Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
About BILGI
Istanbul Bilgi University (BILGI) — private university. It is located in Istanbul, Turkey. The higher education institution was founded not so long ago — in 1996 — which is why it is considered one of the youngest in the country. As a member of Laureate International Universities, European University Association (EUA), The Magna Charta Observatory of Fundamental University Values and Rights, United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), Principles for Responsible Business Education (PRME), BILGI is actively working on developing the academic environment.
The educational institution is in 1501 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
At BILGI, you can get a bachelor and master degree in different fields of study.
The academic calendar at BILGI is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Turkey. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For local citizens, tuition fees at BILGI start from 7,912 USD. International students pay a minimum of 8,098 USD per year. The university has several financial aid programs that help students cover part of the cost of education. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.
For admission to a bachelor's program, you must successfully pass the entrance exams. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of TOEFL. The minimum score for TOEFL is 75.
TOEFL iBT
75
TOEFL PBT
535
BILGI campus
The campus of BILGI is located in Istanbul. The urban campus is suitable for those students who, firstly, are used to independence, and secondly, cannot imagine their life without the hustle and bustle of a big metropolis. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. Foreigners who come to BILGI through exchange programs study and live with local students. Thus, the university promotes intercultural exchange and the establishment of interethnic relations.
There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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