Sabancı University was named the 4th largest producer of foreign student tuition income in the inaugural "Turkey's Top 500 Service Exporters" survey conducted by the Exporters' Assembly of Turkey in partnership with the Ministry of Economy. Sabancı University has 501 international undergraduate and graduate students from 70 countries.

The awards ceremony for the “Turkey's Top 500 Service Exporters" survey took place on December 24, 2016 with the attendance of Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım. The top three companies in each of the 11 service sectors received their prizes along with the top 10 service exporters of Turkey.

The 500 companies included in the survey exported 18.5 billion dollars' worth of services in 2015. This corresponds to 40% of the total service exports in Turkey.

The top three universities were Bahçeşehir, İstanbul Aydın and Kemerburgaz Universities.

Students who have Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate diplomas or students enrolled at universities other than Sabancı University can apply to the courses offered by Sabancı University to participate as special students.

• To be registered as a student in a higher education institution to be able to take a course from undergraduate level,

• To be registered as a student in, or to be graduated from a higher education institution to be able to take a course from graduate level

The candidates apply for special student status should firstly meet the requirements determined by the relevant Faculty/Graduate School for the level of English.

Approval for special student application can not be considered as the approval of any diploma programs. Special students are not considered as Sabancı University student and can not benefit from the student rights.

 Transcript on which courses registered and course grades are printed can be given on demand to special students.


2016-2017 Academic Year Spring Term Special Student Application

Dear Students,

2016 - 2017 Academic year for SPRING Term tuition, dormitory fees and payment dates please CLICK.

Best Wishes

Students Resources Unit

2016 - 2017 SPRING TERM DORMITORY FEES and PAYMENTS

The dormitory fees for our undergradute and graduate students in the 2016 - 2017 Academic Year Spring Semester are listed below, and are required to be paid to between the dates 2017 January 16 and January 20. Payments may be made in Akbank branches or the Akbank Direkt İnternet online banking application by selecting or specifying'Sabancı University code 7000754  (function F325)' and specifying “YURT ÖDEMESİ or HOUSING PAYMENT” as payment type.  The system displays your current outstanding payments when provided your given name, family name and student number (please add zeroes to the beginning of the number to complete it to 8 digits, e.g. 00012345), and these amounts may be paid in cash to the bank teller or from an account other than the "Okul Ailem Hesabı" used for tuition fee payments.  Please note that housing fees must not be deposited in the Okul Ailem Hesabı intended for tuition fees .

Dormitory fee payment dates which specified the above are involves the students who are staying dormitory during Fall Semester and will stay on Spring Semester.

The students who want to stay in dormitory on Spring Semester are can display their dormitory application result on bannerweb.sabanciuniv.edu at 24^th of January, they can make their dormitory fee payment between 25^th of January and 27^th of January.

Dormitories will be open through the semester break.

We wish you a good holiday.

Dormitory Management

2016 – 2017 Academic Year Spring Semester Dormitory Fees / Per Person (VAT included)

Undergraduate students: 

4 person room (person/term)            3.200 TL

2 person room (person/term)            4.550 TL

Graduate students: 

2 person room (person/term)            4.550 TL

1 person room (person/term)            6.000 TL

Studio room   (person/term)              6.250 TL

Students entering dormitories for the first time are required to pay a deposit fee of 950 TL.

Dear Students and Sabancı University Members,

Sincerely,

Sabancı University

The Sabancı University Corporate Governance Forum, in association with TÜSİAD and with the support of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and Sabancı Foundation, had issued a "Business Against Domestic Violence Policy Development and Implementation Guide" to help women take action against systematic pressure and violence they encounter at home or in their close relationships.  A Business Against Domestic Violence Policy Development and Implementation Guide Introduction Meeting was held at the Sabancı Center on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 for Sabancı University and the 16 companies that developed their own policies in 2016 using the Guide to share their results with the public.

The International Labor Organization (ILO) also attended the meeting where companies that used the Guide to develop and implement their own policies were disclosed and the process and content of their company policies were discussed.

Introductory remarks were made by Sabancı Üniversitesi faculty member and Corporate Governance Forum Director Melsa Ararat, UNFPA Turkey Representative Karl Kulessa and TÜSİAD Board of Directors Member Erol Bilecik. The keynote speaker was International Labor Organization (ILO) Program Officer Özge Berber Ağtaş.

