Effective Date
August 09, 2026
Application and Implementation Principles Pursuant to Provisional Article 85 Added to Higher Education Law No. 2547
August 09, 2026
Within 4 Months of Enactment
December 09, 2026 (End of Day)
In Person, Notarized Proxy, or Mail
| Applicant / Status Category | Application Period & Condition | Description |
|---|---|---|
| General Applications | Within 4 Months from Enactment | All undergraduate/associate degree candidates dismissed or unregistered |
| Active Military Service | Within 2 Months Following Discharge | Application is processed upon submission of military discharge document |
| Force Majeure (Compelling Reasons) | Within 1 Month Following Resolution | Official supporting documents certifying the force majeure must be provided |
| Medical Excuses | Until December 09, 2026 (End of Workday) | Application with a formal Medical Board Report from authorized healthcare providers |
Faculties and Vocational Schools at the Main Campus: Must submit applications directly to the Central Student Affairs Offices.
Faculty of Medicine, Erdek Vocation School, Gönen Vocational School, and Manyas Vocational School: Must submit applications directly to the relevant academic unit's student affairs office.
| No | Required Document | Description / Issuing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Criminal Record Certificate | Official barcoded document obtainable via the e-Devlet portal. |
| 2 | ÖSYS / YKS Placement Result Document | Mandatory for candidates who gained admission but did not complete enrollment. |
| 3 | Military Discharge Certificate | Mandatory for candidates applying under the active military service excuse. |
| 4 | Medical Board Report (Health Committee Report) | Required for candidates applying under documented medical excuses. |
| 5 | Proof of Force Majeure | Official documentation certifying the compelling reason/circumstance. |
Terrorism Offenses: Those convicted of offenses within the scope of the Anti-Terror Law No. 3713.
Specified Serious Crimes (Turkish Penal Code No. 5237): Convictions for terrorism crimes, intentional homicide (Arts. 81, 82, 83), torture (Arts. 94, 95), torment (Art. 96), sexual assault (Art. 102), sexual abuse of children (Art. 103), and manufacturing/trafficking of illicit drugs or stimulants (Art. 188).
Fraudulent / Forged Documents: Those who submitted forged documents during registration or whose enrollments were revoked due to forged documentation.
National Security Provisions: Offenses specified under Article 71 of Law No. 5846, or those with membership, affiliation, connection, or contact with terrorist organizations or entities determined by the National Security Council to operate against state security.
Application form for Faculty of Medicine, Erdek Vocational School, Gönen Vocational School, and Manyas Vocational School:
Application form for faculties and vocational schools located on the Main Campus:
Official CoHE (YÖK) Implementation Principles regarding Provisional Article 85 added to Law No. 2547 by Law No. 7592:
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Güncelleme Tarihi: 18 August 2026