The legal framework, basic philosophy, general objectives and principals are mainly stated in:

Constitution.

Basic Law of National Education.

Higher Education Law.

Vocational Training Law.

THE GENERAL EDUCATION SYSTEM

TERTIARY EDUCATION IN TURKIYE

Government programs and development plans give great importance to education, since it is considered the most important element of development.

The basic structure of the national education system is outlined by basic law.

The education system is divided into two main sections as formal and non-formal education.

THE GENERAL EDUCATION SYSTEM

TERTIARY EDUCATION IN TURKIYE

GENERAL EDUCATION IN TURKIYE

Formal education consists of:

THE STRUCTURE of TURKISH EDUCATION SYSTEM

MASTER’S DEGREE

HIGHER EDUCATION

HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION

BASIC EDUCATION

PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION

Ph D

TWO YEAR DEGREE

SECONDARY EDUCATION

Developed Countries Turkiye

% 52% 52

% 48% 48

% 74 % 74

% 36% 36

Bachelor Degree

HND

Secondary TVE% 60% 60 % 40 % 40

TERTIARY EDUCATION IN TURKIYE

TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL SECONDARY EDUCATION

The main objectives of the secondary TVE

To educate and to train students as a qualified

manpower for employment in the relevant

sectors of industry, commerce and services.

To prepare students for entry into higher

education institutions.

To prepare students to become responsible

citizens.

TVE EDUCATION IN TURKIYE

HIGHER EDUCATION Higher education in Turkiye refers to all educational

institutions at least two years of education beyond secondary education which are gathered under universities.

It includes under graduate, post graduate studies, conservatories and tertiary education.

Admission to higher education is based on a nation-wide examination which is evaluated by the Student Selection and Placement Center (OSYM).

Admission to Two-Year College does not require the nation-wide examination for the graduates from vocational and technical secondary schools, however other graduates from general schools require the nation-wide examination if they want to attend to Two-Year College’s education.

All universities and higher education institutions are affiliated with the Higher Education Council (YOK). The council is an autonomous body with the authority and responsibility to administer the activities of all higher education institutions, including the universities established by some foundations.

HIGHER EDUCATION IN TURKIYE

THE SITUATION OF TURKISH H.E. IN 2012 (APPROXIMATELY)

State and Foundation

Number of Universities 180

Number of Faculties 850

Number of 4 year Colleges 240

Number of 2 year Colleges 700

Number of Full Professor, Assc. Proffessor, Asst. Professor, research Assistant, Expert and Translators

75 000

Number of Lecturers/ Instructors 23,100

Number of Students in Colleges 700 000

Number of Students in School of Technical Education 35,000

Number of Students in Bachelorate programs 1,800,00

Number of post Graduate Students 160,00

HIGHER EDUCATION IN TURKIYE

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