Introduction

Study in Turkiye presents a practical and partner-focused guide to Sabancı University dormitories for the 2025–2026 academic year. This resource consolidates official dormitory policies, room types, fees, deadlines, living conditions, and operational details to help international recruiters, admissions teams, HR and marketing professionals, and student placement agencies plan placements and onboarding with clarity.

Use this guide to align recruitment timelines, prepare pre-departure materials, and advise students on payment and arrival logistics.

At-a-glance: Key facts for recruiters and admissions teams

• Application period (2025): Opens 10:00 AM on 6 August 2025 — closes 23:59 on 7 September 2025.
• Placement results announced: 10:00 AM, 15 September 2025.
• Payment window: 15–22 September 2025 (cash at designated bank with a Turkish tax number).
• Refund policy: 75% refund if leaving within first 15 days; 50% refund within 30 days.
• Dormitory priority: Exchange students prioritized; assignments follow application timing and availability.
• Contact & support: Sabancı University International Office and Student Resources Office assist with housing, tax numbers, and payment guidance at orientation.

For the official Sabancı University profile and further institutional details, see the Sabancı University listing on Study in Turkiye.

Why Sabancı University dormitories matter for international recruitment

Sabancı University provides one of the largest, most modern on-campus dormitory systems in Turkiye. This offers predictable, centralized housing options that simplify student placement logistics and reduce administrative overhead for recruitment teams.

Key benefits for partners

• Predictable, campus-based housing that reduces logistical complexity.
• A mix of room types suitable for undergraduates, graduates, PhD candidates, and exchange students.
• Campus support, no-curfew policies, and research-friendly living environments that appeal to international applicants.

Dormitory types and facilities (detailed)

Room types

• Single rooms — primarily for graduate students.
• Studio units — reserved for PhD and graduate students.
• Disabled-access rooms — available on request.
• Double, triple, and quadruple rooms — typical undergraduate options.

Room amenities

• Private shower and toilet
• Closet and storage
• Telephone and internet connection
• Personal study desk

Building features and campus services

• Study halls with internet access for individual and group work
• Laundry rooms with free automatic washing machines, dryers, and irons
• 24/7 cleaning services
• No curfew / no lights-out policy
• Male and female students are not placed in the same room

Application process and roommate selection (2025–2026)

How to apply

All dormitory applications must be submitted online via the official Sabancı dormitory application system during the open application period. Placement results will be published in the same system.

Timeline (critical)

• Application opens: 10:00 AM, 6 August 2025
• Application closes: 23:59, 7 September 2025
• Placement announcement: 10:00 AM, 15 September 2025

Recruiters should ensure applicants have required documents (for example, a Turkish tax number for payments) ready in advance.

Roommate selection rules

• Mutual selection is required. Students wishing to room together must select each other in the system.
• Unilateral roommate requests are not accepted.

Scholarship holders

Students with dormitory scholarships will be assigned in accordance with scholarship criteria. Confirm scholarship award details with Sabancı University when advising students.

Dormitory fees and payment workflow (2025–2026)

Fee schedule (by semester & annual)

• 4-person study room (undergrad): 85,000₺ per semester — 170,000₺ annual
• 4-person room (undergrad): 113,000₺ per semester — 226,000₺ annual
• 3-person room (undergrad): 99,000₺ per semester — 198,000₺ annual
• 2-person room (all students): 141,000₺ per semester — 282,000₺ annual
• 1-person room (graduate): 169,500₺ per semester — 339,000₺ annual
• Studio (PhD/graduate only): 183,500₺ per semester — 367,000₺ annual

Recruitment materials should show local-currency equivalents where relevant to applicants.

Payment mechanics and compliance

• Payment window: 15–22 September 2025.
• Accepted payment method: Cash only at a designated Turkish bank and requires a Turkish tax number.
• No credit card or bank transfer options are accepted for dormitory fees.

Important: Communicate the cash-only policy early. Recruiters should help students obtain a Turkish tax number or coordinate this with Sabancı University International Office.

Refund rules

75% refund if leaving within the first 15 days of the semester. 50% refund if leaving within the first 30 days. Leaving without valid reason may lead to revocation of future dormitory application privileges.

