Sabancı provides six room types to suit a range of budgets and preferences. Options include shared double rooms (the most common for undergraduates and exchange students) and private studios (reserved mainly for PhD students).

Each room includes essential student-focused amenities: bed, wardrobe, study desk, private telephone and high-speed internet.

• Communal kitchens and social common areas to encourage community life.
• Study rooms and quiet zones for academic work.
• Laundry areas with free washing machines and dryers.
• Most rooms are double occupancy, fostering social integration and peer learning.

Dedicated cleaning teams maintain high hygiene standards across private and shared spaces. The campus is monitored and secure; safety procedures are in place to ensure a reliable living environment for foreign students. Notably, dormitories do not impose curfews or “lights-out” policies — offering students flexibility in study and social schedules.

Dormitory arrangements separate male and female rooms and sections in accordance with campus policy. This is important to communicate clearly to students in pre-departure materials.

Students can check into dormitories up to one week before semester start. Check-out must be completed no later than two days after the examination period ends.

• Leaving within 15 days of semester start: eligible for a 75% refund.
• Leaving within 30 days of semester start: eligible for a 50% refund.

Recruiters should highlight these policies to applicants to set correct expectations.

Important payment rules:

• Dormitory fees are paid in cash at a bank upon arrival using the student’s ID.
• Bank transfers and credit card payments are not accepted for dorm fees.
• A Turkish tax number is required to process payments; the International Office assists students during orientation to obtain this.

Recruiters and agencies should prepare students in advance about these logistic specifics to avoid delays or confusion at arrival.

International students are encouraged to apply early using the official dormitory application form. Placement is not strictly first-come-first-served; applications submitted by the deadline receive equal consideration. The International Office provides support throughout, especially with documentation and payment administration.

• Passport and visa documentation
• Completed dormitory application form (before deadline)
• Student ID or acceptance letter (required for bank payments)
• Prepared cash for initial dorm payment (or clear guidance about payment at bank upon arrival)
• Plan to obtain a Turkish tax number — include instructions and what to bring to orientation

Provide a one-page “Housing & Arrival” checklist that mirrors dorm rules: payment method, tax number requirement, move-in dates, refund policy, and gender-segregation rules. Use short FAQs that explicitly state: “No credit card payments for dorm fees; bring cash” to prevent surprises.

Coordinate with Sabancı’s International Office to confirm housing quotas, application deadlines, and dormitory capacities ahead of recruitment cycles. Request templates of dorm application forms and orientation schedules so your agency can pre-fill and guide students.

Offer optional paid “meet-and-assist” services for first-time arrivals (airport pickup, bank visit to obtain tax number) — this reduces orientation-day bottlenecks and increases student satisfaction. Prepare orientation leaders or local ambassadors who can help students navigate laundry, bank payments, and dorm rules.

Studio rooms are reserved for PhD students. If recruiting graduate applicants, clearly state the higher likelihood of single-occupancy studios and the allocation process. Highlight that graduate students may have different billing and refund arrangements; coordinate with the International Office if you are placing multiple graduate students at once.

Subject: Your Sabancı University accommodation — what to expect on arrival

Body: Congratulations on your acceptance to Sabancı University. To secure on-campus housing, please complete the dormitory application by [deadline]. Bring cash for dorm payment, and please plan to obtain a Turkish tax number during orientation — the International Office will assist. For help with arrival logistics, reply to this message and our team will coordinate airport pickup and bank visits.

Study in Turkiye is the trusted authority guiding international students and institutional partners through recruitment and arrival processes. Our services include:

• Agent onboarding and training: equip your agency staff with the exact materials students need to secure housing and complete arrival formalities.
• Communications management: reduce manual follow-ups by centralising messages about dorm deadlines, payment rules, and orientation logistics.
• Institutional partnership facilitation: we can coordinate between your admissions team and Sabancı’s International Office to secure block placements and clarify studio allocation for graduate students.

Working with Study in Turkiye shortens time-to-enroll, increases pre-departure compliance, and improves post-arrival satisfaction metrics — critical KPIs for recruitment and retention.

Exchange students typically occupy double rooms, which promotes integration and peer-learning. Make sure exchange agreements include dorm application timelines and orientation support for exchange cohorts to ensure smooth placement.

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