2026-2027 Additional Quota Registration Information and Student Amnesty Application Conditions Announced

İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University has published two separate announcements regarding the 2026-2027 Academic Year additional quota registration information and the application conditions for the Higher Education Institutions 2026 Student Amnesty. The final registration procedures for undergraduate students placed through the additional quota will be completed online between October 2-4. The student amnesty announcement covers those who wish to re-register at the University by benefiting from the higher education amnesty under the 85th temporary article added to Law No. 7592 and Law No. 2547.

Final Registration Procedures for Additional Quota

Following the announcement of the additional placement results by ÖSYM, the final registration passwords that students will use to enter the final registration system will be sent to the email addresses and mobile phones reported to ÖSYM during the application for the Higher Education Institutions Exam within three days.

Students will fill out the registration forms by entering the online final registration system with their final registration password between October 2-4. Students who need to pay tuition fees will pay the 2026-2027 Academic Year tuition fee or, if they prefer, only the 2026-2027 Fall Semester fee through contracted banks.

Students who complete the online procedures related to the registration form will, in the final stage, make an appointment for the printing of their student ID and English Proficiency and Placement Exam (PAE) exam entry document from one of the options presented by the system between October 5-6. Students will come in person to the Bilkent University Student Affairs Directorate on the appointment day and time with a printout or screenshot of the barcode on their final registration forms.

Online Final Registration Form

New undergraduate students who will register in 2026 need to fill out the online Final Registration Form, pay the tuition fee (except for fully and comprehensively scholarship students), and make an appointment for the printing of their student ID and PAE exam entry document. The Final Registration Form page can be accessed at http://kayit.bilkent.edu.tr/form.

The personal password required to log into the Final Registration Form page is sent to the email address and mobile phone reported to ÖSYM during the application for the Higher Education Institutions Exam within four days after the additional placement results are announced. If the password has not been received by the end of this period, the "I Want to Learn My Password" button on the same page can be used. This button is activated at the end of the third day.

The following steps must be completed to fill out the final registration form: filling out the online information form, making preferences and payments for dormitories for students who wish to stay in Bilkent University dormitories, paying the tuition fee (except for fully and comprehensively scholarship students), reading the information regarding the English Proficiency Exam/exemption, reading the information regarding the GE100 Introduction to University Life course, entering high school graduation/diploma information, approving student responsibilities, and making an appointment for the printing of their student ID and PAE exam entry document for the dates of October 5-6.

After making an appointment, a printout or screenshot of the barcode on the final registration form must be obtained and brought along when coming to the Student Affairs Directorate at the appointment time. Filling out the final registration form is only the first part of the registration process. To complete the registration process, students must come to the university in person on the appointment day and time to receive their student ID and PAE exam entry document.

Important Information During the Registration Process

On the appointment day and time, students must come in person to the Student Affairs Directorate located on the university campus. The procedures to be carried out at the Student Affairs Directorate take approximately 15-20 minutes. Smoking, electronic cigarettes, and the use of other tobacco products are prohibited in the Bilkent campus, including the Student Affairs Directorate and its surroundings. During the ID printing, students' photos are taken, and these photos are used on university IDs and other official documents. Students who do not register online between October 2-4 lose their registration rights.

For questions regarding tuition fees, installment options, and payment methods, the following phone numbers have been announced: 0312 290 3262 for questions about Bilkent University dormitories, 0312 290 4001 and 0312 290 4002, for questions regarding exemption from the English Preparatory Program, 0312 290 5079, and for all other questions, 0312 290 1240.

Tuition Fee and Payment Information

Education at Bilkent University is fee-based. The annual tuition fees determined on an academic year basis indicate the total amount that students registering for the fall and spring semesters must pay. Only half of the annual tuition fee is collected from students who register only for the fall or spring semester. The annual tuition fee is paid in two equal installments at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. A discounted annual tuition fee is applied for students who prefer to pay the entire annual tuition fee at the beginning of the fall semester.

The 2026-2027 annual tuition fee (for fall and spring semesters) or only the fall semester tuition fee must be paid online between October 2-4. It is not possible to change the payment method to annual after completing the payment for only the fall semester fee.

For those who prefer to pay the annual tuition fee during final registration, the discounted annual fee is set at 1,245,000 TL (including 10% VAT) for students paying the full fee, and 622,500 TL (including 10% VAT) for students with a 50% scholarship (discounted). For those who prefer to pay only the fall semester tuition fee during final registration, the fee is announced as 647,500 TL (including 10% VAT) for students paying the full fee and 323,750 TL (including 10% VAT) for students with a 50% scholarship.

