If you’ve been waiting for a fully funded opportunity to pursue a master’s or PhD in one of Europe’s rising academic stars, this is your moment. Sabancı University, ranked 355th in the world by THE World University Rankings 2025 (and the #1 university in Türkiye), is now inviting applications for its 2025–2026 Graduate Programs — and the scholarships on offer are massive.
What’s on Offer? (Scholarship Benefits)
All selected international graduate students will receive:
- Full Tuition Waiver worth US$ 24,500/year
- Monthly Stipend (based on degree type and funding model)
- Free On-Campus Housing with private bathroom and high-speed WiFi
- Dedicated Laptop Computer
- Private Health Insurance
- Transportation Support (TL 6,500/month for those not using university housing)
- Conference Participation Support
Stipend Packages Offered by Sabanci University
| Program Type | Standard Scholarship | TÜBİTAK Project Students | Special Project Students |
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| MS/MA | 32,500 TL (US$ 850) | 35,750 TL (US$ 940) | 39,000 TL (US$ 1,020) |
| PhD (pre-qualification) | 50,000 TL (US$ 1,310) | 55,000 TL (US$ 1,440) | 66,000 TL (US$ 1,730) |
| PhD (post-qualification) | 55,000 TL (US$ 1,440) | 60,500 TL (US$ 1,580) | 66,000 TL+ |
Distinguished Science & Technology Scholarships (PhD Only) Benefits
Sabancı University is offering an elite scholarship package for exceptional doctoral candidates in the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (FENS):
- Monthly stipend:
- 80,000 TL (US$ 2,100)/month (pre-qualification)
- 95,000 TL (US$ 2,500)/month (post-qualification)
- Dedicated Research Fund: US$ 3,000/year
- International Co-Supervision & potential joint PhD degrees with world-renowned institutions
- Guaranteed private on-campus housing.
Graduate Programs Open for 2025-26 at Sabanci University
Engineering and Natural Sciences (MS & PhD)
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- Mathematics
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Data Science
- Electronics Engineering
- Cyber Security
- Energy Technologies and Management
- Materials Science and Nano Engineering
- Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Physics
- Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering.
Social Sciences (MS & PhD)
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- Political Science
- Cultural Studies
- Gender Studies
- Economics
- Psychology
- History
- Visual Arts and Communication Design
- Social Psychology.
Business (MS & PhD)
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Management.
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All programs are conducted entirely in English by globally recognized faculty.
Apply: https://www.sabanciuniv.edu/en/graduate-programs
The last date to apply for Sabancı University Graduate Scholarships 2025–2026 is May 30, 2025.