In Turkish higher education institutions, the recognition of prior formal learning—including vertical, horizontal, and internal transfers—is carried out in accordance with the “Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Bachelor’s Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions” set forth by the Council of Higher Education, as well as Yeditepe University’s principles for course equivalence in horizontal/vertical transfers. In Turkiye, the recognition of non-formal or informal learning based on certificates or experience outside formal education institutions is still in its initial stages. Therefore, the process of recognizing prior learning has not yet been fully implemented in all programs at Yeditepe University.
