The Sabanci group founded Sabanci University in 1994. At a conference held in 1995, the university distinguished itself by creating a novel model instead of replicating existing ones. Furthermore, since 1999, the institution has been enrolling students, and consequently, it has inspired many. Sabanci University offers a Graduate Scholarship to international students each year.
All national or international students who are admitted to graduate programs (excluding professional programs) are fully exempt from annual tuition fees. In addition, the university provides most graduate students with a monthly stipend and free dormitory accommodation.
Scholarship details for the 2025–2026 Academic Year, starting in September 2025 for new and continuing students, are listed below. The Admission Jury and the relevant graduate school board finalize the scholarship decision based on academic merit.
Major Financial Benefits:
- Full tuition fee exemption
- Monthly living stipend
- Free on-campus housing
- Transportation support between the dormitory and the campus
- Project-based financial support
- A personal laptop
- Support for attending academic conferences
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Types of scholarships:
Scholarship Detail List 1:
| Scholarship Detail | Information |
| Scholarship Name | Distinguished Science and Technology Scholarship |
| Eligibility | Successful PhD Applicants in the Graduate School of Engineering and Natural Sciences |
| Tuition Fee | 100% exemption |
| Monthly Stipend | – Before qualifying exam: 80,000 TL/year – After qualifying exam: 95,000 TL/year |
| Accommodation | Single-room dormitory |
| Transport Support | 6,500 TL/year (for those not staying in dorms) |
| Health Insurance | Private health insurance is provided |
| Laptop | Provided to scholarship recipients |
| Research Fund | $3,000/year (after qualifying exam) |
| Conference Support | One-time annually (limited) |
| Additional Benefit | One time annually (limited) |
Scholarship Details List 2:
| Name: Full Scholarship | Information | ||
| Scholarship Benefits | Master’s Program | PhD Program (Before Qualifying Exam) | PhD Program (After Qualifying Exam) |
| Tuition Fee Waiver | 100%* | 100%* | 100%* |
| Monthly Stipend | 32,500 TL (for 10 months annually) | 50,000 TL (for 12 months annually) | 55,000 TL (for 12 months annually) |
| Accommodation | Shared (two-person) room | Private (single) room** | Private (single) room** |
| Transport Support | 6,500 TL (for 10 months, if not in a dormitory) | 6,500 TL (for 12 months, if not in a dormitory) | 6,500 TL (for 12 months, if not in a dormitory) |
| Health Insurance | Provided (Private) | Provided (Private) | Provided (Private) |
| Laptop | Provided | Provided | Provided |
| Conference Attendance Support | Limited Offered once per year | Limited Offered once per year | Limited Offered once per year |
Notes:
- For the 2024–2025 academic year, annual tuition is 510,000 TL for Turkish nationals and 24,500 USD for international students. This is fully covered by the scholarship.
- Subject to availability, a double room may be assigned in rare cases for PhD students.
Scholarship Details list 3:
| Name: Tuition Waiver Scholarship | Information |
| Tuition Fee Waiver | 100% or partial exemption* |
| Dormitory Accommodation | Master’s: Shared (double room) PhD: Private (single room)*** |
| Transport Support | 6,500 TL per year (for eligible students not staying in the dormitory) |
| Private Health Insurance | Provided |
| Laptop | Provided |
| Conference Support | Available (limited, subject to the institute’s decision) |
| Name: Tubitak Bided Scholarship | Information | ||
| Benefit | Master | PhD | PhD (Post-Qualifying Exam) |
| Tuition Fee Waiver | 100%* | 100%* | 100%* |
| Stipend | 3,000 TL (10 months) | 3,000 TL (12 months) | 3,000 TL (12 months) |
| Dormitory | Two-person room | Single room** | Single room** |
| Transport Support | 6,500 TL (10 months) | 6,500 TL (12 months) | 6,500 TL (12 months) |
| Health Insurance | Provided | Provided | Provided |
| Laptop | Provided | Provided | Provided |
| Conference Support | Limited- Once per year | Limited- Once per year | Limited- Once per year |
Notes:
- *Tuition: 510,000 TL (Turkish), 24,500 USD (international)
- **PhD rooms may be shared based on availability
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Programs Offered:
MS and PhD Programs
- Computer Science and Engineering – MS, PhD
- Cyber Security – MS, PhD
- Data Science – MS
- Electronics Engineering – MS, PhD
- Energy Technologies and Management – MS
- Industrial Engineering – MS, PhD
- Manufacturing Engineering – MS, PhD
- Materials Science and Nano Engineering – MS, PhD
- Mathematics – MS, PhD
- Mechatronics Engineering – MS, PhD
- Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering – MS, PhD
- Physics – MS, PhD
Professional Graduate Programs
- Information Technology
- Digital Transformation in Industry
- Energy Technologies and Management
- Cyber Security
- Data Analytics
Graduate Application Requirements
Each graduate school at Sabanci University determines the Admission criteria based on the specific requirements of its programs. For detailed requirements, please refer to the Graduate Programs Requirements official links shared below.
For Online application, please follow the link below:
For More information about scholarships, follow:
Scholarships and Fellowships on www.maisamitalks.com