Tuition fees can be paid through Garanti BBVA, Türkiye İş Bankası, and Yapı Kredi Bankası. There are three separate methods to pay the tuition fee in advance: by going to any branch of these banks through the tuition fee payment menu, through internet banking via the internet banking systems of these banks, or through the Credit Card Payment Page accessible via the link on the Bilkent University Final Registration Form. It is not possible to pay the tuition fee via bank transfer or EFT.

When paying the tuition fee, it is essential to use the Turkish Republic ID number or Bilkent University student number. The student number is the number starting with 2260 written at the top of the online final registration form.

For students continuing their education at Bilkent University, increases in the annual tuition fee are limited to the average change rate of the twelve-month Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) for June announced by TÜİK at the beginning of July each year.

SRS Password

Students' academic records are tracked through an online database system called STARS (Student Academic Information Registration System). The module of this system that serves students is titled SRS (Student Review System). SRS access is provided with a password and a verification code that will be sent to the mobile phone during final registration. The SRS password can be viewed on the screen where the appointment barcode is located after completing the appointment step of the final registration form.

Information such as the location and result of the English Proficiency and Placement Exam, course schedule, internet links for online courses, and grades can be accessed using the student number and this password at https://stars.bilkent.edu.tr/srs. It is requested that the SRS password be kept in a secure place and not shared with anyone. In case of a change in the mobile phone number or postal address, the updated phone number and address should be reported by emailing [email protected].

Higher Education Institutions 2026 Student Amnesty

Conditions have been announced for those wishing to re-register at Bilkent University by benefiting from the higher education amnesty under the 85th temporary article added to Law No. 7592 and Law No. 2547.

The deadline for applications for the right to re-register in the fall semester is September 1, 2026. Applications made between September 9, 2026 and December 9, 2026 will be evaluated for the spring semester.

Students who have been dismissed from the English Preparatory Program or who could not meet the English proficiency requirement because they were dismissed or had their registration suspended before September 1, 2024, as well as undergraduate students who have been placed at Bilkent University but have never registered, must take the English Proficiency and Placement Exam. Students applying to benefit from the right to re-register in the 2026-2027 fall semester must take the English Proficiency and Placement Exam to be held between September 5-9, 2026. Students applying to benefit from the right to re-register in the 2026-2027 spring semester, including those dismissed from the English Preparatory Program or who could not meet the English proficiency requirement because they were dismissed or had their registration suspended before January 11, 2025, as well as undergraduate students who have been placed at Bilkent University but have never registered, must take the English Proficiency and Placement Exam to be held between January 14-20, 2027.

Those who will apply must not be registered at another higher education institution; if they are, they must cancel their registration at the relevant institution before applying. Applications are not accepted from undergraduate students who have been placed at Bilkent University but have never registered in departments that will not accept students for the 2026-2027 academic year. Those who have been dismissed from departments that will not accept students for the 2026-2027 academic year cannot apply for re-registration at Bilkent University as there are no equivalent programs available.

Students dismissed from the English Preparatory Program will be placed in the appropriate level of the English Preparatory Program based on their English Proficiency and Placement Exam results. These students will have four semesters to complete the program. According to Article 8, Paragraph 4 of the Bilkent University English Preparatory Program Education-Teaching and Examination Regulation, students who have the right to take the exam will waive their exam rights under the mentioned Article 8 when they apply to register under the 85th temporary article added to Law No. 2547.

The adaptation of students dismissed from undergraduate and graduate programs to the curriculum of their departments will be carried out by the Rectorate. Students who re-register at Bilkent University through the student amnesty will not benefit from Bilkent University scholarships, even if they were previously placed with a scholarship. The tuition fee determined for new students entering in 2026 will be applied to students registering under this law.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are the final registration procedures for the additional quota at Bilkent University conducted?
Online final registration procedures are conducted between October 2-4. Students who do not register online during these dates lose their registration rights.

Where can the final registration form for Bilkent University be filled out?
The Final Registration Form page can be accessed at http://kayit.bilkent.edu.tr/form. The personal password required to log into the page is sent via email and SMS within four days after the additional placement results are announced.

How much is the tuition fee for Bilkent University for 2026-2027?
For those who prefer to pay the annual fee during final registration, the discounted annual fee is 1,245,000 TL for students paying the full fee and 622,500 TL for students with a 50% scholarship. The fee for only the fall semester is set at 647,500 TL and 323,750 TL, respectively.

When do applications for student amnesty at Bilkent University end?
The deadline for applications for the right to re-register in the fall semester is September 1, 2026. Applications made between September 9, 2026, and December 9, 2026, will be evaluated for the spring semester.

Can those who register through student amnesty at Bilkent University benefit from scholarships?
No, students who re-register through student amnesty cannot benefit from Bilkent University scholarships, even if they were previously placed with a scholarship. The tuition fee determined for new students entering in 2026 will be applied to these students.