Bilecik is a historical Anatolian city located in the southeastern corner of the Marmara Region, at the transition point to Central Anatolia, and is home to the lands where the foundations of the Ottoman Empire were laid. The district of Söğüt has the honor of being the place where the founding story of the Ottoman Empire began as the homeland of Ertuğrul Gazi, and this heritage gives the city a deep cultural meaning. Founded in the valley of the Sakarya River, Bilecik promises a life that is the complete opposite of big cities with its unspoiled nature, hills covered with pine forests, and quiet town atmosphere. Bilecik Şeyh Edebali Üniversitesi is the academic face of the city and the most important source of its young population. Its small-scale structure provides an advantage that large universities struggle to offer: the student-faculty relationship is extremely warm, sincere, and interactive. In the Faculty of Engineering, professors know their students by name, and it is possible to participate in research groups at the undergraduate level. The faculties of Education, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Applied Sciences, and Fine Arts form the basic programs. The campus has modern infrastructure; a digital library, sports facilities, and a student dormitory are located within the campus boundaries. In terms of cost of living, Bilecik is one of the most advantageous cities in Turkey. Accommodation and daily expenses are one-fifth of those in big cities. It is extremely easy to find a place in KYK dormitories. The city is so small that transportation costs are almost non-existent; it is possible to walk to the campus, the bazaar, and the market. It is more than possible to stand on your own feet here with the amount of scholarships given in big cities. To be honest about social life: Bilecik is not an entertainment metropolis. However, this situation is an advantage, not a disadvantage, for students who want to focus on themselves in a quiet environment. Natural beauties shape social life: Ertuğrul Gazi Tomb and cultural park in Söğüt, valley view from Bilecik Kalesi, picnic and walk in Pelitözü Gölü, camping in the plateaus in the surrounding villages, snowshoeing in pine forests in winter. Cafes in the city center create a friendly sense of community as student meeting points. It is only an hour away from Eskişehir, and Eskişehir's lively student life, cafes, and cultural events are easily accessible with weekend trips. In Bilecik itself, events organized by university clubs, film nights, and nature camps are the mainstay of social life. Bilecik's economy is based on marble and natural stone mining, ceramics, glass industry, and agriculture. Niche career opportunities are available in these areas. However, the main advantage lies in Bilecik's relatively easy access to major cities such as Eskişehir, Bursa, Ankara, and İstanbul. It is quite practical to move to these cities during the job search process after graduation. Bilecik is a haven for students who want to focus on their inner world, seek academic depth in a quiet environment, away from the noise of the big city, in the silence of nature. It is not everyone's city — but it is perfect for the right person. If you want to lay the foundations of your own story in the lands where the Ottoman Empire was born, Bilecik is waiting for you. When you look back four years later, you will see that the discipline, simplicity, and ability to focus that you gained in this small city are the most solid foundation of your career. Offering an ideal environment for truly learning and developing away from the distracting noise of the big city, Bilecik is the city of silent heroes who want to make a difference. The strong bonds you establish with your professors with the advantage of a low-population campus will be a privilege envied by big city graduates in terms of post-graduation reference and mentorship. Bilecik's marble and ceramic workshops offer fine arts and design students the opportunity to work directly with the material. The city's Ottoman heritage is a primary source for history and culture research. The annual Ertuğrul commemoration events in Söğüt bring the city together with thousands of visitors every summer and provide students with organizational experience. The great advantage of the small city is that every student is visible and can leave their mark — no one gets lost here.

Browse all 1 universities in Bilecik. The list below includes public and foundation universities, with department offerings, base scores, success rankings, and campus information.