Sabanci University

Sabanci University (SU) has a reputation for a young but already well-known Turkish higher education institution with a non-commercial form of ownership. The origins of the academic activity of the University of Sabanci date back to 1994. The city type of campus is located in Istanbul, the most beautiful Turkish city.

Sabanci University (SU) opened in 1994 to train qualified professionals in various sciences and economics. The institution aims to embody the cutting-edge developments of both Turkey and the world, emphasizing applied sciences and social interaction, so that graduates can enter the workforce and build successful careers immediately after graduation. It strives here to educate students who will be responsible for important and positive societal innovations, inventions, and contribute to science and technology competently and confidently.

Sabanci University has about 270 faculty members, many of whom are foreign visitors, and about 5% of the thousands of students are foreigners. The university is non-denominational and welcomes people of different cultures and nationalities, genders and religions. There are now about 4,400 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students. Sabanci University has more than 16,000 graduates in total.

Academic programs are offered in the main structural units of the university:

Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (FENS),
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS),
Sabanji School of Business (SBS).

All freshmen are guaranteed a place in the residence on campus, the total number of places is 2732. Each room has a shower, wardrobe, telephone; there is an Internet connection in the common areas. Free access offers classes for independent study, rooms with TV and vending machines for recreation. Organized regular cleaning of rooms, free laundry and ironing.

For meals, a spacious dining room for 900 people is prepared, where breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served daily, in addition, vending machines can be found in the buildings and dormitories.

Cost of living in the residence (per person, per academic year):

• In a quadruple room = 1760$,
• In a double room = 2345$,
• Personal number (only for masters) = 3015$,
• One-time deposit on arrival = 245$,
• Parking = 53$.

On meals in the local cafeteria, students spend about $ 135-160 per month.

In their free time, students can study in one of the 50 clubs of interest. The Center for the Performing Arts deserves special attention: it is known throughout Istanbul and beyond, often hosts famous artists.

Students can engage in sports: basketball, volleyball, fitness, yoga, cardio, climbing, squash and table tennis. Tournaments are organized in football (soccer), basketball, tennis, squash, badminton, table tennis. Additional sports facilities (depending on the season):

• Downhill skiing and snowboarding,
• Archery,
• Handball
• Athletics
• Yachting
• American football
• Frisbee (ultimate),
• Futsal,
• Cricket
• Triathlon
• Orienteering,
• Canoeing,
• Swimming
• Chess
• Karate
• Billiards
• Kickbox,
• Fencing
• Dancing
• Aikido
• Bicycle.

• He is a member of the European University Association (EUA), accredited by YÖK – Yüksekögretim Kurulu.
• In the QS ranking, Sabanci University is in the top of the best universities in the world with internationally recognized English-language programs, in 5% of the world's best universities (world TOP-100).
• Included in the TOP-5 universities in Turkey.
• It cooperates with the best universities in the world (MIT, Harvard, Cambridge, London School of Economics and Political Science – LSE), organizes international internship programs and student exchanges.

This higher educational institution is quite modest in size. At the same time, only 3,100 students can comprehend science in its walls. Applications for admission here can be submitted not only by local, but also by foreign citizens (only 4 percent of students studying abroad are here). Part of the teaching staff is represented by specialists from abroad, specially invited by the administration to improve the quality of education of students. However, the number of teachers is limited to only 270 teachers. Any student during the education can apply for participation in the international exchange program. All the nuances of the exchange are posted in the university's social pages.

As in all higher education institutions, in the SU there is an academic library. The elite of the school emphasizes his membership in such an association as the EUA.

The academic year includes 2 semesters.

Not included in the course price and is paid additionally:

• Accommodation and meals,
• Insurance
• Study materials and manuals = 25-80$ per academic year,
• Air tickets and round-trip transfers,
• Application fee ($30),
• Visa and consular fees.

Students, applicants become after successful passing exams. The academic year consists of two academic semesters. One education for entrants to the bacalviriat is estimated by the administration at $ 17,000. For the applicant entering the magistracy - this figure is slightly lower and is 15 500 cu. Taking into account the average European rates for receiving educational services - such a price is considered not too high.

All detailed information about the requirements for admission and the amount of payment for a particular course is described on the university website of Sabanci University.

Approximately 60% of undergraduate students receive scholarship support, including foreign students. Each applicant from abroad is evaluated automatically, according to the submitted application, but the competition is high, and even high scores do not guarantee a scholarship. What is taken into account in the competition:

• Academic experience,
• Letters
• Exam results,
• Transcripts
• Results of interviews,
• Any documents confirming success: diplomas, diplomas, medals, cups, certificates.

The sooner you apply, the better the chances of getting a scholarship (early enrollment policy applies).

If you complete at least 2 semesters at a university with excellent grades, then you can also apply for a scholarship.

Additional scholarships to their students at Sabanci University are offered by the following states:

• Azerbaijan
• Qatar
• Iraq
• Oman
• Libya
• Pakistan.

There are also some discounts:

• For students whose siblings are already studying at Sabanci = 10% (if they do not receive a scholarship),
• For children or spouses of employees = 20%,
•  SU Graduates: for Sabanci Bachelors who apply for a Master's degree = 20%,
• For full-time staff for additional education programs outside of working hours = 50%.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision