Program Accreditation

Program Accreditation refers to the evaluation and external quality assurance process that measures whether academic and field-specific standards predetermined by an accreditation body in a particular field are met by a higher education program. In Turkey, the Higher Education Quality Council is responsible for the authorization and recognition of accreditation bodies. The process of authorization of national accreditation bodies and recognition of international accreditation bodies is carried out within the scope of the principles and criteria determined by YÖKAK. Since 2016, the YKS Higher Education Programs and Quotas Guide (formerly known as ÖSYS Higher Education Programs and Quotas Guide) includes program information accredited by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK.