According to the information compiled by the AA correspondent from the 2027 Presidential Annual Program, the use of data-based policy development processes and big data will be expanded in the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and universities. Current data of universities within the scope of performance indicators will be monitored and performance evaluation reports will be shared at regular intervals.
Models will be developed to increase cooperation between higher education institutions through field-based matching.
It will be ensured that higher education quotas are determined within the capacity of universities, in line with the current situation and forecasts of sectoral workforce supply and demand, and by taking into account regional needs.
The effectiveness of the "Regional Development-Oriented Mission Differentiation and Specialization Project", which is a higher education strategy that aims to activate the economic, social, natural and industrial potential of the province and region in which they are located, as well as the education and research activities of universities, will be increased.
Programs in the open education system will be reviewed in line with sectoral needs.
Programs in the open education system will be reviewed within the framework of sectoral needs, and their weight in the higher education system will be reduced.
In this context, quotas in open education programs for secondary school graduates to continue higher education will be determined by taking into account the quality of the program.
It will also be restructured with a focus on open education, adult education and lifelong learning.
Labor market performances of graduates will be monitored regularly
According to the annual program, the qualifications of academic staff in higher education institutions will be improved.
In this regard, the lower limit of universities' appointment and promotion criteria will be determined centrally. Legislative studies for this will be completed in 2027.
The 2027 annual program also included studies to increase the professional competencies of university students and graduates.
It will be ensured that programs for these studies are created with the participation of sector representatives, qualifications are determined and applied trainings are carried out together with the sector.
The capacity of career centers in universities will be improved, career guidance and consultancy activities for university students and graduates will be expanded, and the accessibility of these activities will be supported.
The labor market performances of graduates will be regularly monitored and the development of universities in relevant indicators will be monitored.
Doctoral programs will be opened in accordance with the competency analysis of the universities and their field of specialization.
According to the annual program, studies will be carried out to establish industrial collaborations and joint education models in order to increase the professional and technical knowledge and experience of students in the fields in which universities are competent.
In addition, the number of qualified international students at universities will be increased, and studies will be carried out to ensure that only the Turkish International Student Admission Exam (TR-YÖS) organized by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) is used as the basis for the acceptance of international students by universities.
Next year, studies will be carried out to encourage and facilitate the employment of qualified foreign PhD researchers and academics, and the employment of qualified foreign PhD researchers and academics will be supported in needed areas.
Studies will be carried out to develop joint doctoral programs with universities that are highly recognized in the higher education ecosystem and ranked internationally.
Doctoral programs and student admission conditions will be reviewed, and doctoral programs will be created in line with the competency analysis of universities and the field of specialization. In this regard, the criteria for universities to open doctoral programs will be reviewed to increase quality.
