Before Arrival
Be aware of visa options and know what you need to enter Turkey legally. For more information about passport and visa rules, please visit the website. Have a current passport that is valid at least 60 days longer than the duration of your study period at Sabancı University.
Annual tuition fee and dormitory fee must be paid in two equal installments prior to registering for fall and spring semester. http://www.sabanciuniv.edu/en/scholarship-and-tuition
Deposit Payment
If you have received your acceptance letter and if you certainly have decided on registering Sabancı University, it is compulsory to make the deposit payment. Deposit is necessary to confirm your seat in total student quota of forthcoming academic year. For 2019-2020 academic year deposit amount is 1500 USD for full-time undergraduate and Foundation Development Year (FDY) applicants. The deposit amount will be reduced from your first year tuition fee installment. During the deposit payment, you should not forget to add the application number, your name and surname on the explanation part of the bank receipt. The amount will be deposited to Akbank in Sabancı University Branch ( IBAN No: TR760004600713001000091929) The bank receipt should be submitted to Student Resources along with the “Admission Reply Form”. Please note that the deposit is not refundable if you retract your admission. "Information about tuition fee payment and Tuition Fee Form will be sent along with the admission package in order to make the payments."
Housing applications are made online. Students may check their room assignments made by Housing Services on the student information system (bannerweb.sabanciuniv.edu). Move-in dates will be announced on the website after the registration period is complete. Students with disabilities are assigned to accessible rooms. There is no prioritization between students with disabilities, provided there are adequate rooms. Housing facilities open two days before the beginning of classes every semester.
To create an account is the first thing you have to do. With this account you will be able to have an access to SU information system and thus complete course registration, access to your records, and many other vital tasks. Please check the newcomers link in order to create your account: http://newcomers.sabanciuniv.edu/en/welcome
After Arrival
In order to enroll at Sabancı University, you must submit the required documents to Student Resources Department within the stated dates in the Academic Calendar. If, for any reason, you fail to complete the process within the required period, you may lose your enrollment right to Sabancı University. Required documents and forms;
The English Language Assessment Exam is different from international proficiency exams such as TOEFL since it has been designed specifically for the context of academic study at Sabanci University. It was created on the basis of analysis of what students will need to do in their Freshman year at the university. The ELAE was designed in collaboration with international language testing experts and with input from instructors at the School of Languages. Because the ELAE is specifically produced for students, who will study Foundation Development Year (FDY) university courses at SU, it has several important advantages over other, more general tests. The exam materials are very similar to those that students will study in their Nature of Science (NS), Social and Political Sciences (SPS) and Mathematics courses in freshman. As a result, both students and teaching staff can be more confident that candidates who are successful in the ELAE will have a level of English which is suitable for coping with Freshman studies at Sabanci University. ELAE exam is executed in two stages to better define the English level of students. The dates of the exam can be found in the Academic Calendar. Candidates who successfully completed these two stages can move on their university courses. To learn more about ELAE please check following website http:// sl.sabanciuniv.edu/students/elae or contact with School of Languages via slo@sabanciuniv.edu. All new students are required to take an assessment test at the beginning of the academic year to determine which program / level they will follow. If you submit your Language Exemption Certificate at the end of fall and spring semester within the stated dates by SU, you will be exempted from the ELAE. If you passed ELAE I, you have the right to get ELAE II. For more information: http://sl.sabanciuniv.edu/
Every year the week before the start of classes is the international student orientation week, for both graduates and undergraduates. The orientation schedule will be shared with all admitted students after the admission period completes. During the orientation week students are assisted with legal matters, registration procedures, and settling in at the dormitories. There are also presentations that bring the students up to date with various aspects of their lives in Sabanci University.
