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About SU

Sabancı University (SU) — private non-profit university. It is located in Istanbul, Turkey. The higher education institution was founded not so long ago — in 1994. As a member of European University Association (EUA), SU is actively working on developing the academic environment.

It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2024, it is among top-530. The educational institution is in the top-350 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.

SU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.

Location
Istanbul, Turkey
Establishment year
1994
Students
3,700
International students
333
Female students
38%

Place in ratings

Rating QS
2024#526
Rating THE
2024#351-400
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SU tuition fees

At SU, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at SU are different for locals and foreigners. Turkey citizens pay 1,298 USD per year, while international students pay a minimum of 19,495 USD. The educational institution helps students with tuition fees through scholarships. They are available to local and international students. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.

When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.

Academic calendar
Semesters
Scholarships
Yes
Bachelor
Local1,298USD/year
Foreign19,495USD/year
Master
Local7,373USD/year
Foreign19,495USD/year
Doctorate
Foreign19,495USD/year

Study programs at SU

Arts & Humanities
Visual Arts and Visual Communications Design
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
GPA — 2.0, PTE — 60, TOEFL iBT — 80
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
PTE — 60, TOEFL iBT — 80
Economics & Business Management
Economics
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
PTE — 60, TOEFL iBT — 80
Management
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
PTE — 60, TOEFL iBT — 80
Engineering & Technology
Electronics Engineering
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
PTE — 60, TOEFL iBT — 80
Industrial Engineering
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
PTE — 60, TOEFL iBT — 80
Mechatronics Engineering
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
PTE — 60, TOEFL iBT — 80
Social Sciences & Management
Economics
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
PTE — 60, TOEFL iBT — 80
Political Science and International Relations
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
GPA — 2.0, PTE — 60, TOEFL iBT — 80
Psychology
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
PTE — 60, TOEFL iBT — 80
Other
Computer Science and Engineering
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Other programs
Medicine
Psychology
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Education & Training
Medicine
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 87
Arts & Humanities
Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Visual Arts and Visual Communications Design
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
GPA, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0, PTE — 73, TOEFL iBT — 87
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Materials Science and Nano Engineering
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
PTE — 69, TOEFL iBT — 80
Mathematics
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
PTE — 69, TOEFL iBT — 80
Mathematics
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
PTE — 69, TOEFL iBT — 80
Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Show all
Education & Training
Psychology
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Education & Training
Medicine
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 87
Psychology
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Education & Training
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Humanities
Cultural Studies
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Exam scores
PTE — 73, TOEFL iBT — 87
History
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
GPA, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0, PTE — 73, TOEFL iBT — 87
History
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Turkish Studies
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
GPA, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0, PTE — 73, TOEFL iBT — 87
Social Sciences & Management
Cultural Studies
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Exam scores
PTE — 73, TOEFL iBT — 87
Economics
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
PTE — 73, TOEFL iBT — 87
Economics
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Political Science
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
GPA, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0, PTE — 73, TOEFL iBT — 87
Political Science
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Show all
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science and Engineering
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
PTE — 69, TOEFL iBT — 80
Electronics Engineering
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
PTE — 69, TOEFL iBT — 80
Electronics Engineering
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Energy Technologies and Management
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
PTE — 69, TOEFL iBT — 80
Industrial Engineering
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
PTE — 69, TOEFL iBT — 80
Show all
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration
Study degree
MBA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
CAE, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
CAE — 193, TOEFL iBT — 83
Economics
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
PTE — 73, TOEFL iBT — 87
Energy Technologies and Management
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
PTE — 69, TOEFL iBT — 80
MBA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Mathematics
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
PTE — 69, TOEFL iBT — 80
Computer Science & IT
Artificial Intelligence
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Computer Science and Engineering
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
PTE — 69, TOEFL iBT — 80
Computer Science and Engineering
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Cyber Security
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
PTE — 69, TOEFL iBT — 80
Cyber Security
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Show all
Other programs
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Materials Science and Nanoengineering
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Physics
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Engineering & Technology
Electronics Engineering
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Industrial Engineering
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Manufacturing Engineering
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Materials Science and Nanoengineering
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Mechatronics
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Social Sciences & Management
Economics
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0
Political Science
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0, PTE — 73, TOEFL iBT — 87
Economics & Business Management
Economics
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0
Management
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 88
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science and Engineering
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Other
Experimental Psychology
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Materials Science and Nano Engineering
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Mechatronics Engineering
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Exams
PTE
Exam scores
PTE — 80
Social Psychology
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Other programs
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Bachelor degree at SU

For admission to a bachelor's program, you must successfully pass the entrance exams. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of PTE or TOEFL. The TOEFL score must be at least 80.

GPA
2
TOEFL iBT
80

Master's degree at SU

The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. It is impossible to enter SU for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing PTE or TOEFL. The TOEFL exam must be passed with a score no lower than 80.

TOEFL iBT
80

Doctorate degree at SU

If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — PTE or TOEFL. For the TOEFL exam, the result must be at least 80.

TOEFL iBT
80

SU campus

The campus of SU is suburban. Students live in a close-knit community and enjoy the benefits of the natural environment around them. However, they also have access to urban entertainment such as shopping malls, restaurants and cinemas. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. Thanks to international exchange programs at SU, students can communicate with representatives of different countries and nationalities and thus expand their own horizons. And, the university contributes to this by regularly holding joint events for local and foreign students.

Campus Type
Suburban
Library
Yes
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