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YÖK Started an Investigation on 23 Institutions to Check the Tuition Fee Increase in Foundation Universities

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The Higher Education Supervisory Board launched an investigation into 23 foundation universities upon complaints that the increases in tuition fees for students other than preparatory and first year students at foundation higher education institutions exceeded the 25% limit.
YÖK had decided to limit the fee increase to 25% for the 2026-2027 academic year.

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Within the framework of Additional Article 9 of the Higher Education Law, procedures and principles were determined for tuition fee increases in classes other than the preparatory or first year of foundation higher education institutions. With its decision dated July 8, 2024, the YÖK General Assembly decided to limit the fee increase to 25% for the 2026-2027 academic year.

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The Higher Education Supervisory Board initiated an investigation against 23 foundation higher education institutions upon notices and complaints received by the Presidency of the Council of Higher Education that the increase limit determined for the tuition fees of students other than the preparatory and first year students was not complied with.

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According to the statement made by YÖK; 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, the rules regarding the possible increases in students' tuition fees were determined. With the decision of the General Assembly of Higher Education dated July 8, 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 would not exceed 25 percent in the 2026-2027 academic year.

COMPLAINTS WERE RECEIVED TO YÖK

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YÖK may impose penalties or regulations on some foundation universities based on the results of the review.
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What penalties will be applied as a result of the investigation?
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When will the review be completed?

YÖK Started an Investigation on 23 Institutions to Check the Tuition Fee Increase in Foundation Universities

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The Higher Education Supervisory Board launched an investigation into 23 foundation universities upon complaints that the increases in tuition fees for students other than preparatory and first year students at foundation higher education institutions exceeded the 25% limit.
YÖK had decided to limit the fee increase to 25% for the 2026-2027 academic year.

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