Many students wonder about the parallel education system in Turkey and its mechanism, and whether its content differs from that in some other countries, particularly in the Arab world. In this article, we will present the most important information about parallel education in Turkish universities, which includes its requirements, costs, and the most prominent universities that offer it. Additionally, we will provide clear answers to the most frequently asked questions about this system in Turkish universities.
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Overview of the Mechanism of Parallel Education in Turkey
Parallel education and its mechanism in Turkey differ from those in most Arab countries, where parallel education is characterized by registering at universities a few days after the admission results are announced, according to a fixed number allocated for each specialty and study program. In addition, the university reserves a number of seats to fill vacancies through parallel education, where the student pays a certain amount in exchange for a reduction in some of the required marks for each specialty.
As for the mechanism of parallel education in Turkish universities, it is that university education is offered in the evening for a specific fee, and the admission opportunities are greater than in the traditional (morning) system. It has no relation to a shortfall in grades as in Arab countries, and it is possible that the admission rates in parallel (evening) education may be higher than those in traditional (morning) education for a given specialty.
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Requirements for Parallel Education in Turkey
The admission requirements for Turkish universities under the parallel education system do not differ from those under the centralized system, except that the admission rate in the parallel education system is higher, and there is no difference in the required grade average between the two systems. The admission requirements for Turkish universities, whether in the centralized or traditional system, are as follows:
- The student must have completed high school and obtained a certificate proving it. If the certificate is not from Turkish schools, it must be translated into Turkish and authenticated by a notary.
- The student must pass one of the aptitude tests, whether it is the Turkish test known as YÖS or the American aptitude test known as the SAT.
- The student must be proficient in the language in which they wish to study their specialty, whether Turkish or English, and must possess a certificate proving this. For English, a TOEFL certificate must be submitted, and for Turkish, a TOMER certificate is required.
Costs of Parallel Education in Turkish Universities
Evening education (parallel education) in Turkish universities begins at 5:00 PM and ends at 10:00 PM every weekday. Therefore, the costs of parallel education (İkinci Öğretim) differ from those of the traditional system, and this difference is due to specific criteria related to each university.
Each university in Turkey announces its own costs and conditions for evening education according to each specialty at the time of registration. It is worth noting that the parallel education system is not available in all Turkish universities, which will be specified below.
The Most Prominent Universities Offering the Parallel Education System in Turkey
There are many Turkish universities that offer parallel or evening education for students, noting that not every university necessarily includes all the departments offered in the traditional morning education. Among the most important of these universities are:
- Akdeniz and Adnan Menderes
- Afyon University
- Artvin
- Istanbul University
- Ankara University
- Zonguldak Dağ
- Muğla
- Selçuk University
- Kahramanmaraş
- Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University and Istanbul Medipol
- Biruni University
- Beykent University
How to Register for Parallel Education Selections in Turkey
The registration method does not differ between morning and evening education in Turkey. A student can register for parallel or evening education electronically during the same selection periods that allow entry to universities in the morning system. However, there is a difference in the available departments from one university to another when choosing the evening education system, and most often the available departments relate to the humanities, history, and commerce faculties.
Requirements and Documents Needed for Registration in Parallel Education
The documents required for evening registration do not differ from those for regular registration. These documents include:
- A high school diploma translated into Turkish and authenticated by a notary.
- The high school transcript.
- A valid passport, if the student does not hold Turkish citizenship.
- A certificate proving the student’s proficiency in the language of instruction, either TOEFL for English or TOMER for Turkish.
- A receipt proving the payment of all registration fees.
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About the Parallel Education System in Turkish Universities
There are many questions that international students would like clear answers to regarding the parallel education system in Turkey. Among the most prominent of these questions are the following:
What is the difference between parallel education in Turkey and that in Arab countries?
The word “parallel” means that one education runs alongside another. Therefore, we can consider that parallel education in Turkey is largely equivalent to traditional education, although there may be some differences in the admission requirements for faculties and programs. This includes exempting the student from some of the university’s admission requirements in exchange for a fee set by each faculty. In Arab countries, this concept is understood as a paid education, whereas in Turkey it is called İkinci Öğretim, which does not differ from the traditional system except in terms of class schedules and cost as explained above.
Is parallel education accredited in Turkish universities?
Yes, there is no doubt that parallel or evening education in Turkey is fully accredited just like regular or morning education in Turkish universities. In fact, the teaching staff in both systems is identical.
Is the certificate from parallel education recognized?
Of course, the university certificates awarded under the parallel education system are recognized.
What is the difference between parallel and open education in Turkey?
Parallel education requires personal attendance at lectures, just as in centralized morning education, whereas open education only requires attendance for examinations, the locations of which are determined by each university according to its own criteria.
What is the difference between parallel education and regular education?
Parallel and centralized education do not differ except in the timing of lessons. Moreover, parallel education does not include all the specialties available in regular education, and the costs of parallel education are higher.
Is it possible to pursue both a master's and a doctorate through parallel education?
Parallel education is still limited to bachelor's degree programs only and does not include master's or doctoral degrees.
What are the regulations for parallel education in Turkey?
The regulations for parallel education do not differ from those for regular or centralized education, which include the necessity of attending classes, taking examinations, submitting research, and all other requirements related to the standards of regular education.
Skyline Education has provided you with detailed information about parallel education in Turkey through this article, including its requirements, costs, and the most prominent universities that offer it, as well as answers to the most frequently asked questions about this system. You can contact us if you wish to inquire about anything related to studying in Turkey.