Boğaziçi University aims to support the continuation of university education, especially for new mothers, by providing childcare facilities for students. In this context, there are childcare services for students both on and off campus. These services provide an environment where student-parents studying in both undergraduate and graduate programmes can safely entrust their children. Childcare facilities not only provide safe and quality care, but also offer activities and educational programmes that contribute to the physical, mental and social development of children. Managed by trained and experienced staff, these facilities offer programmes designed to meet the needs of the children. Thus, student-parents can be sure that their children are receiving quality education and care while focusing on their studies and academic work.

These facilities offered by the university are provided as a paid service, and various payment options are also offered so that student-parents can benefit from childcare services without straining their budgets. In addition, the university aims to make their educational process more accessible and manageable by providing supportive services and resources to meet the needs of student-parents. These childcare facilities are part of Boğaziçi University's mission to support students' academic success and provide the necessary conditions for them to realise their full potential. For new mothers in particular, these facilities provide an important support mechanism for balancing both academic and parenting responsibilities. In this way, new mothers can continue their university education without interruption and take important steps towards achieving their career goals.

Boğaziçi University Preschool Education Unit:

https://yuva.bogazici.edu.tr/

Boğaziçi University Summer Camp:

https://www.instagram.com/bogaziciyazkamp/

Boğaziçi University Alumni Association (BÜMED) KidCare and Tutoring Project:

https://www.bumed.org.tr/kidcare-ve-ozel-ders/

2024 Sustainability Report SDG-5 (Related Section)

Childcare Facilities for Students

Boğaziçi University offers the Preschool Education Unit to the students of parents who work as faculty or administrative staff. For those who do not work as faculty or staff, there are no direct childcare services, but there are day-care centres around the campus where safe and quality childcare facilities can be accessed. These day-care centres offer activities and educational programmes that contribute to the physical, mental and social development of children. Managed by trained staff, these facilities allow parents to ensure that their children are well cared for while they focus on their academic studies.

Boğaziçi University Preschool Education Unit:

https://yuva.bogazici.edu.tr/

However, parent students can also apply to Boğaziçi University Summer Camp for children between the ages of 6-12 during the summer term and include their children in this programme. While children experience learning through various activities in areas such as art, music, sports and science accompanied by experienced camp leaders and instructors, parent students can continue their academic studies.

Boğaziçi University Summer Camp:

https://www.instagram.com/bogaziciyazkamp/