Public Access to Green Spaces

Boğaziçi University provides free public access to open spaces and green areas. The University's campuses offer the community the opportunity to enjoy the natural heritage and green spaces. The campuses are accessible to visitors by appointment under certain security procedures.

The University organizes trips for 12th grade students of schools affiliated to the Ministry of National Education and various promotional events to welcome school visitors from different regions of Turkey. These events are organized by the university's Promotion Office and offer students the opportunity to explore the natural beauties of the campus. In addition, events such as Career Days and Graduate Program Presentation Days are also open to the public so that participants have the opportunity to explore the green spaces and learn about the opportunities offered by the university.

Such practices reflect Boğaziçi University's commitment to being open to the community, protecting its green spaces and making them available to a wider audience. By interacting with the parks, gardens and natural landscapes on campus, visitors can benefit from the peaceful environment that the university offers.

For more information and details on how to apply for a visit, please follow the links below:

• Group Visit Form
• Boğaziçi University Security Applications

Inclusive Campus Spaces and Intercultural Engagement at the 45th Sports Fest

Boğaziçi University’s 45th International Sports Festival (Sports Fest 2026), a tradition spanning nearly half a century, was held across the South and Uçaksavar campuses from 14 to 17 May 2026. The event brought together 916 athletes from 10 countries and various universities across Türkiye: 364 international athletes, 255 visiting athletes from other Turkish universities and 297 Boğaziçi University students. Participants competed in twelve sports disciplines—indoor volleyball, outdoor volleyball, football, futsal, basketball, handball, badminton, table tennis, tennis, swimming, water polo and cheerleading—in the historic atmosphere of the South Campus and the modern facilities of the Uçaksavar Campus. Beyond sports competitions, Sports Fest created opportunities for young people from different countries and institutions to gather and interact socially through yoga sessions, sponsor-led activities and interactive entertainment on campus. By opening its campuses and sports facilities to visiting athletes, the University enabled these spaces to serve as inclusive settings for sport, social participation and intercultural exchange. In this respect, the festival promotes shared, inclusive spaces that strengthen community connections.

The full news article is available here.

2024 Sustainability Report SDG-11 (Related Section)

Public Access to Green Spaces

The campuses of Boğaziçi University are open to visitors by appointment within the framework of certain security procedures and offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy the natural heritage as well as green areas.

The University organises promotional events to welcome 12th grade students from schools affiliated to the Ministry of National Education and school visitors from various regions of Turkey. These events, organised by the Promotion Office, provide students with the opportunity to explore the natural beauties and green areas of the campus. In addition, public events such as Graduate Programme Presentation Days are also organised; participants have the chance to spend a pleasant time in the green areas while getting information about the opportunities offered by the university.

Thanks to these practices, visitors to Boğaziçi University have the opportunity to experience the peaceful atmosphere of the university by interacting with the green areas and natural landscape of the campuses.

Click here to make a visit appointment:

https://tanitim.bogazici.edu.tr/2025-2026-akademik-yili-okul-gezisi-basvurusu