The primary approach in Bilkent University’s education and teaching processes is to ensure that its graduates become educated professionals. Being “educated” means that graduates can think critically and generate ideas in both English and their native language about subjects ranging from fermions to Paganini, ribonucleic acid to Rothko and Shakespeare, poverty, and numerous global issues.
Being “professional” refers to individuals who possess deep knowledge and expertise in their chosen fields, can identify and solve problems, analyze unfamiliar topics, and think critically and creatively. Opportunities for students to develop these skills are provided through engaging platforms integrated into academic curricula, as well as “informal” programs that facilitate learning outside the classroom. The latter approach fosters learning, creativity, innovation, leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
The measure of success in education and teaching is the extent to which Bilkent University graduates are sought after and how quickly they ascend to higher levels of responsibility. Equally important is Bilkent’s ability to attract students and distinguished academics from around the world at both undergraduate and graduate levels.