Sabancı University automatically evaluates every international applicant for scholarships — there is no separate scholarship form. Academic (thesis) Master's and PhD students receive a 100% tuition waiver, a monthly stipend, free dormitory (two-person room for Master's, single room for PhD), private health insurance, a laptop and conference support. Undergraduates receive tuition-waiver scholarships (up to 100%) and may also receive a dormitory scholarship. The upcoming deadline is 27 November 2026 for Spring 2027 entry (Graduate School of Engineering and Natural Sciences, thesis Master's and Doctorate).
Why it is notable: "Almost all" admitted academic graduate students get a tuition waiver and most also get stipend + housing — automatic, with the award decision arriving in the same offer letter. Note the TL stipend figures are substantial; amounts are re-set each academic year.
Transportation support 10,000 TL for students not staying in dorms
Private health insurance
Laptop computer
Limited conference support (once per year)
Project-funded scholarships with higher stipends; Distinguished Science and Technology Scholarship for top PhD students
Undergraduate: tuition-waiver scholarship (up to 100%) guaranteed for 1 prep year + 4 undergraduate years; separate dormitory scholarship covering a free 4-person room (no meals/personal expenses)
Eligibility criteria
Qualification Required
Secondary School Diplomafor Bachelor'sBachelor's Degreefor MastersMaster's Degreefor PhD
This scholarship is offered for Bachelor's, academic (thesis) Master's and PhD programmes. Professional non-thesis graduate programmes are excluded from these packages.
Who can apply
Turkish and international applicants; all international students meeting application requirements are automatically considered for a scholarship.
Experience
No experience required
Language Certificate
Programme-dependent — English proficiency required (e.g. TOEFL iBT min 80; note: YÖK does not accept IELTS in Türkiye — TOEFL or Sabancı's own English Language Exam ELEA instead).
Other Certificates
transcripts and degree certificates; statement of purpose; CV; 2 reference letters; GRE/ALES where required by the programme.
Age Limit
No Age Limit
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Run all three quick checks before reviewing your chosen course's full entry requirements.
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Country checker
no nationality restriction — all nationalities eligible; Turkish students with a Blue Card included.
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Last degree checker
Choose your highest completed qualification to see which degree level may fit.
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Course checker
Pick a course to see whether it falls inside this scholarship's scope.
Complete all three checks
Your combined result will appear here.
Based on published eligibility — always confirm on the official page before applying.
Application essentials
Requirements
Review each requirement before you begin the application.
Document checklist
01Completed online application form
02Official signed academic transcript and degree certificates
03Statement of purpose
042 letters of recommendation
05English proficiency certificate (e.g. TOEFL iBT; IELTS not accepted in Türkiye per YÖK)
06GRE/ALES scores where required by the programme
07Passport-size photo
08Passport copy
Application fee
30 USD (undergraduate; per the official FAQ — reconfirm current fee). No separate scholarship fee.
Visa, kept concise: Study visa type for this destination: Türkiye student visa (long-stay), applied for at the Turkish consulate after admission; some nationalities can enter on visa exemption or tourist visa and arrange registration.
Application Procedure
10 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
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Choose your programme and check its requirements
on the official pages.
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Create an account at admission.sabanciuniv.edu and complete
the online application with all documents.
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Pay the application fee (undergrad
30 USD as of the last published period — reconfirm).
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Accept the offer (undergrad
1,500 USD pre-payment, subtracted from first-term tuition, non-refundable).
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Shortlisted candidates may be called for a
written exam and/or interview.
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You are automatically considered for the scholarship —
the scholarship offer arrives alongside the admission offer (several weeks, rolling evaluation rounds once or twice a month).
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Completed online application form
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Official signed academic transcript and degree certificates
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Statement of purpose
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2 letters of recommendation
Application milestones
27 Nov 2026
Application deadline
2027
Intake year
Ready to apply?
Continue on the official Sabancı University, Istanbul platform.
Is there a separate scholarship application? A: No — every application is evaluated for scholarship automatically (mention your scholarship needs in the application form's relevant questions).What does the undergraduate scholarship cover? A: It is a tuition waiver scholarship covering tuition fees only; a separate dormitory scholarship covers a free 4-person room (no meals or personal expeHow long does the undergraduate scholarship last? A: One year of Foundational Development Year plus four years of the undergraduate programme.What do graduate scholars get? A: 100% tuition exemption, monthly stipend, free dormitory (2-person Master's / 1-person PhD), transport support for off-campus students, private health insurance, laptoIs IELTS accepted? A: No — YÖK (Council of Higher Education) does not accept IELTS in Türkiye; use TOEFL or Sabancı's English Language Exam (ELEA).When will I hear back? A: Rolling evaluation once or twice a month; results generally reach candidates within a few weeks.Can I ask for a scholarship re-evaluation? A: Yes — contact the admissions colleague who assisted you; re-evaluation does not guarantee an increase.
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