Nail Akar was appointed as Director of the Graduate School of Engineering and Science. Özgür Ulusoy was appointed as Chair of the Department of Computer Engineering. Burcu Ayşen Ürgen was appointed as Chair of the Neuroscience Program and Director of the Aysel Sabuncu Brain Research Center. Arda Gitmez was appointed[Read More…]
Under the new administrative structure, the following units will be coordinated by the Secretary General, Sinan Atalar: the Procurement Office, Support and Transportation Services, Cafeterias Management, Housing Office, Financial Affairs Office, Health Center, Security Office and the Department of Construction and Maintenance Services.
Özgür Özdamar was appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences. Özdamar was also appointed as Director of the Graduate School of Economics and Social Sciences.
Can Alkan, faculty member in the Department of Computer Engineering, was appointed as professor. Daniel Just, faculty member in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, was appointed as professor. Emin Karagözoğlu, faculty member in the Department of Economics, was appointed as professor. Fehmi Tanrısever, faculty member in the[Read More…]
New Bilkenters were introduced to campus and university life through the GE 100 Orientation course, held this year on September 10–14. Throughout the five-day program, students earned points toward course credit by attending seminars, department introductions, cultural events and sports activities. GE 100 is a one-credit course that helps incoming[Read More…]
On Tuesday, September 8, a University Administration Handover Ceremony for academic and administrative staff was held at the FMPA Concert Hall to share details about recent changes in the university’s administration and organizational structure. Prof. Orhan Aytür assumed the role of Rector on July 28, 2026, upon the recommendation of[Read More…]
Upon the recommendation of the Board of Trustees and with the approval of the Council of Higher Education, Orhan Aytür assumed the position of Acting Rector of Bilkent University on 28 July 2026. As part of the new administrative structure, Ezhan Karaşan was appointed Provost, Hüseyin Boyacı was appointed Vice[Read More…]
Bilkentpreneurs Challenge 2026 concluded with the final pitches held on May 22. Organized in collaboration with the Faculty of Business Administration, Beba Innovation & Entrepreneurship Foundation, Meteksan Türkiye, and Revitt, with the logistic support of Bilkent CYBERPARK, the competition brought together 10 finalist teams selected from 45 applicants. The finalists[Read More…]
The university is pleased to announce the recipients of the Distinguished Teaching Awards for the 2025–26 academic year. Asst. Prof. Onur Çizmecioğlu, Asst. Prof. Arda Gitmez, Esra Tünay, Assoc. Prof. Eray Tüzün and Asst. Prof. Jonathan Coleman Williams were chosen for demonstrating outstanding teaching abilities and for contributing to students’[Read More…]
Bilkent University will welcome Prof. Kutalmış Görkay to the Department of Archeology to assume a pivotal role in the archaeological exploration and long-term preservation of the ancient city of Zeugma, one of the most significant urban centers on the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire. It is renowned today for[Read More…]
