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Bilkent University was initially founded by Prof. İhsan Doğramacı in 1984, with the aim of creating a center of excellence in higher education and research. Bilkent University was the first private university established in the country.

Bilkent University's campus is based in the heart of Turkey's capital city: Ankara, a vibrant metropolis of 5.5 million people. Bilkent University currently enrolls more than 13,000 students in its 29 bachelor's and 58 master's degree programmes. Bilkent University has approximately 800 faculty members and its international faculty members come from 30 countries across the globe. The Bilkent University Library is the most extensive academic library in the country with an annual budget nearing $3,000,000. Bilkent University offers 100 student clubs, enabling students to come together to participate in favorite activities or develop new interests.