Sabancı University
Graduate School of Social Sciences
Graduate Programs (Master’s and Doctorate)
2021–2022 Fall Semester Applications
EARLY APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 2, 2021
(Economics MA/PhD programs only)
REGULAR APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 2, 2021
(All programs including Economics MA/PhD programs)
Sabancı University Graduate School of Social Sciences is accepting applications to the following graduate programs for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Cultural Studies (MA)
Economics (MA/PhD) (there will be both early and regular applications)
Gender Studies (PhD)
History (MA/PhD)
Political Science (MA/PhD)
Psychology (MSc)
Turkish Studies (MA)
Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design (MA)
How can I apply?
Candidates must submit an online application at the website below.
http://admission.sabanciuniv.edu
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 early application deadline (only for Economics MA and PhD program) is April 2, 2020.
-The regular application deadline for Cultural Studies (MA), Economics (MA/PhD), Gender Studies (PhD), History (MA/PhD), Political Science (MA/PhD), Psychology (MSc), Turkish Studies (MA), Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design (MA) is June 2, 2021.
What happens after I complete my application?
Candidates shortlisted by the admissions jury of their respective programs may be called in for a written exam or interview. Candidates who live abroad and cannot be interviewed in person may be interviewed via online tools. Interview dates and written exam dates and hours will be announced below. Candidates will be notified of their interview times by email or telephone. Candidates invited for interviews will be notified of the modalities for these interviews.
Conflict Analysis and Resolution (MA)
Not accepting students this year.
Written exam: None.
Interview: June 23, 2021
Economics (MA/PhD)
Written exam: None.
Interview: June 24, 2021
Not accepting students this year.
Written exam: None.
Interview: June 9, 2021
History (MA/PhD)
Written exam: June 23, 2021
Interview: July 1-2, 2021
Political Science (MA/PhD)
Written exam: None.
Interview: June 28-29, 2021
Psychology (MSc)
Written exam: None.
Interview: June 25, 2021
Turkish Studies (MA)
Written exam: None.
Interview: June 30, 2021
Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design (MA)
Written exam: None.
Interview: June 25, 2021
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.
Student Resources
Telephone: (216) 483 93 61
Email: studentinfo@sabanciuniv.edu
Cultural Studies (MA)
Asst. Prof. Ateş Altınordu, (216) 483 92 83, ates.altinordu@sabanciuniv.edu
Economics (MA/PhD)
Asst. Prof. Remzi Kaygusuz, (216) 483 92 44, remzi.kaygusuz@sabanciuniv.edu
Gender Studies (PhD)
Assoc. Prof. Cenk Özbay, (216) 483 92 53, cenk.ozbay@sabanciuniv.edu
History (MA/PhD)
Asst. Prof. Ferenc Péter Csirkés, (216) 483 93 74, ferenc.csirkes@sabanciuniv.edu
Political Science (MA/PhD)
Assoc. Prof. Özge Kemahlıoğlu, (216) 483 92 68, ozge.kemahlioglu@sabanciuniv.edu
Psychology (MSc)
Asst. Prof. Junko Kanero, (216) 483 93 21, junko.kanero@sabanciuniv.edu
Turkish Studies (MA)
Asst. Prof. Oya Yeğen, (216) 483 93 35, oya.yegen@sabanciuniv.edu
Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design (MA)
Asst. Prof. Onur Yazıcıgil, (216) 483 93 34, onur.yazicigil@sabanciuniv.edu
