Bilkent University, Ankara

Name: Bilkent University
Address: Ankara, Turkey

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Bilkent University is a private university located in Ankara, Turkey. It was founded by Prof. İhsan Doğramacı in 1984, with the aim of creating a center of excellence in higher education and research. It was the first non-profit private university established in the country. The name Bilkent is an abbreviation of bilim kenti: Turkish for "city of science". It is constantly ranked among the top Turkish universities since its establishment. In 2011, it was listed as the top 112th university in the world by The World University Rankings. ()

Local name: İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent Üniversitesi Established: 1984 (40 years ago)Coordinates: 39°52'10"N, 32°45'18"E

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Bilkent University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: METU Library, Next Level AVM, Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Camii, METU Science and Technology Museum.

2.3 miNE
Monuments and statues
METU Library, Ankara
59 min walk • The METU Library, located in the heart of the vibrant capital of Turkey, Ankara, is one of the main centers of knowledge and education in the region. It is a place where students, researchers, and literature enthusiasts can deepen their knowledge and develop...
4.2 miNE
39°54'40"N • 32°48'46"E
Next Level AVM, Ankara
108 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
2.6 miN
Mosque
Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Camii, Ankara
67 min walk • The Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Camii stands as a modern marvel of Islamic architecture in the heart of Ankara, Turkey. This mosque, with its grandeur and spiritual significance, serves as a beacon of faith for the local community and a point of interest for visitors to the...
2.4 miN
Museum
METU Science and Technology Museum, Ankara
61 min walk • METU Science and Technology Museum is a museum established within the campus of the Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey. The museum is aimed to present the modern technological tools as well as technological past of Turkey.
4.5 miNE
Library
Presidential Library, Ankara
116 min walk • The Nation's Library of the Presidency also referred to as the Presidential Library by common people, is the largest library in Turkey, with a collection of over four million books in 134 different languages, and 120 million articles and reports.
~180 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Bilkent Concert Hall, Ankara
1 min walk • Bilkent Concert Hall is a performing arts center in Turkey. It is located within the Bilkent University campus in Ankara. Home to the Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, the building hosts over 80 concerts per year.
3.1 miNE
Monuments and statues
Tree of Science Sculpture, Ankara
79 min walk • The Tree of Science is a Turkish sculpture at the Middle East Technical University Ankara Campus at the door of the monument Eskişehir Yolu. The sculpture was constructed through the second drop-Atatürk Monument Competition in 1966 and was made by Tamer Başoğlu.
4.5 miNE
Bus station, Transport
Ankara Intercity Coach Terminal, Ankara
115 min walk • AŞTİ is the intercity bus terminal of Ankara, Turkey.
2.2 miSE
Observatories and planetariums
Ankara Universitesi Rasathanesi, Ankara
57 min walk • The Ankara University Observatory, is a ground-based astronomical observatory operated by the Astronomy and Space Sciences Department at Ankara University's Faculty of Science.
4.6 miNE
39°54'41"N • 32°49'17"E
Mustafa Ayaz Müzesi ve Kültür Merkezi, Ankara
117 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
4.7 miNE
39°55'39"N • 32°48'8"E
Beştepe Millet Kongre ve Kültür Merkezi, Ankara
121 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater, Mosque