Accreditation Institutions

Accreditation Bodies
 
National and international bodies that evaluate and accredit higher education programmes

Programme accreditation is the certification, following review by an independent external evaluation body, that the educational aims, learning outcomes and processes of a higher education programme meet national and international standards. In Türkiye these bodies are authorized by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) through a “Quality Evaluation Registration Certificate”.

Accreditation encourages the continuous improvement of programmes, provides assurance of educational quality and strengthens the recognition of graduates at national and international level. Our University's programmes are likewise evaluated by the field bodies listed below, and the University takes an active part in accreditation processes.

National Accreditation Bodies
 
AUDAK
Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Open and Distance Learning Programmes
Evaluates and accredits open and distance learning programmes.
DEDAK
Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Language Education Programmes
Conducts the evaluation and accreditation processes of language education programmes.
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DEPAD
Association for Accreditation of Dental Education Programmes
Evaluates and accredits dental education programmes.
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ECZAKDER
Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Pharmacy Education Programmes
Evaluates and accredits the education programmes of faculties of pharmacy.
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FEDEK
Association for Accreditation of Faculties of Science, Letters, Arts and Sciences, Language and History-Geography
Accredits undergraduate programmes in the fields of science, letters, language and history-geography.
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HEPDAK
Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Nursing Education Programmes
Evaluates and accredits nursing education programmes.
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İAA
Theology Accreditation Agency
Conducts the accreditation processes of theology and Islamic studies programmes.
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İLEDAK
Communication Research Association – Board for Evaluation and Accreditation of Communication Education
Evaluates and accredits communication education programmes.
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MİAK
Association for Accreditation of Architectural Education
Evaluates and accredits architecture education programmes.
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MÜDEK
Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programmes
Evaluates and accredits undergraduate engineering programmes and awards the EUR-ACE label.
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EPDAD
Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Teacher Education Programmes
Evaluates and accredits teacher training programmes.
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PEMDER
Landscape Architecture Education and Science Association
Conducts the accreditation of landscape architecture education programmes.
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SABAK
Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Health Sciences Education Programmes
Evaluates and accredits health sciences education programmes.
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STAR
Association for Accreditation and Rating in Social Sciences, Humanities and Basic Sciences
Carries out accreditation and rating in social sciences, humanities and basic sciences programmes.
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SPORAK
Sport Sciences Association – Board for Evaluation and Accreditation of Sport Sciences Education Programmes
Evaluates and accredits sport sciences education programmes.
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TEPDAD
Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Medical Education Programmes
Evaluates and accredits medical education programmes against national standards.
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TURAK
Association of Tourism Academics – Board for Evaluation and Accreditation of Tourism Education
Conducts the evaluation and accreditation of tourism education programmes.
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TPD
Turkish Psychological Association
Conducts the accreditation processes of undergraduate psychology programmes.
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VEDEK
Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Veterinary Education Institutions and Programmes
Evaluates and accredits veterinary education institutions and programmes.
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ZİDEK
Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Agriculture Faculty Education Programmes
Evaluates and accredits agriculture and agricultural sciences education programmes.
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International Accreditation Bodies
 
AQAS
Agency for Quality Assurance
A Germany-based body conducting quality assurance evaluations of programmes and institutions across a range of disciplines.
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AACSB
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
The world's best-known business accreditation body, accrediting schools that provide business and management education.
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FIBAA
Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation
Accredits programmes in business, law and the social sciences against international standards.
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IACBE
International Accreditation Council for Business Education
Conducts outcomes-based international accreditation of business education programmes.
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AHPGS
The Accreditation Agency in Health and Social Sciences
Carries out the international accreditation of programmes in the health and social sciences.
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ASIIN
Accreditation Agency for Study Programs in Engineering, Informatics, Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Accredits engineering, informatics, natural sciences and mathematics programmes at international level.
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ACEN
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
Conducts the international accreditation of nursing education programmes.
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AABI
Aviation Accreditation Board International
Evaluates and accredits aviation education programmes against international standards.
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EAEVE
The European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education
Evaluates and accredits veterinary education establishments in Europe.
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IAAR
Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating
An international agency providing institutional and programme accreditation and rating services across a range of disciplines.
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