Sabancı University wireless is the University’s campus-wide wireless network permitting secure and convenient network access in campus buildings. It offers secure access and encrypting user data over the wireless airwaves.In order to connect to a wireless network at Sabancı University, you will receive an e-mail from the Information Technology (IT) unit with a SU-net username and password. You will receive your SU-net username and password after enrollment at Sabancı University. Wired Network Connection In order to connect to a wired network at Sabancı University you must do a MAC address registration. You also need to connect to a wired network in your dorm rooms. From the following link, you can find how to register your laptop to a wired network: http://mysu.sabanciuniv.edu/en/it/network/wired
Course Registration In Fall and Spring semesters, you are responsible to make your course registrations via web using Information System (IS) in person after fulfilling all the requirements of the University (tuition and new technology usage fee, University Center debts, any damage to laptops).You should follow the steps below in course registrations: Course registrations can be done via web using IS within the dates announced in the academic calendar (within the dates stated in the Course Registrations announcement). Information System Course Registrations can guide you during your course registrations. For course registrations, you must fulfill all the abovelisted requirements. The courses that you will be registered to should be determined according to the program you wish to graduate and should be finalized by taking your academic advisor's view before registration. Upon the completion of course registration, you have to make sure that you have registered all the courses you want and check your schedule for any error messages. Course Add-drops You can add-drop courses during the dates stated in the academic calendar. You can add/drop courses during the second week, following the beginning of classes in fall and spring terms. In this process, which is called the add drop process for courses, you are required to make such modifications personally by getting the feedback of your advisor. Any add-drop processes after this period are subject to the approval of the Faculty Administrative Board provided that your request is reasonable. In summer term add-drop process is not carried out.
The tax number is necessary for important payments and processes, such as the residence permit fee, opening a bank account, or registering your mobile phones. Once you receive your residence permit card, you will have your foreign ID number on it. You can use your foreign ID number for all legal issues; however, until you receive it, the tax number is the ID number you will be using. Thus, you have start with obtaining a tax number upon your arrival. There are two ways to acquire a tax number: See below the addresses of the Tax offices: Note: If you already have a tax number or Foreign ID Number you do not have to get a Tax Number again. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please send your tax number to irolegal@sabanciuniv.edu , studentinfo@sabanciuniv.edu and caglar.akpinar@sabanciuniv.edu
As part of registration rules and regulations, all international undergraduate students are required to submit their High School Diploma Equivalency Certificate (Denklik Belgesi) together with other registration documents. *Equivalency certificate: The equivalency certificate verifies that your high school diploma / certificate is equivalent to those obtained in Turkey. If you have a Turkish high school diploma, you are not required to submit this document. The High School Diploma Equivalency can be obtained before arrival in some countries where there is an Education Attaché at the Consulate / Embassy of the Republic of Turkey. However, please bear in mind that since not every Turkish consulate issues the Equivalency Certificate, it is important to check with the consulate in the specific country. If the Education Attaché at the Consulate provides this service, you should make sure that you obtain your equivalence certificate before arriving in Turkey, and provide it during registration. Students can also obtain the Equivalency Certificate from the Provincial Director of National Education in Istanbul by applying with their high school diploma / transcripts and graduation exam results (with requirements varying from country to country); but evaluation process takes longer in Istanbul and your university registration will not be completed until you submit the equivalency certificate to the University. Please bear in mind that students who receive an equivalency certificate rejection are not allowed to legally register to any university in Turkey. Rules and regulations regarding the equivalency certificate are subject to change by the Turkish Ministry of Education. Applying for the equivalency certificate is solely the student’s responsibility. The International Relations Office can guide you through the process, if you have any questions. HOW DO I OBTAIN MY EQUIVALENCY CERTIFICATE? It is better and easier for you to apply for the certificate of the equivalence while you are in your country. Please click here to see the list of the educational attachés in your country. If there is an educational attaché where you live, we recommend that you contact the attaché in your country by phone or mail prior to your application. You may need to take an appointment and get information in advance. You can find the required document list below. After receiving the equivalency certificate, you should deliver all the original documents as soon as possible to the Student Resources to complete your registration. If there is not an Educational Attaché in your home country or if you have not taken your certificate of the equivalence, you should apply for the certificate as soon as you arrive to Turkey. You must make an online application, upload your documents and make an appointment from the Provincial Directorate of National Education in order to apply for the equivalence certificate. Here are the steps to obtain the equivalency certificate by online application. If both options above are definitely not possible, then please send an email to irolegal@sabanciuniv.edu, explaining your special condition. After reviewing your situation, we will offer you further guidance. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THE EQUIVALENCY APPLICATION Application form. Download from here. Fill out the application form. Passport ID page copy Diploma or document that states that the applicants are entitled to receive a diploma - With apostille, in the absence of apostille, approved by the ministry of education, the ministry of foreign affairs, or the embassy. Transcripts (must cover ALL high school years and must be stamped by Ministry of Education or Foreign Affairs or by the embassy. Note 1: For Apostille Convention Signatory countries (see list here): your high school diploma and transcripts must be apostilled (mandatory according to Turkish Ministry of Education regulations). For countries who are not Apostille Convention Signatories: your high school diploma and transcripts must be approved/stamped by the Ministry of Education or Ministry of Foreign affairs or the embassy. Note 2: The notarized translation of the diploma and the transcripts is required only when the documents are not in one of the following languages: Arabic English German French Note 3: Students who have completed the A- and O-level track for the GCE (British Education System) must fulfil one of the following options: Two A-Levels, One AS-Level and Two O-levels Three A-Levels and One O-Level Two A-Levels and Three O-Levels Additional Documents: Identity card/passport of the mother/father for those under the age of 18, Original and approved translation (if necessary) of the parental consent letter, university pre-registration document/student certificate for applicants who are under the age of 18 and will register in the university, Original and approved translation of the custody document, proving that the letter was written by the parent who has custody for the student for those whose parents got divorced. If there is a change in the surname in the education certificate and identity card/passport due to reasons such as marriage or divorce, the marriage certificate and/or identity register copy must be uploaded to the system.
Opening a Bank Account The Campus branch of Akbank is located on the first floor of the University Center. ATMs are located on the first floor of University Center and D-2 Building. Bank hours: 8:30-12:00 and 12:30-16:45 during the week from Monday till Friday. Please note that you don’t have to open a bank account for making your dormitory or other SU payments. You can open a bank account in Akbank which is located on campus. Necessary documents;
E-devlet is a website offering access to all public services from a single point. You can register your IMEI Number, download your criminal record or student certificate or address document. If you are an internet banking customer of a Turkish bank, you do not need to obtain an e-devlet password. You can enter the platform with your internet banking credentials. Once you enter the e-devlet website, you will see an internet banking option to enter the platform. Select that option, choose your bank and proceed. Otherwise, you do need an e-devlet password. To get your password, you have to visit a PTT branch (post office) with your active Turkish cell phone, passport and residence permit card.
Should I Register My Mobile Phone in Turkey? If you have brought your own mobile phone to Turkey, you must register it within 120 days (4 months) after your last entry date to Turkey. If you do not do it, your phone will be blocked by the end of 120 days. You will need to submit your residence permit card during the phone registration. If you register without a residence permit card, your phone will be blocked after 6 months. How Do I Register the Phone? In order to register your phone to the system, first you need to pay mobile phone registration fee (currently 2.006 Turkish Liras). You can pay your fee via online banking, by going to the nearest tax office or to any bank branch. The nearest tax office to our campus is Yakacık Tax Office: Address: Hürriyet Mahallesi Yakacık D-100 Kuzey Yanyol Cad. No: 47/A-B Kartal/İSTANBUL) Whether you pay your fee online or in person, you will be asked to provide IMEI number of your mobile phone. If you do not know the device’s IMEI number, you can learn it by dialing these digits: *#06# After you learn your IMEI number, please write it down to a paper. Paying the registration fee does not mean registering the phone. Do not forget to login to the e-government portal (http://www.turkiye.gov.tr ) and register your phone. PS: As the cost of registering your phone is almost equal to a new phone cost, we suggest buying a new phone instead of going through all these bureaucratic process. How Do I Access the E-Government Portal? You can login to the e-government portal with your online banking account. If you are unable to reach your online banking account, you can go to the any PTT office and get an e-government password with your residence permit card. Login After entering www.turkiye.gov.tr you must click the button ‘Sisteme Giriş’ in the right upper corner. You are required to enter ‘T.C. Kimlik No’, which is your YKN (Foreign ID number), and ‘E-devlet şifresi’, which is your password. When you are signed in, your name appears on the right upper corner. To log off, click on ‘Güvenli çıkış’. In order to start the registration procedure choose ‘IMEI kaydet’ (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/btk-imei-kaydet) and fill in the required information (mobile phone number, the device’s IMEI number, details of the ID document you used for your entry to Turkey, date of entry) Alternatively, you can go to a Turkish mobile operator company store in order to register your phone. Mobile companies may charge service fee for the registration. Still, make sure that you have registration receipt with correct IMEI information. If the registration is carried out via the e-government portal, no documents need to be submitted. The applicant’s declaration is taken as basis and the data control is performed electronically. For Which Devices is Registration Compulsory? All devices containing a SIM card are subjected to the compulsory registration. For example, if you want to use the SIM card (use via the GSM network) in an iPad brought to Turkey from abroad, the IMEI has to be registered or else the functions of the device related to the SIM card cannot be used through our country’s operators. Notes: If you do not want to go through these hectic processes, we suggest that you buy a cell phone in Turkey J
After the enrollment, you will receive a Student ID card. Thiscard will be used not only for identification purposes, but also to benefit from campus facilities, such as Information Center services, transportation, cafeteria, sports center, photocopy and printer facilities etc. For further information please check the ‘’Campus Facilities’ section’. How To Get A Student ID Card? You must upload a proper passport size photo along with university registration documents to the online system. Once your card is ready, you will receive an e-mail to pick it up.
