What does it mean to modify a university degree in Turkey?
Modifying a university degree in Turkey, or as it is called in Turkish (denklik), is a procedure that takes place at the Turkish Higher Education Institution in the capital Ankara,
aiming to verify the validity of the university degree from the country that granted it, where the Ministry of Higher Education communicates with the relevant university and verifies the validity of the degree such as the name, surname, grade point average, and graduation date recorded in the degree…,
then issues a decision allowing it to be equated after its validity is proven, after which the applicant undergoes a comprehensive exam in his specialty, and if he passes, he is given the equivalence paper.
Note that the modification exam is held twice a year in the capital Ankara.
Benefits of Equivalency of University Degrees in Turkey
The equivalency of the university degree in the Turkish Ministry of Education “YOK” opens the door for its holders to work officially to benefit from their certificates issued by their countries, and to obtain several benefits for equivalency of the university degree in Turkey, including:
- Allowing the equivalency to work officially and licensed within Turkey as long as he meets the rest of the conditions for work.
- Allowing work in Turkish government jobs, and private jobs in the education sector.
- Increasing employment opportunities in private companies.
- Opening the field for registration in the postgraduate stage (master’s and doctorate) at government and private universities in specializations that require equivalency, as the number of universities that require equivalency for registration or graduation from postgraduate studies increases annually.
- The equivalency of the degree is mentioned in the field of your personal data on the system of the electronic government portal page E-devlet.
- Assistance in employing holders of real certificates in projects.
- It allows the opening of a private project and according to what is required by Turkish laws for each project, such as a private institute for educational courses.
- As for doctors and pharmacists, it allows them to open their own projects, whether it is a pharmacy, warehouse, laboratory or hospital.
- It allows them to practice their profession as employees officially and licensed within the Turkish borders, within clinics, pharmacies, medical companies, pharmaceutical laboratories, warehouses and laboratories.
- It allows them to obtain financing for projects or use their certificate in investors’ projects.
- Register with the Ministry of Health and the Pharmacists and Doctors Syndicate and benefit from their services.
Is it necessary to modify university degrees in Turkey?
According to the law issued by the Turkish Higher Education Institution No. 2547, by modifying the university degree in Turkey for foreigners, the university degree is recognized for all levels of education (bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate),
as this equivalence entitles its holder to work in his specialty, as someone who holds a certificate issued by Turkish universities completely, and a work permit is issued for foreigners based on it, as the modified certificate is requested if the applicant is a foreigner by any company, organization or government agency that he wants to apply for work in from outside Turkey.
Directly Education Services Regarding the Modification of University Certificates in Turkey
Directly Education provides you with all the consultations and information related to the modification process, and the required time and supporting documents.
You can also assign us a special agency to carry out the entire process until the decision regarding the exam time and date is issued.
In addition to providing you with important inquiries related to the post-modification stage such as the comparison, departments, conditions and regulations, whether for those who intend to continue their studies or other cultural and educational projects, or future plans.
For more information, you can contact us at Directly Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the difficulties of studying in Turkey?
Studying in Turkish universities is not difficult in itself compared to studying in other universities, despite the scientific and methodological progress offered by these universities in the world.
Some Arab students find it difficult to reside in a country other than their country of origin, especially if they do not master the Turkish language and are studying in the preparatory year, so they need some time before integrating into Turkish society.
It is a somewhat difficult issue for a student to live alone and bear full responsibility, but over time students get used to student life and find it an opportunity to build their strong personalities and expand their cultural horizons.
Are certificates issued by Turkish universities recognized?
Yes, the certificates issued by Turkish universities are among the most powerful certificates in the world, and they provide their holders with opportunities to work and complete their studies in all European countries and other countries of the world.
What is the language of study in Turkish universities?
Students can choose the language of study in all private Turkish universities between English and Turkish.
Most Turkish universities offer educational courses to strengthen the English or Turkish language to strengthen the students’ linguistic level if the student’s English or Turkish language is weak.
How much does it cost to study medicine in Türkiye?
The cost of study is one of the most important issues that students care about before taking the step to study at any university. The cost of studying medicine in Turkey varies according to the university in which the student is accepted and according to the language in which he wishes to study, whether it is Turkish or English. However, university fees for medical colleges generally range. Between 16 thousand dollars as in Atlim University in the English language and 25 thousand dollars as in the University of Bahçeşehir in the English language. We also mention, for example:
The university fees for studying medicine at Altinbas University in the English language are about 20 thousand dollars.
The university fees for studying medicine at Istanbul Aydin University in English are about 22 thousand dollars.
The university fees for studying medicine at Astinya University in English are about $21,600.
The university fees for studying medicine at Istanbul Okan University in English are about $20,500.
Is it possible to study in Turkey without a high school diploma?
After the circumstances that the region went through, many students left their country for Turkey without obtaining a high school diploma, or that they had obtained it and could not prove it, so they look with interest to obtain the answer to this question:
But the correct answer, unfortunately, is no. The student wishing to study in Turkey, regardless of his nationality, must first obtain a high school diploma as a translated and certified secondary school certificate is one of the first documents required for admission to all Turkish universities.
