Institutional Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment

Boğaziçi University implements structured and planned actions to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in student admissions and staff recruitment. The University supports the access, recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups, including:

• Persons with disabilities
• Students from low-income backgrounds
• Women in underrepresented fields
• Ethnic minorities
• Refugees and disaster-affected students
• Non-traditional and first-generation students

These actions are embedded in institutional policies, scholarship mechanisms and monitoring systems.

1. Fair and Transparent Admissions Framework

Centralised Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate admissions in Turkey are conducted through a nationally centralised examination system (YKS), designed to ensure objectivity and equal opportunity. Placement is based on transparent score-based criteria, eliminating institutional bias in admission decisions.

Graduate Admissions

Graduate admissions are conducted according to predefined academic criteria including:

• Standardised examination scores
• Academic transcripts
• Interviews
• Letters of recommendation
  

All procedures are implemented under transparent departmental regulations.

Click here to access the Prospective Students webpage.

Click here to access the University Registration webpage.

2. Targeted Support in Access to Education

Scholarship Prioritisation Mechanisms

Boğaziçi University provides merit-based and need-based scholarships to ensure equal access to education.

Priority groups include:

• Students under state protection
• Students affected by natural disasters
• Children of martyrs and veterans
• Students with disabilities
• Economically disadvantaged students

Need-based scholarships include:

• Tuition-related support
• Dormitory scholarships
• Food and book support
• Cash scholarships

Relevant documents:

• Boğaziçi University Scholarship Directive
• 2023–2024 Academic Year Scholarship Report

Click here to access Scholarship Office web page.

Part-Time Student Employment (Targeted Inclusion)

The University offers structured part-time employment opportunities to support students from underrepresented groups.

Priority is granted to:

• Scholarship holders
• Students with disabilities
• Students affected by natural disasters
• Children of martyrs/veterans

Students may work up to 15 hours per week under a formal Part-Time Student Employment Agreement and are covered by occupational insurance in accordance with Law No. 5510.

This mechanism supports both financial inclusion and professional skill development.

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3. Recruitment of Underrepresented Staff

Boğaziçi University complies with Law No. 657 (Civil Servants Law) regarding the employment of persons with disabilities.

Key provisions include:

• Mandatory 3% disability employment quota in public institutions
• Accessible and separate examination procedures for disabled candidates
• Centralised placement mechanisms
• Institutional reporting and audit obligations
• Flexible determination of daily working hours based on disability status and service conditions
• Cannot be assigned to night watch or night shift duties without their consent

The University implements these provisions in academic and administrative recruitment processes.

Click here to access the Civil Servants Law No. 657.

4. Institutional Policies Supporting Inclusive Recruitment

Anti-Discrimination Framework

Boğaziçi University Code of Ethics explicitly prohibits discrimination based on:

• Religion
• Language
• Race
• Ethnic origin
• Gender
• Sexual orientation
• Age
• Disability
• Political opinion

Click here to access the Boğaziçi University Code of Ethics.

Gender Equality Plan (2023)

The institutional Gender Equality Plan includes strategic objectives in:

• Recruitment and career development
• Prevention of discrimination and harassment
• Institutional equality mechanisms

These measures ensure equitable access and fair recruitment practices.

Click here to access the Boğaziçi University Gender Equality Plan.

5. Monitoring and Data-Based Evaluation

Boğaziçi University regularly collects and analyses data on:

• Student admissions
• Scholarship distribution
• Employment statistics
• Diversity indicators

These data are published in:

• Annual Administrative Activity Reports
• “Facts and Figures: Boğaziçi University” Reports
• Boğaziçi University Scholarship Office Reports
• Annual SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Reports

This monitoring system enables evidence-based policy improvement and strategic planning.

Institutional Impact

Through transparent admission systems, targeted financial support, structured employment opportunities and compliance with national equality legislation, Boğaziçi University actively promotes access to higher education and employment for underrepresented groups.

The University’s approach reflects its institutional commitment to equal opportunity, social inclusion and diversity in both academic and administrative recruitment processes.