Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University
- Istanbul
Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University was founded in 2010 by the Yilmaz Yayima Foundation on land belonging to the Sultan Bayezid II Foundation. It is named after Professor Sabahattin Zaim, who was one of the founders of the Yilmaz Yayima Foundation and a leader of the Islamic movement in the 1950s. The university is primarily a foundation university, providing its students with scholarships ranging from 25% to 100% of tuition fees. The university has eight faculties and a graduate school.
- Languages: Turkish,English
University Information
The university includes 365 faculty members in addition to more than 11,116 students from various disciplines, with over 2,270 international students from different nationalities. Arab nationalities such as Syrian, Palestinian, and Somali are prominent, along with countries from Central Africa and Central Asia.
The university has 18 research centers, with the Islamic Studies Center, Islamic Economics Center, and Halal Food Center leading the way.
The university excels in humanities, offering master’s and doctoral degrees in Islamic Sciences and Islamic Economics in the Arabic language.
The university supports the Erasmus grant for student exchange with 138 universities from EU member states, in addition to five Arab countries.
For diligent undergraduate students, the university provides the opportunity to study two university majors simultaneously after achieving a suitable GPA, allowing them to graduate with two academic degrees at the same time.
There are 11 research centers at the university, with centers for humanities and administration studies at the forefront. Additionally, it has 56 technical laboratories for scientific disciplines and a research hospital for human medicine.
The university supports the Erasmus grant for student exchange with 88 academic programs with universities from EU member states.
For diligent undergraduate students, the university offers the opportunity to study two university majors simultaneously after achieving a suitable GPA, allowing them to graduate with two academic degrees at the same time.
About housing
The main campus is located in the halkali region, where all undergraduate programs are taught. The university provides student housing in the form of apartments, with annual fees considered low compared to other available accommodations in Istanbul. The annual fees start at $1500, while apartment fees range from $200 to $450 per month.
The campus dedicated to postgraduate studies is situated on the Asian side of Istanbul in the Tenzade area, near the Metrobus station. This location allows students to find accommodation that suits them for ease of movement and commuting to the university. However, the apartment fees in this area are relatively high, starting from $350 per month.
About the city
The university is located in the European part of Istanbul in the halkali region, with the main campus as well as a campus dedicated to postgraduate studies situated on the Asian side in the Tenzade area.
Istanbul has a population of 18 million people, including over 6 million foreign residents. The city experiences a cold winter and a moderate summer climate.
Being a historical city, Istanbul is a tourist destination due to its status as the capital of various empires such as the Byzantine and Ottoman. The city boasts numerous historical landmarks dating back to the medieval era, including the Maiden’s Tower, the Byzantine-era city walls, Hagia Sophia, and the Galata Tower. Additionally, Istanbul is known for its Ottoman-era monuments like the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque), Suleymaniye Mosque, and Topkapi Palace, which was the first palace of the Ottoman caliphate, as well as Dolmabahce Palace, the last palace of the Ottoman sultans and the first palace of the Turkish Republic. The city also features various ancient markets and the Grand Bazaar.
Economically and commercially, Istanbul serves as a vital center, connecting the Asian and European continents. It attracts global corporate centers and is a hub for diverse Arab communities, including Syrian, Palestinian, Iraqi, Yemeni, as well as Iranian nationals and individuals from former Soviet Union countries and the Balkans.
About tourist and entertainment places
Sabahattin Zaim University is located in the halkali area, which is distant from the central part of Istanbul and lacks Metrobus stations. However, there is a metro station, Marmaray, available in the area. The region also features several commercial centers, with Istanbul Mall being the largest and relatively close to the university.
The university boasts a large campus with abundant vegetation, providing its students with green gardens, sports fields, and athletic facilities.