23 private universities under investigation over excess tuition hikes
The entrance of the Higher Education Board headquarters in Ankara. (AA Photo)
The Higher Education Board (YÖK) has launched an investigation into 23 foundation universities for exceeding the 25 percent tuition hike cap set for the 2026–2027 academic year.
The move follows a July 8 directive capping tuition increases for returning students at 25 percent, an upper limit that excludes preparatory and first-year classes.
According to a YÖK statement issued on Sept. 4, the investigation was launched following complaints that certain universities exceeded the tuition increase cap, reinforcing regulatory oversight and preventing unauthorized fee hikes.
