YÖK (Higher Education Council)

YÖK, the Higher Education Council of Turkey, is a government agency responsible for overseeing and coordinating universities and higher education institutions across the country. It sets academic standards, approves new programs, supervises university administration, and ensures quality with policies and regulations. YÖK aims to promote academic excellence, facilitate cooperation between institutions, and align higher education with national development goals. It functions as a regulatory authority to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of Turkey’s higher education system while supporting institutional autonomy within established guidelines.