programs/mif/sabanci-university-qs-masters-in-finance

Sabanci University

Masters in Finance · Tier III

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Salary & Career

avg salary$23,025

employed at 3mo100%

Program Info

duration1 year

tuition$23,000

formatFull-time

teachingMix of lectures, case studies, and practical applications aligned with the CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge

Class Profile

class size28

avg work experience0-3 years

women %44%

international %4%

Rankings

QS rank#186

tierIII

Admissions

GMAT Range

610 average

TOEFL Min

80+

IELTS Min

6.5+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1May 31, 2024

Curriculum

Core Courses

Financial Accounting and AnalysisFoundations of FinanceCorporate FinanceInvestmentsFinancial EconometricsEthics in Finance

Elective Areas

Risk ManagementDerivative SecuritiesFinTechReal Estate FinanceMergers and Acquisitions

Concentrations

Corporate FinanceInvestment Management

Top Recruiters

AkbankGaranti BBVAİş BankasıPwCDeloitteEYKPMGYapı Kredi

Top Industries

BankingAudit & AssuranceFinancial ConsultingInvestment Management

Exchange Programs

EBS University of Business and LawFrankfurt School of Finance & ManagementTilburg University

Program Highlights

-Strong quantitative focus
-Career development support
-Located in Istanbul, a financial hub

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APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance

deadline:

May 31, 2025

[!] Deadline passed remaining

progress:0/25 tasks

what_ready:

# reminders:

- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately

- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining

- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now

- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice

TIMELINE BREAKDOWN

[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation

# Study and take standardized test

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Mar 3, 2025 (-548 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Mar 31, 2025 (-520 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Mar 31, 2025 (-520 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → May 1, 2025 (-489 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → May 31, 2025 (-459 days)

# general guide only. check official website for requirements.

ADMISSION CALCULATOR

Masters in Finance

gpa (0-4.0):

gmat (200-800):

work_experience (yrs):

admission_probability:

60%

[target]

[+]gpa: strong

[~]test: average

[~]exp: average

recommendations:

- Seek leadership opportunities in current role

# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.

data: Financial Times & QS 2025