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Sabanci University
Institution Info
With science, technology, and social structures advancing day by day, the world needs more qualified individuals who possess the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career anywhere in the world. Aware of this pressing issue, in 1994 the Sabanci Group decided to establish a "world university" led by the Sabanci Foundation.
The seeds of Sabanci University, the Sabanci Group's most comprehensive social responsibility project in the field of education, were sown in the summer of 1995, at a search conference in which 50 academics from 22 countries as well as students and representatives from the private sector participated. The conference, however, was just the beginning, as it marked the start of an extensive process during which the leading educational institutions in Turkey and across the world were examined to find out how they work and identify the fundamentals that made them successful.
In the end, instead of choosing one university as a template or replicating existing examples and institutions, a new and unique university was designed. Since 1999, when students began enrolling, Sabanci University itself has set an example for many universities.
Why Study Here?
Undergraduate and graduate programs at Sabanci University differ in their design and approach from those programs of other universities. The principles that form the foundation of our academic programs and institutional structure are based on an interdisciplinary approach with the absence of traditional departments. Hence, this organizational model allows different faculties to interact and collaborate in contrast to the traditional structures composed of discrete institutional units.
The University aspires to develop students who are competent and confident individuals, infused with a strong sense of responsibility for social change and through participatory teamwork, contribute to the development of science and technology created for the benefit of the community.
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Facts and Figures
| No. of students: | 3,650* |
| No. of Academic staff: | 350 |
| No. of Administrative staff: | 325 |
| Student to staff ratio: | 12:1 |
| Funding type: | Private (non-profit) |
Master's Programmes
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Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (FENS)
- Biological Sciences and Bioengineering (M.Sc.)
- Computer Science and Engineering (M.Sc.)
- Electronics Engineering (M.Sc.)
- Electronics Engineering and Computer Science (M.Sc.)
- Industrial Engineering (M.Sc.)
- Information Technologies (M.Sc.)
- Leaders for Industry (M.Sc.)
- Materials Science and Engineering (M.Sc.)
- Mathematics (M.Sc.)
- Mechatronics (M.Sc.)
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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS)
- Conflict Analysis and Resolution (M.A.)
- Cultural Studies (M.A.)
- European Studies (M.A.)
- History (M.A.)
- Political Science (M.A.)
- Visual Arts and Visual Communications Design (M.A.)
- Turkish Studies (M.A.)
- Public Policy (M.A.)
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Faculty of Management
- Economics (M.A.)
- Exeuctive MBA (MBA)
- Masters in Finance (MiF) (M.Sc.)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Services & Facilities
The Communication Center works in coordination with the postal service and parcel companies. It provides mail, parcel, internal mail and courier services in addition to selling telephone cards and tokens. Mail and parcels are picked up once a day. The courier provides services to the Karaköy Contact Office, Sabanci Center, and offices on its route. The center keeps a record of all types of incoming and outgoing mail.
Art Galleries
There are two art galleries that seek to support young artists in their endeavors;
- The Kasa Galeri, located at the Karaköy Contact Office in the historical Minerva Han; The university has two auxiliary campuses, one a former Ottoman Bank, Minerva Han, is the host to several NGOs, an art gallery and can be used for small meetings, or seminars (25-50) where being close to the historic center of Istanbul called for. See kasagaleri.sabanciuniv.edu
- The FASS Gallery located at the entrance of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences on campus. See Fass Art Gallery
Student Clubs
Sabanci University Student Clubs are founded and managed by students. In these clubs, which present myriad opportunities for learning opportunities and experiences that enrich students' lives; students acquire and develop skills that they will help them to achieve success in their future lives. Clubs are provided with facilities and equipment for students' use, such as video cameras, musical instruments, diving and climbing equipment, studios, meeting rooms, and study halls.
Student Life
Sabanci University has a campus that is away from the hectic life of the city, yet offers everything students may need in their everyday lives. Amenities abound from a performing arts center to a sports hall, convenience store, movie theater and exercise areas.
Among universities in Turkey, Sabanci University has the highest housing capacity as a percentage of its number of students.
Housing Guarantee
Students who are admitted to Sabanci University are guaranteed housing for their first year at the university. Students who reside outside Istanbul are given priority in housing allocation.
Extracurricular Student Activities
Sabanci University has 50 clubs founded and operated by students. Students may use the Performing Arts Center with a capacity of 912 for their cultural and social events. The Performing Arts Center is also one of the foremost conference and arts centers of the Anatolian side of Istanbul, and hosts professional artists and ensembles.
The Sports Center has a main hall, used for basketball and volleyball games, with a capacity of 1200. Other facilities include three squash courts, exercise and cardio halls, fitness studios and table tennis areas, and a climbing wall used for mountain climbing exercises.
Information Center
The Sabanci University Information Center has been planned to allow comfortable working and studying quarters for 600, and has an extensive collection of almost 100,000 contemporary printed volumes, 20,000 electronic periodicals and approximately 35,000 multimedia items. ICcat, the most advanced next-generation cataloging product that provides users with access to information has been introduced to Turkey by the Sabanci University Information Center.
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