The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) made an important announcement for Turkish students coming from Ukraine in the statement it shared recently. YÖK announced that students can continue their education in Turkey.
With the Russian occupation of Ukraine, many Turkish citizens in Ukraine fell into a difficult situation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which has been making efforts to save our citizens since the first days of the war, announced that thousands of Turkish citizens have been brought to Turkey so far. students of those present for education Their fate has so far not been determined.
Today, an important decision has been announced by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) for university students returning to Turkey from Ukraine. In the written statement shared by YÖK, it is stated that the students who are citizens of the Republic of Turkey, who had to leave their education in Ukraine, will not disrupt their education and training lives. Working on measures that can be taken announced.
Students fleeing the war will be able to continue their education in Turkey
YÖK, taking into account the demands and preferences of students who go to Ukraine, who meet the requirements for horizontal transfer to a higher education program in the country. All kinds of facilities will be provided for them to make horizontal transfers. shared. The statement of YÖK, which also provides information about students who do not meet this requirement, was as follows:
“All kinds of convenience will be provided for students who go to Ukraine, who meet the requirements for lateral transfer to a higher education program in our country, to make lateral transfer, taking into account their demands and preferences. For students who do not meet the requirements for lateral transfer,Despite the fact that the spring semester of the 2021-2022 academic year has started, the opportunity and opportunity to continue their education and training in the status of special students at universities in Turkey will be given. In this context, the issue of how the students returning to our country from Ukraine will benefit from the special studentship opportunity has been determined by our Higher Education Council. in the coming days will be shared with the public. In order for students to benefit from the special student status, they must fill in the requested information by reaching the link address prepared by the Council of Higher Education.
Application link address: https://ukraynabilgiformu.yok.gov.tr/”