Boğaziçi University, which has a history of over 150 years, based on academic autonomy and participatory management approach, defends the freedom of thought in every area of ​​life, is a public university. Bogazici University's Freemover, or Special Students, Program in general terms is for non-degree students who apply to Boğaziçi University for a maximum of two semesters. They typically come from universities with which Boğaziçi does not have a partnership agreement.