Sabancı University Corporate Governance Forum Director Melsa Ararat said: "We were delighted that the pilot implementation of our guide was supported by at least one company from all major conglomerates in Turkey. The results achieved by these pioneers will encourage others to participate, and help to expand the support network provided by employers to women who are subjected to oppression and violence. The interest in the project underpins the vital importance of partnership between universities, private companies and international institutions in finding solutions to the most pressing problems of the society."

UNFPA Turkey Representative Karl Kulessa stated, “Violence and discrimination against women, as a product of the overarching male-dominant system, rears its head in businesses as well. Preconceptions about women prevent them from entering the workforce in the first place, while those that do are prevented from taking part in decisions and advancing in their careers. One of the greatest threats to women is domestic violence. Domestic violence has a profound impact on the professional lives of women.  Therefore, it must be said that the private sector plays a vital role in combating domestic violence against women. Acting on the knowledge that development is not possible without women, UNFPA supports the private sector in preventing domestic violence against women, as it does in every area."

TÜSİAD Board of Directors Member Erol Bilecik spoke: “The society as a whole has to act in order to adopt a policy of zero tolerance to violence against women. It must be our tenet to protect the rights of women subjected to violence, and accept no excuse on the part of the offender. As TÜSİAD, we support the ‘Business against Domestic Violence’ project. We must leverage the transforming power of business to activate our institutional capabilities against violence as something that detracts from the professional lives of our woman employees. I commend the companies that piloted the "Business Against Domestic Violence Policy Development and Implementation Guide" implementation. I hope that we can work as a whole to create an environment where women live in safety, are empowered, and thus empower society."

International Labor Organization (ILO) Program Officer Özge Berber Ağtaş said, "In the 2016 International Working Conference, ILO began the process for establishing standards on 'Violence and Harassment against Women and Men in Business', which will pave the way for the first discussions on possible international instruments or bodies. Domestic violence is a form of gender-based violence. Governments, employer's and worker's associations recognize the human suffering and loss of efficiency caused by domestic violence. The worldwide cooperation needed to achieve the target of eliminating domestic violence extends to the world of business as well, and ILO is committed to eliminating all forms of violence from the workplace.

The speeches were followed by a panel discussion on "Business Against Domestic Violence Policy Development and Implementation Guide" Pilot Implementation. The panel discussion was moderated by TÜSİAD Gender Equality Working Group President Nur Ger. Speakers were Aras Kargo Corporate Communication Manager Deniz Can, Aygaz Corporate Communication Manager Rişe Özkan, Erdemir Group Human Resources Director Melda Garipağaoğlu Şahin, Doğuş Group Human Resources Division Lead Ebru Esmen Mete, Ericsson Human Resources Director Selen Zarakol, İnci Holding Academy Manager Füsun Toros, İpekyol Operational Development Head Şefi Hacer Güler Akdeniz, Organik Kimya Human Resources Director Asuman Yorulmaz, Sabancı University Center for Individual and Academic Development Director Arzu Bolgül, Siemens Turkey Human Resources Director Nurer Yüksel, Sun Tekstil-Ekoten Human Resources Manager Deniz Köksal, TAV Group/Havaş Management Systems Manager Başak Helen Taşkan, and Yeşim Tekstil, Yeşim Academy Director Özlem Şenkoyuncu. Nur Ger introduced the panel, saying "We are here to learn about the best practices of pilot companies in the TÜSİAD-supported Business against Domestic Violence Project. Women may be subjected to domestic violence in any area. Eliminating this violence will only be possible when all our businesses follow in the footsteps of the pilot companies here. The emerging value in Turkey must be the empowerment of women."

The meeting concluded with closing remarks by Sabancı University Corporate Governance Forum Director  Melsa Ararat.

The Sedat Simavi Awards, established in the name of the founding president of the Journalists Association of Turkey, were given to outstanding individuals in the fields of journalism, art, literature, sports and science. The prizes were presented at a ceremony on December 12, 2016.

Ali Koşar of the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences won the Sedat Simavi Prize in Natural Sciences with his research project "Mikrokanallarda Çap ve Uzunluğun Yüksek Kütle Akılı Doymamış Akış Kaynama Isı Transferine Etkilerinin Nümerik ve Deneysel Olarak Araştırılması".

The Sedat Simavi Awards were established 40 years ago to honor the memory of Sedat Simavi, founding president of the Journalists Association of Turkey who passed away on December 11, 1953, in the categories of journalism, radio, television, cartoon, literature, social sciences, natural sciences, medical sciences and sports.

