
The Higher Education Supervisory Board launched an investigation into 23 foundation higher education institutions upon allegations that the 25 percent increase limit for tuition fees was not complied with.
The Higher Education Supervisory Board launched an investigation against 23 foundation universities upon notices that the 25 percent increase limit on tuition fees for students other than preparatory and first year students was not complied with.
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With its decision dated July 8, 2026, the General Assembly of Higher Education limited the increase rate in classes other than preparatory and first year at foundation universities to 25 percent.
The Higher Education Supervisory Board initiated an investigation into 23 foundation higher education institutions upon notices and complaints received by the Presidency of the Council of Higher Education that the 25 percent increase limit determined for the tuition fees of students other than the preparatory and first year students was not complied with.
25 PERCENT LIMIT WAS REMINDED
In the written statement made by YÖK, it was reminded that the rules regarding the possible increases in students' tuition fees were determined with the 'Procedures and Principles for Determination of Tuition Fees and Fee Increases for Classes Other than the Preparatory or First Year of Foundation Higher Education Institutions', published based on the Additional Article 9 of the Higher Education Law No. 2547. In this context, it was reminded that with the decision of the General Assembly of Higher Education dated July 8, 2026, it was decided that the tuition fee increase rate for students studying in classes other than the preparatory or first year of foundation higher education institutions should not exceed 25 percent in the 2026-2027 academic year. "An investigation has been initiated against the foundation higher education institution. Within the scope of the review, the tuition fees determined by the higher education institutions in question for the 2026-2027 academic year and the fee increases reflected on the students will be evaluated in accordance with the relevant legislation and the decision of the General Assembly of Higher Education."
In the previous statement made by the Council of Higher Education, it was announced that the applications, notices and complaints that reach the Presidency and are considered to have consequences against the student will be examined daily and immediately.
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The situation of 23 foundation higher education institutions within the scope of the review will be reported.
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