For low-cost public transportation in Turkey, you can apply for a Student Istanbul Card. In order to apply for this card you need have your YOK number, given by the Student Resources Office. Then you need to visit İETT İşletmeleri Genel Müdürlüğü Elektronikkart Yönetim Müdürlüğü Karaköy/İSTANBUL (Near Tünel). Necessary Documents For more information click here.
As the requirement of a recent regulation, every foreign resident, like Turkish citizens should have an identity number given by the Turkish Republic. This number is used in Information System as well. This number is used while producing a student certificate, during the graduation, etc. After obtaining the resident permit you receive this number and you are required to inform Student Resources. How to find out the Foreign Identity Number? 1. Click on http://tckimlik.nvi.gov.tr/YabanciKimlikNo/KisiBilgileriSorguModul.aspx 2. Click on ‘Doğum Yılı ve İkamet Tezkere No ile Yabancı Kimlik NoSorgulama’ and then make an inquiry by entering a) ‘Doğum Yılı’(Birth Year), b) İkamet Tezkere No (Residence Permit Number- which is a number on the first page of your Residence Permits, like 31/112233) c) Resim doğrulama (the number you see on the bottom is to be entered on the blank). Finally, click on ‘Sorgula’. 3. The inquiry results in an 11 digit number (Yabancı Kimlik No) generally starting with 99. Record this number and submit it to Student Resources Unit. 4. There is another possibility that the inquiry may not give you a number. In this case you need to go to Security Office/Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü and learn your foreign identity number and submit it. 5. WARNING: This process should be done at once.
For any questions about your laptop and systemical problem you can contact ithelpdesk@sabanciuniv.edu or laptop-info@sabanciuniv.edu You can access facilities provided by Information Technology from http://mysu.sabanciuniv.edu/bt IT website pages.
Some of your personal information (mailing address, home address, telephone numbers, emergency contact person, etc) are transferred in the system during the enrollment to the University. It is your responsibility to submit any changes in the given information. In case there is any change in your personal information, please fill out the "Student Information Update Form" via Student Information System. Your information will be updated within 3 days.
Student Resources Unit (Administration Building) Enrollment, course registration, correction of enrollment errors, student ID card, student certificate, name or address, transcripts, scholarship for
CIAD (Center for Individual and Academic Development ) will inform you organize a buddy program to support you. You are matched with local students who can offer additional information about the Sabancı University community, academics and cultural information. CIAD will inform you about the contact information of your buddy, before your arrival.
