Türkiye proposes university amnesty, tighter higher education rules
A new bill recently submitted to parliament proposes comprehensive reforms to enhance oversight of Türkiye’s higher education system, alongside a provision enabling thousands of former students to resume their degree programs.
The proposal, submitted by the ruling Justice and Development Party, aims to reinstate students who were previously expelled or dropped out, provided they did not take advantage of academic amnesties introduced before 2022.
Eligible applicants would have four months after the law enters into force to apply, while those completing compulsory military service would have an additional two months. Individuals convicted of terrorism, intentional homicide, sexual offenses, drug production or trafficking, or whose enrollment was canceled due to forged documents would be excluded.
The proposal also allows students who completed theoretical coursework but were unable to finish internships or other mandatory practical training to earn their degrees.
