Bilkent University, a prestigious non-profit private institution in Ankara, Turkey, was established in 1984 by İhsan Doğramacı, a prominent figure in Turkish higher education. Founded with the vision of becoming a hub of excellence in academia and research, Bilkent has consistently ranked among the top universities in Turkey since its inception. Inspired by Harvard University, Bilkent holds the distinction of being the first non-profit private university in Turkey. Its name, “Bilkent,” derives from “bilim kenti,” Turkish for “city of science.” 2011, it was globally recognized, ranking 112th in The World University Rankings.