The Sabancı University Istanbul International Center for Energy and Climate (IICEC) hosted the Turkish launch event of the World Energy Outlook 2016 report.

International Energy Agency Executive Director Dr. Fatih Birol presented the World Energy Outlook 2016 report at the meeting.

"Growth will be enabled by renewable energies."

Introductory remarks of the meeting were delivered by Sabancı University Founding Board of Trustees Chair Güler Sabancı.

Güler Sabancı said, “We witness highly influential global trends. Rapid urbanization, digitalization and electrification make energy even more vital. Energy has strategic importance for the quality of life in societies and the healthy functioning of economies. It continues to be a major priority.

According to the World Energy Outlook, global energy demand is expected to increase by 30% until 2040. The most growth will occur in renewable energies.  Forecasts suggest that the share of renewables in the production of electricity will increase from 23% to 37%. According to other calculations, an additional investment of 44 trillion dollars in today's prices will take place until 2040. A further 23 trillion dollars will be spent for improvements in energy efficiency.

All of this suggests that the future of energy has many challenges as well as opportunities. More competition, a favorable investment climate, increased efficiency, advanced technologies and disruptive innovation will be the cornerstones to a successful transformation in energy.  Efficiency lies at the crux of the matter. The role and importance of the consumer grow as well. New business models and practices that focus on the consumer must gain more currency and functionality.  Together with technological developments in energy, we have begun to discuss new concepts and include them in our projections. Ideas such as dispersed production, smart grids, energy storage, demand management and electric vehicles will be definitive in shaping the future of the energy sector. Adopted in early November, the Paris Convention will play a critical role in improving the sustainability of the energy sector."

Güler Sabancı continued: "Energy is a strategic sector for our country. Our energy demand grew by 4% over the last decade, which is high above the global average. Despite this growth, energy consumption per capita is still at 40% of the OECD average. This points to an immense potential for growth in energy demand.  Our main priority is to cater for this demand with reliable, competitive and sustainable means.   We must manage energy supply and demand very well.

We are aware that the Ministry dedicates significant resources to this matter. We are enthusiastically supportive of their efforts. The energy sector in Turkey underwent great changes lately. 75 billion dollars were invested in the electricity sector in Turkey in the last 10 years.

Most of these investments were made by private actors relying on the belief that the Turkish energy industry would grow and a competitive, liberal market would emerge. 

The electricity and natural gas sectors in Turkey overtook many other critical sectors with a combined market volume of TL 100 billion. Great steps were taken for the liberalization of our electricity market, led by the Ministry of Energy and the Energy Market Regulatory Authority.

The installed capacity in Turkey almost doubled in the last decade. Large-scale privatization projects were concluded in production. But we must continue. Privatization in distribution is complete. We must work on encouraging technology and efficiency investments and operations, and reinforcing customer satisfaction until the end of the current distribution tariff period. EPİAŞ, the energy exchange, started operation and made great achievements in transparency and depth. We have had some headway in retail liberalization, albeit not at the desired level. Now we must quickly take further steps in liberalization and have a fully-functional market that favors the consumer. To do so, we must strengthen our energy markets with better regulatory framework, more competitiveness, transparency, and of course, predictability. We must have a competitive market that is an accurate reflection of supply and demand, efficiency, and costs. We must seize the opportunity yielded by excess supply and low commodity prices to take bold steps in this direction.

Our intent behind establishing IICEC was to build it into a "pole star" for the industry and Turkey.

As we move towards this goal, we will have an important addition to IICEC in 2017.

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Carmine Difiglio, an advisor to the Secretary of Energy in the Obama administration, will be appointed IICEC Director in January.

IICEC's efforts to produce objective and high-quality research in energy and climate issues, and to develop solutions for a sustainable energy future in our region and the world will be taken to the next level with Dr. Difiglio among us.

IICEC became a known and respected networking platform in its region and the globe with its achievements so far. We are confident that it will continue its success."

There is no one scenario about the future of global energy; various policies will influence the outcome.

Following introductory remarks, International Energy Agency Executive Director Dr. Fatih Birol presented the World Energy Outlook 2016 report. Fatih Birol said:

"In 2015 and 2016, approvals for new conventional crude oil projects have been at the lowest level since the 1950s. If this were to continue for another year, oil markets can face a new risk in the near future: lack of enough new projects.

