial Benefits
Bilkent states that almost all graduate students receive a full tuition waiver. More than 95 percent receive financial support as either a tuition waiver or a tuition waiver with a monthly stipend. The strongest packages can include:
- Full tuition waiver.
- A 12-month stipend, with the published maximum described as up to three times the monthly campus cost of living for PhD students and up to two times for master’s students.
- Subsidized furnished housing.
- Access to round-the-clock health services.
- Sports facilities, campus internet and transportation services.
The university does not promise the same package to every admitted student. The offer letter is the controlling document for a student’s funding level and conditions.
Programme Structure
These are department-based graduate programmes with coursework and research. Doctoral routes normally include advanced coursework, qualifying requirements and an original dissertation. Master’s routes may include a thesis or, for the telecommunications programme, a non-thesis option. Research fit and department review are central to selection.
Eligibility Requirements
- Hold, or be completing, a relevant bachelor’s degree for master’s study.
- Hold a relevant master’s degree for the standard PhD route, or meet the direct-entry PhD rule. Bilkent lists a 3.00 out of 4.00 minimum CGPA for PhD applicants applying after a bachelor’s degree.
- International applicants must submit the GRE General Test instead of ALES. The published minimum quantitative score is 157.
- Meet the English requirement: TOEFL iBT 87 for the earlier score scale, TOEFL 4.5 out of 6 for tests under the scale used from 2026, IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each section, or Bilkent PAE grade C.
- Satisfy any higher programme-specific academic or test standard.
Bilkent does not accept TOEFL Home Edition, MyBest scores or IELTS One Skill Retake for this process. The school may conditionally review an application before some test scores arrive, but required scores must be available by registration.
Required Documents
- Proof of the completed or expected degree.
- Official or uploaded academic transcripts as required by the portal.
- Statement of purpose explaining preparation, research interests and programme fit.
- Two recommendation letters.
- GRE General Test result for foreign applicants.
- Accepted English-language result.
- Any department-specific form, proposal or supporting evidence shown in the application system.
Pakistani applicants should use the same spelling of their name on the passport, transcript and tests. If a document is not in English or Turkish, follow the portal’s translation instructions.
How to Apply
- Review the official admission requirements.
- Confirm that the intended programme is accepting Spring 2027 applications.
- Prepare the transcript, degree evidence, statement of purpose, two references, GRE and English evidence.
- Use the official Bilkent application system linked by the graduate school.
- Submit by 9 November 2026 and monitor email for interview instructions.
- If shortlisted, prepare for the published interview period of 25 to 27 November 2026.
There is no guarantee of admission or a particular scholarship package. Read the final departmental and funding decision carefully.
Further Scholarship Options
Related scholarship: SBW Berlin Scholarship for socially engaged international students.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bilkent Spring 2027 application open?
Yes. The Graduate School of Engineering and Science lists Spring 2027 applications as open with a 9 November 2026 deadline.
Is the Bilkent graduate scholarship fully funded?
Some packages combine full tuition, a stipend and subsidized housing, but support is merit-based and the package varies. Applicants should not assume that admission automatically includes every benefit.
Do Pakistani applicants need GRE?
Yes. The official requirements state that foreign applicants must provide GRE General in place of ALES, with a published quantitative minimum of 157.
Can I apply before receiving my test score?
The school says applicants may be conditionally considered before test results are available, but all required scores must be provided by registration. A department may still require them earlier for review.
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