Admission Applications

Find out more about the general, specific and  requirements for admission - and questions about your own eligibility and merit rating.

How can I apply?+

You can visit our How to Apply page to see each step in detail. If you have further questions, please contact us at: iro-crm@sabanciuniv.edu.

Is there an application fee?+

Yes, Sabancı University requires an application fee of 30 USD.

How do I pay the application fee?+

You can make your payment online through a credit card on the application portal. If you encounter any issues, please contact us at iro-crm@sabanciuniv.edu.

I cannot make my application fee payment through a credit card. What can I do?+

If you're unable to pay the application fee online via credit card and wish to use an alternative method, please email us at iro-crm@sabanciuniv.edu. We will assist you accordingly.

I had an issue while filling out the application form and now I cannot return to my application page.+

If you exited the application portal during the application process, you can regain access through the link sent to your registered email. Please note that previously entered information and uploaded documents may need to be re-entered and re-uploaded.

What should I do if I cannot upload all my documents to the online application system?+

Please email the missing documents to us at: ug-admissions@sabanciuniv.edu and iro-crm@sabanciuniv.edu.

How long does the evaluation process take?+

The international student admission process operates on a rolling basis, with evaluations occurring once or twice a month. Application results are typically communicated to candidates within a few weeks.

Can I send additional documents after I have submitted my application?+

Yes, you can email them or upload them to the application portal in a timely manner. Our admission team will consider them. You can forward them to the admission officer who contacts you via email or through the application portal.

Can I change the program I applied to primarily?+

Yes. Sabancı University offers an interdisciplinary education system, allowing students to take common courses in their first year and declare their major by the end of that year. You can choose any major from any faculty without limitation.

How can I know if I am eligible to apply as an international student?+

Please review the eligibility rules set by YÖK (Council of Higher Education). If you have further concerns or questions regarding your eligibility, feel free to contact us.

What are the admission eligibility requirements of the university?+

Please refer to the admission requirements list. You must meet at least one of the exam or diploma scores from the list. Note that meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee acceptance; you must submit your online application form with the required documents for further evaluation.

Do I need to take the SAT?+

The SAT is not compulsory. However, it is one of the academic exams that we accept for admissions.

Do you accept Super scores for the SAT exam?+

No, we do not accept Super scores.

If I do not have my final transcript yet, can I still apply?+

Yes, you can still apply with your interim transcript. That said, if your high school grades are the only academic documents you are applying with (no SAT or any other international exam attached), then you can only be considered once you provide your final GPA which means each years’ transcript.

Can I still apply with my high school diploma if I do not have the SAT or a similar exam score?+

Yes, but we would need your final GPA or predicted scores to evaluate you further. Please check the admission requirements list and search for your country name.

Do you require recommendation letters / statement of purpose?+

While recommendation letters or statements of purpose are not compulsory, they nonetheless may strengthen your application.

Do you accept TR-YÖS+

Starting in 2023, Sabanci University will accept TR-YÖS exam results for admission. The exam is administered by ÖSYM (Measuring, Selection and Placement Center) and the minimum required score for admission to Sabanci University is 350 out of 500. TR-YÖS is not compulsory. However, it will be one of the academic exams that we accept for admissions.

Do you accept extracurricular certificates+

Yes, please attach any such certificates to your application. If you are unable to upload them all due to file size limits, you can always email them later to the admission officers who will get in touch with you.

The acceptance letter does not have the department I applied to written on it. Is something wrong?+

Do not worry, this is completely normal. Sabancı University offers an interdisciplinary education system, which offers freedom of choice. Students take common courses in their first year regardless of the faculty and program, and then they declare their major by the end of first year. To put it in a different way, you are not in fact choosing a major during the application, but rather after your first year, which is called the Foundation Development Year (FDY). Due to this education model, the acceptance letter does not have a department listed, but shows the faculty that you have been admitted to. After the FDY, you can choose any major from any faculty without any limitation.

How do I inform the university about my decision regarding the offer?+
Can I get an extension on the deadline to make my admission decision? +

Yes. While we are not able to give extensions on the deadlines in all cases, we do try to accommodate such requests from our candidates when they have a sufficient reason to request an extension. Please note, however, that extensions are rare for scholarships in the higher brackets such as 75% or 100%. Those spots are reserved for candidates and then offered to others should the first offers not be accepted.

How am I supposed to make the prepayment? How much is the prepayment? +

You can make the pre-payment through a bank transfer, using the information that is provided in the offer letter. The prepayment amount is 2000 USD.

Will the pre-payment be subtracted from my tuition fee? +

Yes the prepayment will be substracted from your tuition fee.

Will you refund my prepayment if I decide not to come for registration? +

No, prepayments or application fee are non-refundable.

Once I make the prepayment, when will I receive my final acceptance letter? +

You will receive a confirmation email and a final acceptance letter from us once your prepayment has been processed and credited to our account. This document can be used for your visa application, if required.

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