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The Council of Higher Education (YOK) has issued a statement regarding ongoing work on plans to shorten the duration of university education in Türkiye.
The issue moved to Parliament after YOK previously announced that it was studying a possible reduction in undergraduate program length.
The inquiry was submitted by Necmettin Caliskan, a lawmaker from the conservative opposition Saadet (Felicity) Party, who asked for clarification about the basis of the proposed change.
Deputy Caliskan’s parliamentary question focused on the foundation of the proposal.
He asked which scientific data, academic needs or strategic reports support the reduction of undergraduate programs from four years to three.
Caliskan also raised several related questions:
YOK provided a written response to the parliamentary inquiry and emphasized that work is ongoing.
In an official statement, the council emphasized its commitment to a participatory framework that would include the perspectives, evaluations and contributions of all relevant stakeholders.
YOK stated that consultation processes continue with the Universitelerarasi Kurul, which represents universities, as well as relevant public institutions, professional organizations, and civil society groups.
The council added that the public will be informed once the studies reach a certain level of maturity.
YOK has not announced a final decision or timeline regarding a possible transition to a three-year undergraduate model.
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