Sabanci University

Sabancı University is a private university located in Tuzla, Istanbul, Turkey.

Sabancı University was founded in 1994 by Sabancı Holding, one of Turkey's largest conglomerates. The university was established with the vision of creating a world-class institution that would educate future leaders of Turkey and the world.

Sabancı University's first students matriculated in 1999. The university's first academic session started on October 20, 1999.

In its early years, Sabancı University focused on developing its undergraduate programs. In 2004, the university launched its first graduate programs in engineering and business. Sabancı University now offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in the fields of arts and sciences, engineering, and business.

Sabancı University has grown rapidly in recent years.

Sabancı University is now one of the leading universities in Turkey and the world. The university is consistently ranked among the top universities in Turkey and the world. Sabancı University is also a member of the Association of European Universities (EUA).

Sabancı University is known for its strong focus on research and its commitment to internationalization. The university has a number of research centers and institutes that conduct cutting-edge research in a variety of fields. Sabancı University also has students from over 100 countries and partnerships with leading universities around the world.

Sabancı University is a young but highly ranked university with a bright future. The university is committed to providing its students with a world-class education and preparing them for success in the global economy.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2025, Sabanci University is positioned as the #516 top university in the world, which makes it the #6 top university in Turkey. The university's global rank is improved by 10 points from last year.