34956 Tuzla-İstanbul Turkey Sabancı University has shuttle service which you can find details here (stations, working days/hours, etc.) You can benefit from shuttle services with fee. We highly recommend you to exchange your money while you are at the airport or beforehand and have Turkish Liras in cash since you will need it while using any kind of transportation services. International Relations Office is located in the Faculty of Management. Please make sure that you get off at the right stop – which is FMAN (Faculty of Management / YBF – Yönetim Bilimleri Fakültesi) parking lot (P12). From Atatürk Airport to Campus First step: Take M1A Istanbul Metro from Atatürk Airport – get off at Yenikapı Metro Station First step: Take YH-1 Bus from Atatürk Airport – get off at Yenikapı Station First step: Take TH-1 Bus from Atatürk Airport – get off at Taksim First step: Take Havabus from Atatürk Airport – get off at Taksim First step: Take Havabus from Atatürk Airport – get off at Yenikapı You can find details regarding Havabus here. By Private Car / Taxi (It takes approx. 60 mins.) From Sabiha Gökçen Airport Because Sabancı University is very close to the airport and there is no direct or useful indirect public transportation, we kindly recommend you to take a taxi. By Private Car / Taxi (It takes approx. 20 mins.)
All students (except Exchange students) can benefit from the Aksigorta Private Health Care Services, upon referral by the SU Health Center physician. Undergraduate, master and doctorate students need to be referred from health center doctor in admission to outpatient clinics, for their private insurance coverage. For any student's admission to inpatient clinics ( surgery...etc. ) at any hospital, no referral is needed. All referrals will be practiced only during work hours. Medical examinations may be performed without charge by participating doctors in the Physician Network, except for those institutions above. When making an appointment, please determine if the doctor is still within the participating Physician Network. At non participating institutions, only for the medical examination, medical examination invoice or physician's receipts will be sufficient for the reimbursement on condition that it includes physician's name and field. When diagnostic procedures are being claimed,expense claim form must be filled out as before. This is a sample of the petition that should be sent to Aksigorta for reimbursement, along with receipts for fees, in the case of a medical examination by non-contracted institutions or doctors. For questions and concerns, please contact with; Serkan Kara; AON Sigorta ve Reasürans Brokerliği A.Ş. Saray Mah. Dr. Adnan Büyükdeniz Cad. Akkom Ofis Park No:2 Kat:7-8-9 34768 Ümraniye, İstanbul You can visit the health center website for the details. For Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students Sabancı University will provide health insurance for degree-seeking undergraduate students. In case of need, please contact irolegal@sabanciuniv.edu to get your health insurance certificate. For Exchange Students Sabancı University provides a health insurance only for degree-seeking students. If you are an Exchange student, you should submit a valid health insurance to be able to get the residence permit. Option 1: Apply for Private Health Insurance The IRO (International Relations Office) can suggest you companies or you can find a well-known company to get a health insurance, such as AON, Allianz, Aksigorta etc... Just make sure that it is an appropriate health insurance for the residence permit as requested. A comprehensive health insurance must cover the below-given points and these points must be clearly articulated in the health insurance plan/agreement: THE MINIMUM COVERAGE TABLE Contracted Institutions *Non- Contracted Institutions Annual Minimum Limit Contributions Annual Minimum Limit Contributions Outpatient Diagnosis Treatment 2.000. -TL Insured: 40% Company: 60% 2.000.-TL Insured: 40 % Company: 60% Inpatient Diagnosis Treatment Unlimited Insured: 0 % Company: 100% 20.000.