TurkeyPrivate UniversityFully FundedSabancı University
جامعة سابانجي
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Sabancı University is one of the leading foundation (private) universities in Istanbul. Almost all students admitted to its academic master’s and PhD programmes receive a full tuition waiver, and full-scholarship holders also get a monthly stipend and free campus housing. Its bachelor’s placement scholarships (100% / 50%) are tied to Turkey’s national exam (YKS) and are mainly for Turkish students.
Funding Types & Coverage Benefits
This scholarship provides a comprehensive funding package covering your academic journey:
Full tuition waiver
Covers the annual fee (US$24,500 for new international students in 2026–2027).
Monthly stipend
Master’s 43,500 TL × 10 months; PhD 67,500 TL × 12 months (75,000 TL after the qualifying exam); Distinguished S&T PhD 115,000 / 135,000 TL.
Free campus housing
Double room for master’s, single room for PhD students; 10,000 TL transport support for students not living in dorms.
Available Fields & Specializations
Supported academic disciplines and specialization fields eligible for application:
Available Study Programs & Tracks (1)
Sabancı University Graduate Scholarships 2026–2027 (Master’s & PhD)
Documents required for this scholarship
Check off prepared documents to track your application readiness:
Requirements vary by program and intake — always confirm the final list on the official application page.
Eligibility & Admission Criteria
- Admission to an academic (non-professional) master’s or PhD programme at Sabancı University.
- Scholarships are recommended by the admission jury on academic merit and confirmed by the graduate school.
- Holders of the Distinguished Science & Technology PhD Scholarship are selected separately (Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Full tuition waiver, Monthly stipend, Free campus housing.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Online application to the graduate programme, Bachelor’s (and master’s for PhD) diploma and transcripts, Proof of English proficiency as required by the programme, Other documents required by the programme (statement of purpose, reference letters…).
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.sabanciuniv.edu/en. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
Scholarship Summary
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