Turkey - first cycle programmes
Population (mln): 74,72
Official language/s: Turkish
Time zone: UTC+2 Winter, UTC+3 Summer
Internet TLD: .tr
Calling code: +90
Unemployment rate Sep 2011 (%): N/A
Unemployment rate under 25 years Sep 2011 (%): N/A
Unemployment rate Sep 2012 (%): N/A
Unemployment rate under 25 years Sep 2012 (%): N/A
Population statistics 20-29 age group 2011 (%): 17,6
Country codes in education system: TR
Expected duration of education (years): 14,4
An
Önlisans Derecesi or Diplomasi (Associate Degree) is awarded after the
successful completion of two-year university studies. Courses leading to the
Lisans Diplomasi require a minimum of four years' university study. Courses last for five years in Dentistry and Veterinary
Medicine and for six years in Medicine. In Veterinary Medicine, the
professional qualification of Veteriner Hekim Diplomasi is conferred. In
Dentistry, the Dis Hekimligi Diplomasi is conferred upon the completion of five
years' study. In Medicine, the professional qualification of Tip Doktorlugu
Diplomasi is conferred. The graduates of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and
Dentistry can directly apply to PhD/Doctorate programmes in Turkey. The
qualifications in these three fields of study are considered to be the
equivalent of a Yuksek Lisans Diplomasi (Master's degree).
Source: Eurydice, Eurypedia - The European Encyclopedia on National Education Systems
, Eurosta, wikipedia.org, Agency for Science and Higher Education Croatia, Department of Education and Skills
Irelan, Ministry of Education and Culture - FINLAND
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