Sabanci University is one of the most diverse, pioneering, and highly ranked
universities in the region. Since 1999, with its world-class faculty, Sabanci University provides a globally ranked education, fully in English, with variety of funding opportunities for domestic and international students. Sabanci University boasts a large number
of laboratories and research centers, including the most advanced
Nanotechnology Research and Application Center in the region, and has been
named the most innovative university in Turkey several years in a row.
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Top reasons to study here
- Among top 351 - 400 universities in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2017
- Comprehensive scholarships for students of all nations across all education levels, guaranteeing a top ranked accessible education for all
- Freedom to change majors, in the Undergraduate level, after the first or second academic year
Bachelor's programmes
Engineering & Technology (6)
Social Sciences (5)
- B.A. Cultural Studies
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Political Science
- B.A. Psychology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (2)
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
Business & Management (1)
- B.A. Management
Computer Science & IT (1)
About
History
Under the guidance of one of Turkey’s leading family foundations, the Sabanci Foundation, the Sabanci Group established Sabanci University in July 1994. More than 50 academics from 22 countries, students and private sector leaders participated in the Search Conference in 1995 to decide upon the vision and mission of the university. The University began its first academic year on October 20, 1999.
Education
Sabanci University provides a multidisciplinary education across its three faculties. At SU students have the chance to choose their majors after their first or second academic year. This allows students to decide what program to study at university with greater understanding about higher education and about their own academic and career interests.
With its world class faculty, globally ranked education in English, and affordable tuition fees compared to similarly ranked universities across the world, SU is the place to study in Turkey. The university also provides strong scholarships for students of all nations and all education fields, guaranteeing a high quality accessible education for all.
Research
Sabanci University positions itself to be one of the most innovative and research-oriented universities in Turkey. As part of its philosophy, the university aims to direct its research efforts primarily towards applied and strategic research with the objectives of advancing knowledge, supporting teaching and contributing to the progress of the community. The university boasts a large number of laboratories and research centers, including the most advanced Nanotechnology Research and Application Center in the region. All research projects are conducted within the faculties (Faculty of Engineering & Natural Sciences, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences and Faculty of Management).
Career
Graduates of Sabanci University are highly valued across all sectors and many countries. 96% of graduates find employment within a year of their graduation, and our over 11,000 alumni have gone on to start their careers or do their postgraduates studies at some of the best companies and universities in the world.
The universities our graduates chose as their destinations for graduate school include Carnegie Mellon University, University of California, Politecnico di Milano, Boston University, Harvard University, Brown University, Stanford University and University of Massachusetts, only to name a few.
Unilever, Accenture, Procter & Gamble, Ford, and Toyota, Siemens, Deloitte & Touche are among the companies that our alumni went on to work for.
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
401 -50
2019
351
2018
351
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
521 -20
2019
501 -40
2018
461
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
850
2019
-
2018
-
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
-
2018
901
2017
-
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
On the serene campus of Sabanci University students may find facilities to meet all of their daily needs. Students can find everything they may need for daily life. Amenities abound from a performing arts center to a sports center, convenience store, movie theater, and a fully equipped gym.
SU is the university with the highest student-housing rate in Turkey. There are two or four person rooms. All dormitory rooms have showers and baths, wardrobes, and private telephones, as well as internet connections for all students. No curfews or "lights-out" policies are enforced. All students who are admitted to SU are entitled to stay at the housing facilities for their first year. Out-of-city students have priority in housing allocation for their subsequent years.
Library services
With a 600-person seating capacity and shelving space for some 300,000 volumes, the 9,432 square meter state-of-the-art facility includes an impressive variety of electronically-equipped study carrels and multi-function rooms. In total, the Information Center features 480 internet access points. To facilitate access, the Center is open seven days a week.
Medical services
All SU students are provided with private health insurance in their first months in Turkey that is valid in most hospitals in Istanbul. The campus also boasts a Health Center in which medical examinations are carried out, and necessary treatments are provided by physicians during day and night. When required, the patients are held and given treatments in special clinical observation rooms.
Student Life
Campus life
Sabanci University's sprawling campus is located outside of the city center, far from the hectic life of the city. The campus has all the amenities necessary for students, including simple necessities such as a market, bank, post office, barber and hair salon. In addition the campus boasts a movie theater, the Arts and Performance Center, a fully equipped gym and more.
As part of its Green Campus policy, SU planted more than 100.000 trees, flowers, bushes, shrubs, etc. since 1999. Now, on campus there are more than 170.000 plants, of which 100 are natural and 150 are new-planted species. There are also over 1.000 Sakura trees are on our campus which is the richest plantation in our country.
Sports facilities
The ultra-modern Sports Center on the campus is equipped with one basketball and volleyball court with a capacity for 1,200 spectators; squash courts; one strength, conditioning and cardio exercise room; two fitness and dance studios; one climbing wall; one pilates reformer studio; six locker rooms.
The University’s beautiful lake is encircled by a jogging track. In addition, the entire campus is a “bicycle friendly” zone.
Among the most popular sporting facilities on campus are the two soccer fields, one that complies with FIFA standards and the other with artificial turf.
Student clubs
Sabanci University Student Clubs are founded and managed by students. In these clubs, which present myriad opportunities for learning opportunities and experiences that enrich students' lives; students acquire and develop skills that they will help them to achieve success in their future lives.
There are dozens of clubs in SU, including but not limited to the Drama Club, AstroSu Society, Fashion Club, Horseback Riding Club, FRP and Game Club, International Relations and Diplomacy Club, International Students Club, Literature Club, MBA Club, Model United Nations Club, Music Club, Outdoor Sports Club, Politics Club, Radio Club, and Robotics Club, to name a few.
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Student Reviews
Best Uni of Turkey
Ezgi ALTUN rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sabanci is a university where you can select your programme even after 1.5 years you have enrolled. It is also fully supported both in the means of academia and social activities for students.
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
My university's system is the one and only in Turkey. According to this system, the student does not have to be stuck with the programme s/he has entered to university. In the end of my freshmen year i had knowledge about all the programmes that existed in my university and i did select Industrial Engineering because it was the best program according to my skills and...
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I am very satisfied with the education of my university since they always try their best to give us a good education. Professors are very helpful when we are lost in a topic, they are always ready to help us. I can say that in terms of education, I am very satisfied. There might be some improvements such as campus life, events etc. but they are not big deal.
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