The Turkish Qualifications Framework (TYÇ) Logo, which will be included for the first time in the Higher Education Programs and Quotas Guide of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), was added to the roster of programs at Atatürk University.

In the Higher Education Programs and Quotas Guide, 39 programs at Atatürk University will feature the TYÇ logo. The university has once again demonstrated its commitment to quality education by being ranked second among state universities and third among all universities in this field.

The Higher Education Programs and Quotas Guide will include programs with the TYÇ Logo for the first time this year, as a result of YÖK's decision. Consequently, the TQF Logo will be utilized by 898 programs at 109 universities in the 2024 Higher Education Programs and Quotas Guide.

With 39 programs, Atatürk University occupies the second position.

The TYÇ Logo will be permitted to be used on graduation certificates of higher education programs that satisfy the requisite criteria as of December 23, 2021, as part of the Council of Higher Education's efforts to harmonize with the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).

This right has resulted in Istanbul Gelişim University being ranked first in the ranking of all universities with 45 programs, Sakarya University being ranked first in the ranking of state universities with 41 programs, and Atatürk University being ranked third in the ranking of all universities and second in the ranking of state universities with 39 programs with the TYÇ logo. These institutions have achieved significant success.

Programs are required to be accredited in order to use the TQF logo.

The TQF Logo may be used on higher education graduation documents provided that the relevant program has been authorized by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) or accredited by recognized accreditation bodies, the program qualification form is compatible with the relevant qualification type identifier, and the qualification is included in the Turkey Qualifications Data Report, which is conducted by the Vocational Qualifications Authority (MYK). It must be situated at the base.

Various advantages are provided by the logo on an international scale.

Accreditation bodies authorized by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) accredit higher education programs, which are then forwarded to MYK to be included in the TQF Board's agenda as a result of the evaluation conducted by YÖK. Higher education programs that are deemed appropriate by the TQF Board have the right to use the TQF Logo on their graduation certificates.

Additionally, the TQF Logo on the graduation certificate confers certain benefits to graduates of higher education in the international context. The employment opportunities of graduates of programs with this logo are enhanced, and their diplomas are recognized more promptly abroad. In contrast, the TYÇ logo enables the direct mutual recognition of higher education internship qualifications and the accomplishments of education periods spent abroad, thereby facilitating horizontal and vertical student mobility.

This success serves as an indicator of advancement toward strategic objectives.

Atatürk University Rector Prof. Dr. Ömer Çomaklı underscored the university's program diversity and quality of education when assessing the factors that contributed to its success. According to Rector Çomaklı, the success of Atatürk University is rooted in the provision of a comprehensive academic curriculum and the provision of high-quality educational opportunities to students in a variety of disciplines. Our primary objective is to ensure that each of our programs is designed and updated in a manner that will facilitate the future success of our students.

Çomaklı underscored the significance of this accomplishment, not only in quantitative but also qualitative terms, by asserting that the accreditation procedures of the programs with the TYÇ logo have been fulfilled in accordance with the criteria established during the evaluation process. Rector Çomaklı said, "We will continue our efforts to ensure that our students are equipped to contribute to the workforce after graduation and to compete at international standards." He asserted that the success of Atatürk University is a sign that the institution is making strides in accordance with its strategic objectives. He also extended his congratulations to all academic and administrative personnel for their contributions to this achievement. and conveyed his appreciation for their assistance.

Order	University    Name	Number    of Programs Having the Right to Use TYÇ Logo
1	Sakarya University	41
2	Atatürk University	39
3	Erciyes University	28
4	Ege University	27
5	Gazi University	25
6	İstanbul University	23
7	Ankara University	21
8	Yıldız Teknik University	20
9	Muğla Sıtkı Kocaman University	20
10	Çukurova University	16

To Reach the Full List:

https://www.yok.gov.tr/Sayfalar/Haberler/2024/turkiye-yeterliği-cercevesi-logosu.aspx

CORPORATE COMMUNICATION DIRECTORATE – 27.06.2024