Important Decision for Foundation Universities: Limit on Tuition Fees

The Higher Education Council (YÖK) has limited the increases in tuition fees for foundation universities for the 2026-2027 academic year. It was stated that the increases in tuition fees for students other than preparatory and first-year students should not exceed 25%. YÖK President Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar made a statement on this matter on his social media account. In the statement, which includes the expression

We had limited the tuition fee increase rate for the 2026-2027 academic year in our foundation higher education institutions to 25% for levels other than preparatory and first-year classes. However, we received numerous complaints that this rate was exceeded and the tuition fees were not announced on the official websites.

, it was noted that some foundation universities made increases above the determined rate and did not publish the tuition fees on their official websites. It was stated that the necessary warnings were given to the foundation higher education institutions. It was requested that the necessary actions be taken promptly to prevent any victimization of students.