يونايتد التعليمية | مختصين بالدراسة في تركيا والجامعات التركية

It is the procedure that enables holders of university degrees to practice their work legally and legitimately in Türkiye; just like someone who holds a degree issued by a Turkish educational institution. It also allows students graduating from medical colleges to complete their postgraduate studies in Türkiye.

Why should you do the equivalency?

According to Law No. 2547 of the Turkish Ministry of Higher Education, in order for a foreigner's university degree issued outside Türkiye to be authorized, it must be as equalized as if it were awarded by or equivalent to a degree from an accredited Turkish educational institution.

How do I obtain a university degree equivalency through United Education?

First: Steps and the documents required from the certificate’s holder:

Fill out the equivalency form

The equivalency form available on our website should be filled out with the required personal information and contact numbers (to fill out the form, click here)

Send copies of documents online.

Copies of the required documents are to be sent online either via email or any other appropriate means.

Send original documents with power of attorney

Our team will contact the applicant and request the original certificates and documents to be sent to our headquarters via mail (or delivered in person); furthermore, the applicant should grant a power of attorney to United Education’s staff so that they can act on behalf of him or her

Documents required for university degree equivalency

A colored copy of the passport (or identity card (ID), registry document, or refugee certificate "Kimlik").

Turkish secondary school certificates' equivalency.

The original university degree must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of the country from which graduation took place (the graduation certificate or it is preferred to send the main original official degree).

The original university transcript must also be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country from which graduation took place.

Translation of the university certificate with attestation by the Turkish notary public.

Translation of the transcript with attestation from the Turkish notary public.

Power of Attorney PoA (the content of the power of attorney to be obtained from United Education’s equivalency team, along with the names of those assigned to it).

E-Devlet account (if any).

Note: For students who hold a degree in pharmacy and wish to equalize their certificate in Türkiye, a training certificate must be added as a requirement, which can be obtained from any pharmacy in Türkiye. The training period should not be less than one month.

How do I obtain a university degree equivalency through United Education?

Second: Steps of United Education’s team:

Translate the documents into the Turkish language by a sworn translator who specializes in translating university certificates and transcripts to ensure that the student does not lose any of the courses when the certificate is evaluated later

Attest certificates by a Turkish notary public

Obtains the university recognition document from the higher education institution in Ankara

Gather all papers into one file and send them to the relevant employee in Ankara for submission to the Ministry of Higher Education

Submit the student’s file to the Ministry of Higher Education in Ankara within the required time

6. The certificate holder can then track the application process through the E-Davlet portal

Why do certificate holders prefer to obtain equivalency through United Education?

United Education’s specialized team provides the ultimate support through the following: Ensure quick procedures and obtain equivalency in record time in a legal manner. Translate the entire file by a trusted expert translator who is a specialist in translating university certificates and transcripts, ensuring that no errors occur, which sometimes leads to re-studying university courses that were previously passed. Submit a complete file and ensure that the required documents are not missing. Deliver the complete file to the Ministry of Higher Education on your behalf without the need for you to travel frequently to Ankara. Ensure easy tracking of the application process. Offer free consultation for all applicants for university degree equivalency in Türkiye. Provide the complete curriculum for the STS exam for doctors specializing in medicine. Preparation from the curriculum provided by United Education will guarantee students pass the test successfully.