- Up to 100% tuitionFull tuition coverage on the top scholarship tier
- ~USD 18,000/yr (~EUR 16,500 (est.))Annual tuition value covered by the Full Scholarship
- 1999Year Sabanci University was founded
- ~TL 2,500-3,000/moMonthly stipend for master's / PhD holders
- Laptop + travel grantLaptop computer and conference travel grant included
- Hundreds availableHundreds of scholarships offered each year across all fields
At a glance
full
Funding
€17k
Max amount
Jun 2, 2027
Deadline
Open to all nationalities worldwide
Country
Sabanci University
Provider
Sabanci University, founded in 1999 in Istanbul, offers scholarships to international students across bachelor's, master's and PhD programmes in nearly all fields of study. There is no separate scholarship application: applicants are considered automatically when they apply to a programme, and the source reports that hundreds of scholarships are available each year. The flagship Full Scholarship covers tuition (reported at around USD 18,000 per year, roughly EUR 16,500), on-campus accommodation, private health insurance, a laptop, a conference travel grant, and a monthly stipend of 2,500 TL for master's or 3,000 TL for PhD students. Other tiers include full tuition-exemption with dormitory support, and undergraduate tuition waivers ranging from partial to full. Scholarship duration is reported as 4 years for a bachelor's, 3 years for a master's and 4 years for a PhD. Since these figures come from an older cycle, applicants must confirm the current amounts, tiers and deadlines on the official Sabanci University page before applying.
What's covered
- Tuition fees — The Full Scholarship covers tuition reported at around USD 18,000 per year (~EUR 16,500 (est.)); other tiers offer full or partial tuition exemption.
- Monthly stipend — A monthly stipend of TL 2,500 for master's students and TL 3,000 for PhD students (~EUR 100+ (est.), TL-denominated).
- Accommodation — On-campus accommodation or dormitory support is provided depending on the scholarship tier.
- Health insurance — Private health insurance is provided to Full Scholarship holders.
- Laptop and travel grant — A laptop computer and a conference travel grant are included for graduate Full Scholarship holders.
- Undergraduate awards — Undergraduate scholarships range from partial to full tuition waivers, with accommodation, monthly stipend and travel allowance for fully funded recipients.
How to apply
The entire application is completed online through Sabanci University's application portal; there are no paper forms.
- Choose your programme — Select the undergraduate, master's or PhD programme you wish to apply to at Sabanci University.
- Prepare your documents — Gather your high school diploma or degree, official transcripts, recommendation letter, English proficiency score and other required documents.
- Complete the online form — Fill in the application form through the designated online portal; the whole process is electronic.
- Submit the application — Submit your completed application online; scholarship consideration is automatic with no separate form.
Eligibility
Applicant statusApplicants must be international students; Turkish students who completed prior education outside Turkey are also eligible.
Academic recordApplicants must have a good academic record appropriate to their chosen degree level.
English proficiencyApplicants must be fluent in English, as programmes are taught in English.
Programme applicationApplicants must apply to a Sabanci University programme; scholarship consideration is automatic.
No separate scholarship application is required. Scholarship duration is reported as 4 years (bachelor's), 3 years (master's) and 4 years (PhD).
Eligible countries
Open to all nationalities worldwide
Deadlines
2026 undergraduate intake~2 June 2026 (est.)
2026 graduate intake~spring 2026 (est.)
Selection
Scholarships are awarded automatically on the basis of academic merit when a student applies to a programme; there is no separate scholarship competition. The scholarship tier and stipend depend on the level of study and the strength of the academic record.
Verified sources
- Sabanci University - Prospective Studentssabanciuniv.eduofficial
- Sabanci University (English)sabanciuniv.eduofficial
About the provider
Sabanci University is a private research university in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 1999. It teaches in English across engineering and natural sciences, arts and social sciences, and management, and is consistently ranked among Turkey's top-performing universities.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who can apply for Sabanci University scholarships?
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International students, including Turkish students who completed their prior education outside Turkey, with a good academic record and fluency in English.
Do I need a separate scholarship application?
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No. Candidates are considered automatically for a scholarship when they apply to a Sabanci University programme.
Is the scholarship fully funded?
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The top Full Scholarship tier covers full tuition, accommodation, health insurance, a laptop, a travel grant and a monthly stipend; other tiers offer partial to full tuition exemption.
How much is the tuition value covered?
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The Full Scholarship covers tuition reported at around USD 18,000 per year (~EUR 16,500 (est.)). Confirm the current figure with the university.
What stipend do graduate students receive?
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The source reports TL 2,500 per month for master's students and TL 3,000 per month for PhD students.
What degree levels are offered?
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Bachelor's, master's and PhD programmes across nearly all fields of study.
How long does the scholarship last?
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The source reports 4 years for a bachelor's, 3 years for a master's and 4 years for a PhD.
What subjects can I study?
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Engineering, natural sciences, computer science, business, social sciences, arts, data analytics and cyber security, among others.
Where is Sabanci University located?
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Sabanci University is in Istanbul, Turkey, and was founded in 1999.
What documents are required?
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A high school diploma or degree, official transcripts, a recommendation letter, an English proficiency score and any other required documents.
When is the application deadline?
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The source gives an undergraduate deadline in early June; treat ~June 2026 as an estimate and verify the exact 2026 dates officially.
Where can I confirm the official details?
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On the Sabanci University website (sabanciuniv.edu/en), which lists current scholarship tiers, amounts and deadlines.