Program Overview

Introduction to the Uluslararas Kurumsal Akreditasyon Program (UKAP)

The Uluslararas Kurumsal Akreditasyon Program (UKAP) is an assessment activity conducted by the Yükseköretim Kalite Kurulu (YÖKAK). It aims to increase quality assurance in higher education institutions abroad. UKAP is based on the principle that higher education institutions are primarily responsible for the quality of their own education, research, and social contribution activities.

Program Objectives and Principles

UKAP is grounded in the European Higher Education Area's (EHEA) Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance (ESG). The program's primary objective is to evaluate the quality of higher education institutions' education, research, and social contribution activities.

Evaluation Process and Outcomes

After the evaluation, the assessment team appointed by YÖKAK prepares the Uluslararas Kurumsal Akreditasyon Raporu (UKAR). The Council then makes one of the following decisions:

• Akreditasyon acceptance decision
• Akreditasyon decision postponement
• Akreditasyon rejection decision These decisions are shared transparently with stakeholders and the public.

Eligibility and Application Criteria

Higher education institutions outside of Turkey that meet the application criteria can apply to the program. The eligibility criteria are outlined in the YÖKAK Uluslararas Kurumsal Akreditasyon Program Guide.

Key Features of the Program

• The program is designed to enhance quality assurance in international higher education institutions.
• It is based on the EHEA's Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance.
• The evaluation process culminates in a comprehensive report and a decision regarding accreditation.
• Transparency is a core principle, with decisions and reports being publicly available.