Residence guidelines, arrival and departure

Check-in and check-out

• Earliest check-in: Generally two days prior to orientation.
• Check-out: Within two days after exams end.

Coordinate travel and orientation schedules with these rules.

Room changes and vacancies

• Room change requests during the semester depend on availability and are handled by dormitory staff.
• Students should notify the dormitory office one week before planned departure.

Exchange students

Exchange students receive placement priority, but assignments still depend on timely submission and available space. Ensure exchange participants submit their applications early to benefit from priority.

Living experience: student wellbeing and community

• Facilities support both quiet individual study and group collaboration.
• Campus support teams assist international students with housing, Turkish tax number procedures, and payment guidance.
• Modern communal amenities and no-curfew policies contribute to a collegial student culture attractive to international applicants.

Practical checklist for recruiters, admissions teams, HR and marketing

Before application window

• Confirm program admission and eligibility.
• Ensure students have or can obtain a Turkish tax number in time.
• Provide exact application dates and roommate mutual selection requirements.

During application window

• Verify students complete the online dormitory application correctly.
• Coordinate mutual roommate selection for agency-placed groups.

After placement

• Communicate placement confirmation and payment steps precisely.
• Schedule orientation to align with check-in dates.
• Advise on packing essentials for shared living (e.g., power adapters, personal items).

Contingencies

• Prepare alternatives for students who miss the payment window (short-term hotels or off-campus housing).
• Inform students about refund timelines and disciplinary consequences for leaving without valid reason.

How Study in Turkiye supports institutional partners

Study in Turkiye is the trusted authority guiding international students and institutional partners through dormitory placement and mobility logistics. Our services are designed to remove friction from the recruitment and placement lifecycle.

Core services for partners

• Recruitment leadership: Advising on positioning, messaging, and funnel management to improve conversion for Sabancı University placements.
• Digital workflow solutions: Integrating reminders, document collection, and deadline alerts so students meet dormitory application and payment windows.
• Admission & enrollment services: Pre-departure briefings, on-site orientation coordination, and support for Turkish tax number acquisition and cash payment logistics.
• Partner training & materials: Branded, translated dormitory guides, orientation checklists, and roommate coordination templates to increase placement success and retention.

If you require end‑to‑end coordination — including dormitory allocation, compliance with payment windows, and mobility support for exchange students — Study in Turkiye can design a tailored partnership model.

Comparative note for specialised programs (medicine, health, etc.)

When advising students in programs with clinical placements or special schedules, account for campus proximity to clinical sites and facility availability. For related partnerships and clinical placement planning, consider the following Study in Turkiye university pages:

Only reference these institutions where relevant to the student’s program and coordinate directly with institutional partners for clinical logistics.

Messaging tips for HR and marketing professionals

• Lead with modern amenities and study‑friendly environments in campaign copy.
• Clearly highlight the cash-only payment rule and Turkish tax number requirement in pre-departure materials.
• Use testimonials or day-in-the-life content from current dorm residents to build trust with parents and applicants.
• For agencies: provide coordination templates to manage mutual roommate selection and group placements.

Compliance and risk considerations

• Financial compliance: Cash-only payments require secure instructions and verification steps to protect students from fraud.
• Policy compliance: Students who leave without valid reason may be blocked from future dormitory applications — advise students to follow notification procedures.
• Documentation: Maintain copies of application confirmations and payment receipts for audit and student support purposes.

Final recommendations for partners

• Integrate dormitory deadlines and payment processes into your CRM and workflow systems to trigger reminders and document requests.
• Train front-line advisors on mutual roommate selection mechanics and the cash payment requirement.
• Coordinate directly with Sabancı University’s International Office and Student Resources Office for cohort placements and exceptional cases.

Next steps and operational support

Study in Turkiye can help operationalize placements by mapping recruitment timelines to Sabancı University dormitory deadlines, implementing digital workflow solutions for reminders and document collection, and providing localized pre-departure briefings and on-site orientation support.

For coordinated housing services across other institutions supported by Study in Turkiye, please consult our university pages or contact our partnerships team.

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All information in this guide is accurate to the best of our knowledge for the 2025–2026 academic year. Partners should confirm final details with Sabancı University and the International Office before finalising student placements.