Internship Requirements
All undergraduate students in the Mathematics
Department are required to complete a four‑week summer internship, consisting of
a minimum of 20 working days (including Saturdays if necessary), in industry or
research institutions, either in the public or private sector. Summer
internship can only be done during summer. Students may not enroll in any
courses while completing their internship. This restriction applies to both
mandatory and voluntary internships. Taking additional courses during the
internship period, including enrollment in MATH 399 is permitted only in
exceptional cases. Such exceptions must be requested in advance and approved by
the department. In general, exceptions may be considered only for students with
documented long-term health conditions or similarly serious circumstances.
Students who wish to attend summer school may do so, but must complete their
internship after summer school ends and before the start of the fall semester.
The University provides insurance coverage for
internships that exceed the minimum duration, as well as for voluntary
internships, subject to departmental approval. Online internships of any form
are not accepted.
Academic internships are permitted and may be
undertaken at institutions outside Bilkent University, including abroad,
provided that both the host institution and the internship adviser identified
by the student have sufficient academic qualifications. The application steps
are the same as those required for a regular internship. For internships
conducted abroad, the University does not provide insurance coverage. In the
application form, the subject of the internship must be clearly stated and must
not overlap with topics already covered in the undergraduate curriculum.
How to Apply and Complete the Internship
Secure an internship position at a suitable company. You
should choose a company that will allow you to apply the mathematical knowledge
and analytical thinking skills you have developed throughout your university
education, while also contributing to your professional growth.
The main purpose of an internship is to enable students
to apply the theoretical knowledge gained during their studies in a
professional environment and to gain practical experience related to their
field. Students are expected to take an active role in the workplace through
clearly defined duties and meaningful involvement in professional or technical
processes, such as projects, research, analysis, development, documentation,
reporting, or similar field-related activities. Internships consisting
primarily of passive observation, repetitive routine work, or activities with
limited contribution to professional development may not be considered
sufficient for internship approval.
If the company requests confirmation that the internship
is mandatory or wishes to verify that the university will provide insurance,
ask Gizem Hanım for Form 1 .
Upon acceptance, the company must provide an acceptance
letter by either by completing and signing Form 2 or by ensuring that their
letter includes the information required in Form 2. An acceptance letter is
required to begin your online application process through the SRS+ Summer
Training System. For instructions, see STS_Instructions_v02.pdf.
You may begin your internship only after the internship
coordinator has approved your application.
Bilkent University provides insurance coverage for
approved internships. SGK documentation can be obtained from E-Devlet once your internship starts.
Maintain a daily internship diary (Form 4), signed each day by
your supervisor.
Upon completion of the internship, your supervisor must
complete the student evaluation form (Form 5). Both the evaluation form and the internship diary must
be submitted by your adviser by 5:00 p.m. on the first Friday of the fall
semester.
The
internship committee evaluates all submitted materials and determines final
approval.
In
the fall semester following the internship, students must enroll in Math 399, a
non-credit course graded on a pass/fail basis. You can also register for Math
399 during summer but please ensure that you finish your internship and submit
both the internship diary and the evaluation form no later than the last day of
summer school classes. Please note that no grade adjustments will be made
unless you have a documented excuse officially recorded in the system.
Internship Forms
Form 1 Mandatory Internship Requirement Form
Form 2 Company Description Form
Form 5 Student Evaluation Form
Department Contact
Department of Mathematics Internship Coordinator: Hamza Yesilyurt
Address: Bilkent University,
Department of Mathematics SA106, 312 2901897
Email: hamza@fen.bilkent.edu.tr