If this occurs, exceptional efforts will be needed to ensure that a great divide does not occur between supply and demand in a few years. If investments cannot recover or the growth in demand does not fall sharply, oil may enter another period of fluctuations.

Coal had been the greatest contributor to energy in the last twenty-five years. However, coal consumption will fall considerably over the next 25 years. The largest growth will occur in renewable energy. Coal is still important. China accounts for half of the world's coal consumption. But it has been on the decline for the last two years. The reason for this is not climate change but air pollution and the health of people living in cities. Meanwhile, coal consumption in India and Southeast Asia are on the rise. Coal remains the cheapest means to produce electricity.  It is a great luxury for people who do not have refrigerators at home to worry about possible climate change in 2050. This must be a consideration when fulfilling Paris commitments. The Paris Convention is a framework agreement, and its impact on energy will depend on how the objectives of the convention reflect on the actual policies of governments. While the world's need for energy grows, millions of people are still deprived of energy. 

In our main scenario, 30% growth in global energy demand until 2040 means an increase in the consumption of all current fuels; however, global totals mask important trends and significant changes in the fuel mix. Furthermore, hundreds of millions of people will still have no access to energy services by 2040.

Climate commitment and objectives

Countries have achieved their Paris Convention objectives in general, and have even exceeded them in certain circumstances, which is adequate to slow the CO2 emissions related to global energy, but not enough to keep temperature change below 2°C.

2°C is difficult: the path to 1.5°C is uncharted territory.

Current commitments are not enough to limit global temperature increase to below 2°C. Taking this down to 1.5°C is unimaginable at best.

To have a better idea about the importance of energy efficiency for Europe, we can say that security of supply is as important for gas as it is for oil. All ministries are maintaining joint efforts for security of supply in gas. Most of the natural gas consumed is used for heating households. The number of households in Europe increased by almost 20 million in the last 15 years. But the demand for gas declined instead of increasing. There are two reasons. First, standards were imposed on heating systems; and second, insulation was made mandatory for most buildings. Using energy efficiently to reduce consumption requires great levels of coordination among governments.

Growth will be enabled by renewable energies.

Renewable energy has become a profitable business. We see great increases in renewable energy in almost every country. This is especially true for wind and solar power. Their primary advantage is using your own resources. There is no impact on the environment, and while costs are a discouraging factor, they have been going down recently. The cost of solar energy declined by 80% and the cost of wind enrgy declined by one-third in the last five years. China is the global leader in renewable energy today. The growth in renewables was made possible by implementing certain policies in China and the United States.

Turkey has a good opportunity in LNG:

LNG can become the catalyst for a second revolution in natural gas by having a profound effect on gas pricing and contracts. Australia is currently in the lead. Mozambique, Tanzania and Canada will have significant resources in five years. These will change gas markets and the geopolitics of energy.  For example, the US began to export LNG to the Middle East last month.

Nuclear is good, but we must choose wisely.

Which country? Which technology? And at what cost? We must find the best alternative. The attitude of the society and initial investment costs are critical to nuclear power. Due to immense investment costs, such projects cannot be undertaken by the free market alone. 

Security of energy supply is paramount. 

Energy security continues to be important and potential security gaps continue to emerge, but the range of means to address these gaps also grows. 

About the “World Energy Outlook” Report

The "World Energy Outlook" Report includes the latest forecasts related to the present and the next 25 years of global energy markets, projections about global climate change, policy developments, and analyses empowered by experiences gained since last year. “World Energy Outlook” also features the latest energy supply and demand projections according to different scenarios, regions, sectors and fuel types. The report provides groundbreaking insight into how the energy system may transform in the medium to long term.

Subjects in World Energy Outlook 2016

Fluctuation in oil prices, ongoing geopolitical instability, and resolutions to combat climate change all have serious ramifications on energy market dynamics. World Energy Outlook 2016 discusses how changes in the global energy mix will influence risks and threats against energy security. The data and analyses to be presented by International Energy Agency Executive Director Dr. Birol are of paramount importance.

World Energy Outlook 2016 presents an overview of the petroleum, gas, coal, nuclear and renewable energy sectors, and the latest projections regarding energy efficiency, climate change, and the water-energy relationship. The share of renewable energies and natural gas in meeting the energy demand of a changing global energy system are also discussed. The 2016 report also includes in-depth discussions of themes such as air pollution and the energy outlook of Mexico.

