Sakarya University for International Students

R E P O R T C A R D

Sakarya University

Adapazari

Turkey

Sakarya University, founded in 1992, is a young and rapidly growing regional university located in Sakarya, Turkey. It is best known for its engineering, architecture, and applied sciences programs which are designed to nurture both academic and professional excellence. Its approach to teaching strikes a unique balance between theory and practice which sets it apart from other regional universities.

Overall Score:

47.16

We grade on a curve:

60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

Example Tuition for 1 Year ($)

1162

Total Years to Degree

Total Tuition Cost ($)

4648

Location

Adapazari is a large city in Sakarya Province, Turkey, located about 120 kilometers east of Istanbul. It has a population of more than 521,000 and is well-connected to other major cities by air and extensive highway and railroad networks. The historic Sille-i Cedid Mosque is a must-see for tourists, as it’s one of the oldest mosques in the region.

Overall Scores

Academics

31.17

Happiness

21.27

Costs

89.03

Overall Grade

47.16

1. Academics

Rank:

1100

This is the university’s academic ranking among the world’s universities with at least one English-taught program and a student body with 6% or more international students.

Teacher/Student Ratio:

25.1

This is how many faculty you’ll find for every student (less is better).

Number of English Taught Programs:

4

This is the number of English-taught undergraduate degree programs you can take.

Total Academic Score:

31.17

If academics was an exam, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

2. Happiness

National Happiness Score:

25.8

This is the university’s home country’s happiness scale, from 1 to 100. You’ll enjoy high freedom and healthy, generous neighbors with high trust in their government.

Percent International:

8

How many students come from abroad? This number might mean robust student support for international students.

National English Proficiency:

46.81

From 1 to 100, how many of your neighbors speak English? How easy will it be to find services in English, like banking or medical care, while you’re abroad?

Total Happiness Score:

21.27

If happiness was an exam, how would the university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

3. Costs

Cost of Living Percentile:

93.5

How much does it cost to live in this country? On a scale of 0 to 100, countries that score highest have the lowest cost of living.

Rent Index Percentile:

92

Rent is one of the biggest expenses for students in university abroad. How does this country stack up? Higher scores indicate a happier wallet.

Total Tuition: $

4648

We converted the local currency for the international tuition fees into US dollars (USD). We used the lowest-cost degree.

Total Cost Score:

89.03

If costs were a grade on a test, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

4. Overall Score:

47.16

We grade on a curve: 60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C