-TL Insured: 20% Company: 80% *Non- Contracted Institutions: Institutions (hospitals, physicians’ offices, and the other health institutions.) do not have an agreement with the insurer The insurance document must include the below statement: (please make sure your health insurance company adds this note to your health insurance document): “ İşbu police 10.05.2016 tarihli ve 16/2016 sayılı vize ve ikamet izni taleplerinde yaptırılacak özel sağlık sigortalarına ilişkin genelgede belirlenen asgari teminat yapısını kapsamaktadır” (The sentence above is stating that the insurance fulfills the coverage required for the student residence permit.) Option 2: In case you have an internationally applicable private health insurance in your country, you can use it for the residence permit application only if; Option 3: If your country and Turkey has a social security agreement, you need to bring the “Right to Health Assistance Certificate” with you. You can activate your governmental social security policy with this certificate, which you can get this certificate from your social security institution. You need to submit the document to the Social Security Institution of Turkey (Sosyal Güvenlik Kurumu, SGK). Warning: Even if you get approval, your health insurance in Turkey is valid up to 6 months in Turkey. In addition, you can benefit from public health services with the social security number given to you by the social security institution. The address of the authorized social security center for non-Turkish is given below. If you get approval, you must submit the approved document to International Relations Office. SGK Kartal Sosyal Güvenlik Merkezi – Yabancılar Servisi The address: Bağlarbaşı Mh. Santral Sk. Maltepe Şehit Erol OLÇOK Kampüsü B Blok No:6 Maltepe/İSTANBUL List of countries, which have an agreement with Turkey listed on below: Germany TA 11 Netherlands N/TUR 111 Belgium BT 8 Austria A/TR 3 France SE 208-06 A FT & SE 208-28 FT Turkish Republic of North Cyprus KKTC/TC 3 Romania R/TR 3 Bosnia Herzegovina BH/TR 4 Czech Rep CZ/TR 111 Macedonia MC/TR 4 Luxembourg TR/L 3 Albania AL/TR 4 However, we can share an experience on thatJ; although you are supposed to have a valid student health insurance, Immigration Office is not persistent about it for Exchange students for the first application, yet, if you decide to stay one more semester and need to extend your residence permit than it becomes a strict obligation. For Graduate Degree-Seeking Students Sabancı University offers student health insurance to its registered students; however, graduate students might need to pay extra amount depending on the agreement signed by the university and Health Insurance Company. You will be informed in case of an extra charge.
International Undergraduate Students Guideline 2020/2021International Graduate Students Guideline 2020/2021
Your First Day in Turkey
(These documents must be completely uploaded in a way that approval / seal will appear clear. Otherwise, the equivalence procedures will be cancelled during the application.
Useful Information
current students, tuition fee payments.
E-mail: sr@sabanciuniv.edu
Health Services
The Health Center on the 2nd floor of the Social Services Hall (D2) has a medical team on call 24/7, and has a full-equipped ambulance.
IMPORTANT! Please complete your blood tests Tbc (Tuberculosis),Hepatitis A (Anti-HAV IgG), Hepatitis B (HBsAg, Anti-HBs, Anti-HBc IgG), Measles (Rubeola)(Anti Measles IgG), Rubella(AntiRubella IgG), Mumps(Anti Mumps IgG), CBC ( Hemogram) Chest x-ray in order to fill out your Student Medical Information Sheets online.(Refer to Completing Medical Records.) You will need to submit your chest x-ray and blood test results to the Health Desk during registration.(This requirement also applies to graduates of Sabancı University who
are re-registering.)For details and questions about the Medical Information Sheets:
Health Center
Telephone : 0 216 48399 23/46/24
Email: healthcenter@sabanciuniv.edu
Student Activities (University Center 1098)
Student Clubs
Tel : +90 (0) 216 483 9457
E-mail: clubs@sabanciuniv.edu
Sport Activities (Sports Center) Facilities, sports team, hall of fame, sports courses, tournaments and reservations.
E-mail: spor@sabanciuniv.edu
Tel: (+90 216) 483 9100
Fax: (+90 216) 483 9715
Directions to Campus
Campus Plan
Second step: Take M2 Istanbul Metro from Yenikapı – get off at 4. Levent Metro Station
Third and last step: Take Sabancı University Shuttle from 4. Levent (map)
Second step: Take M2 Istanbul Metro from Yenikapı – get off at 4. Levent Metro Station
Third and last step: Take Sabancı University Shuttle from 4. Levent (map)
Second step: Take M2 Istanbul Metro from Taksim – get off at 4. Levent Metro Station
Third and last step: Take Sabancı University Shuttle from 4. Levent (map)
Second step: Take M2 Metro from Taksim – get off at 4. Levent Metro Station
Third and last step: Take Sabancı University Shuttle from 4. Levent (map)
Second step: Take M2 Metro from Yenikapı – get off at 4. Levent Metro Station
Third and last step: Take Sabancı University Shuttle from 4. Levent (map)
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List of Contracted Institutions (excludes Acıbadem Hospitals, German Hospital, American Hospital, Florence Nightingale Hospitals, International Hospital, and the clinics of these hospitals).
Tel: 0 216 636 07 00- 743
Fax: 0 216 692 12 12
Mail: serkan.kara@aon.com.tr
Guidelines
