Sabancı University Graduate School of Social Sciences Graduate Programs (MA/PhD) 2019–2020 Fall Semester Applications

Sabancı University

Graduate School of Social Sciences

Graduate Programs (MA/PhD)

2019–2020 Fall Semester Applications

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 19, 2019

(Cultural Studies, Economics, Gender Studies, History, Political Science, Turkish Studies)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 31, 2019

(Conflict Analysis and Resolution, European Studies, Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design)


The Sabancı University Graduate School of Social Sciences will accept application to the following MA and PhD programs that start in the Fall semester of the 2019–2020 academic year.

  • European Studies (MA) 
  • Economics (MA/PhD)
  • Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design (Non-thesis MA) 
  • Cultural Studies (MA) 
  • Political Science (MA/PhD) 
  • History (MA/PhD)
  • Gender Studies (PhD)
  • Turkish Studies (MA) 
  • Conflict Analysis and Resolution (MA) 

How can I apply?

Application is completed in two stages. In the first stage, candidates must submit an online application at the website below.

http://admission.sabanciuniv.edu

In the second stage, all required documents and a printed copy of the online application receipt page must be mailed or personally delivered to the Sabancı University Student Resources Department address below.

Sabancı Üniversitesi

Öğrenci Kaynakları Birimi
Orta Mahalle, Üniversite Cd., No: 27

Tuzla, 34956 İstanbul/Türkiye 

What are the rules and required documents for application?

Please click here for the rules and required documents for master programs application.

Please click here for the rules and required documents for doctorate programs application.

What are the scholarship opportunities?

Candidates may be given various kinds of scholarships based on merit. Please click here to view the scholarship opportunities for graduate programs at Sabancı University.

Application dates


The application deadline for Cultural Studies, Economics, Gender Studies, History, Political Science, Turkish Studies is April 19, 2019
The application deadline for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, European Studies, Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design is May 31, 2019

Please click here to view the application deadlines for all graduate programs at Sabancı University.

What happens after I complete my application?

Candidates shortlisted by the admissions jury of their respective program may be called in for a written exam or interview by email. Candidates who live abroad and cannot be interviewed in person may be interviewed over the telephone or Skype. Interview dates and written exam dates and hours are given below. Candidates will be notified of their interview times by email. Interviews are held in rooms of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS).

  • European Studies (MA)
    • Written exam: None
    • Interview: June 25, 2019, Tuesday, FASS 2054
    • Economics (MA/PhD)
      • Written exam: None
      • Interview: May 24, 2019, Friday FASS 2054
  • Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design (Non-Thesis MA)
    • Written exam: June 26, 2019, Wednesday, 10:30, SSBF G022 
    • Interview: June 27, 2019, Thursday, FASS 2054
  • Cultural Studies (MA)
    • Written exam: None.
    • Interview: May 22 - 23, 2019, Wednesday and Thursday, FASS 2054
  • Political Science (MA/PhD)
    • Written exam: May 20, 2019, Monday, 12:40, FASS 2023 and FASS 2031
    • Interview: May 28 -29, 2019 Tuesday and Wednesday, FASS 2054
  • History (MA/PhD)
    • Written exam: May 21, 2019, Tuesday, 12:40, FASS G049 and G052
    • Interview: May 27, 2019, Monday, FASS 2054
  • Gender Studies (PhD)
    • Written exam: None.
    • Interview: May 15, 2019, Wednesday, FASS 2054
  • Turkish Studies (MA)
    • Written exam: None.
    • Interview: May 23, 2019, Thursday, FASS 2056
  • Conflict Analysis and Resolution (MA)
    • Written exam: None.
    • Interview: June 27, 2019, Thursday, FASS 2056

How can I get more information?

You may contact the following faculty members for academic issues and questions. You may contact Sabancı University Student Resources for more information regarding application and admission procedures.

  • Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design (Non-thesis MA)
  • Conflict Analysis and Resolution (MA)