Implemented by the Sabancı University Corporate Governance Forum in association with Garanti Bank, the CDP Turkey 2015 Water Program Report was revealed. The CDP Turkey Water Results Report prepared to analyze the responses of companies from Turkey was presented to the public in a conference at the Zorlu Performing Arts Center on Thursday, December 8, 2016.
 

Introductory remarks to the main outputs of the CDP Global Water Report and the results of the CDP Water Program in Turkey were given by Garanti Bank Assistant General Manager Ebru Dildar Edin. The keynote speaker of the conference was Coca-Cola Turkey, Caucasia and Middle East President Galya Frayman Molinas. Following the keynote, CDP Water Program Director Morgan Gillepsy presented the CDP Global Water Report results in a live video conference. The CDP Turkey 2016 Water Program results were presented by Sabancı University CDP Turkey Projects Director Mirhan Köroğlu Göğüş.

The event continued with the CDP Water Leaders Panel moderated by Sabancı University Vice President Professor Sondan Durukanoğlu Feyiz. Speakers of the panel were Garanti Bank Vice President Ebru Dildar Edin, Şekerbank Vice President Aybala Şimşek and Pınar Quality Manager Birol Delibaş.

The panel was followed by the ‘CDP Turkey 2016 Water Leaders Award Ceremony’. The ceremony began with a speech by CDP Turkey Reporting Partner Deloitte Turkey CEO Humphry Hatton.

Garanti Bank Vice President Ebru Dildar Edin, Şekerbank President Servet Taze and Pınar Süt Quality Manager Birol Delibaş received their prizes on behalf of their respective institutions.

The conference concluded with closing remarks by Sabancı University Corporate Governance Forum and CDP Turkey Director Melsa Ararat.

The International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) has named Dr. Ismail Cakmak as the winner of the 2016 IPNI Science Award.

Background on Dr. Ismail Cakmak

Dr. Cakmak received his B.Sc. from Cukurova University in 1980; his M.Sc. from Cukurova University in 1981; and his Ph.D. from Hohenheim University in 1988. Since 2000, he has worked as a Professor of Plant Physiology at Sabanci University in Istanbul, Turkey. Cakmak is well known for his research on cereal crops and zinc nutrition. He directed a multiinstitutional project, funded by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), on the issue of zinc deficiency in Turkey (1993 to 1998). Following the identification of the zinc deficiency, zinc-containing NPK fertilizer use has increased from 0 to 600,000 t (annually) in Turkey. 

The “HarvestZinc” international project was developed by Cakmak under the HarvestPlus Program to improve grain concentration of zinc and iodine in nine different countries (e.g., Asia, Africa, and South America). The focus was on using innovative application methods and micronutrient fertilizer combinations. Cakmak and his team found that foliar zinc application is significant in improving grain zinc concentrations, which can improve zinc related health complications that affect over two billion people.

Dr. Cakmak is also known for his work on the adverse effects of reactive oxygen species in plants that are under mineral nutrient deficiencies (e.g., zinc.). It was found that the adequate supply of mineral nutrients is critical for a plant’s survival under stressful environmental conditions. He has published both research and review papers on this topic that has gained international attention.

Cakmak has authored over 160 peer-reviewed publications, received over 17,800 citations (Google Scholar), and authored/co-authored seven book chapters. He has a Hirsch Index of 69 (Google Scholar), which is a very high value within his field. He has been recognized with several awards including the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Georg Forster Research Prize, 2007 Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering Crawford Fund “Derek Tribe Award Medal”, the IFA-International 2005 Crop Nutrition Award and the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey Science Prize. Since 2012, he has been an elected member for “The Academy of Europe” and “The Science Academy” in Turkey. Very recently, he has received the World Academy of Sciences Prize, 2016 in Agricultural Sciences.

About the IPNI Science Award

The IPNI Science Award is intended to recognize outstanding achievements in research, extension, or education; with focus on efficient management of plant nutrients and their positive interaction in fully integrated cropping systems that enhance yield potential. Such systems improve net returns, lower unit costs of production, and maintain or improve environmental quality. A committee of noted international authorities selects the recipient. Dr. Cakmak receives a special plaque along with a monetary award of US$5,000.

Private or public sector agronomists, soil scientists, and crop scientists from all countries are eligible for nomination. More information and nomination forms for the IPNI Science Award are available from the IPNI headquarters, its regional offices, or online at http://www.ipni.net/awards.