Compulsory education starts at age 6 and ends at 18. Kindergarten and daycare serve children aged 3-6. Primary education lasts 8 years in 4+4 format. Public schools provide free education, private schools charge more
Higher education is managed by YÖK, a non-political autonomous public body. System consists of pre-school, primary, secondary education and higher education. Primary education lasts 8 years, secondary education 4 years. Universities are either state (109) or foundation (64) types
Founded in 1992 as a non-profit public university in Bolu. Located in rural setting with population range 50,000-249,999. Enrollment ranges from 25,000-29,999 students. Has 1,000-1,499 academic staff
Higher Education Law (2547) passed in 1981, creating centralized YÖK system. System reorganized after 1981 law, all institutions became part of YÖK. National university exam and placement system established
Founded in 2010 as a non-profit public university in Bursa. Located in Bursa metropolitan area with population 1-5 million. Enrollment ranges from 1,000-1,999 students. Offers selective admission based on entrance examinations
Almost half of world's countries have established national QA systems. Bologna Declaration (1999) created European Higher Education Area framework. Universities face increasing competition and accountability demands