YÖK Denies Allegations of Instructing Lower Tuition for Foreign Students
The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) in Turkey has officially denied allegations that it instructed foundation universities to set tuition fees for foreign students lower than those for Turkish students. In a statement released on May 15, 2026, YÖK described these claims as completely unfounded. The council clarified that under Higher Education Law No. 2547, tuition fees at foundation higher education institutions are determined exclusively by the boards of trustees of the respective universities. YÖK emphasized that it lacks the legal authority to determine specific tuition fees or create fee schedules for particular student groups. The statement further addressed a legal regulation from December 19, 2025, explaining that this regulation only establishes procedures for tuition fee increases for continuing students (excluding preparatory and first-year students) and does not dictate initial fee levels. This clarification aims to correct misinformation circulating in some media outlets regarding the pricing strategies for international students in Turkish foundation universities.
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