Higher Education News
Higher education refers to post-secondary academic programs and institutions that provide advanced degrees and specialized professional training.
Student amnesty law takes effect in Turkey
A new law, published in the Official Gazette, has taken effect in Turkey, offering an amnesty for students who left or could not enroll in universities. Those eligible can re-enroll for the 2026-2027 academic year. The law also introduces penalties for academic misconduct and revises sanctions for foundation universities.
YÖK Limits Foundation University Tuition Hikes to 25%
Turkey's Higher Education Council (YÖK) has issued a directive to foundation universities, stipulating that tuition fee increases for the 2026-2027 academic year, excluding preparatory and first-year classes, must not exceed 25%. YÖK emphasized the need for compliance and swift action to prevent student hardship.
Turkish Parliament Approves 13 Articles of Student Amnesty Law
The first 13 articles of a law proposal including student amnesty and higher education regulations have been approved in the Turkish Grand National Assembly General Assembly.
Higher education refers to post-secondary academic programs and institutions that provide advanced degrees and specialized professional training.