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President of YÖDAK Prof. Dr. Aykut Hocanın and the rectors of universities in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) attended the 2026–2027 Academic Year Opening Ceremony for Higher Education, held at the Presidential Complex, Millet Congress and Culture Center, with the participation of ...

Upon the invitation of the President of the Council of Higher Education of the Republic of Türkiye (YÖK), Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar, YÖDAK President Prof. Dr. Aykut Hocanın and the rectors of universities in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) will travel to the Republic of Türkiye to atten ...

The regulation enabling students whose enrollment at higher education institutions has been terminated or who have been unable to complete their studies for various reasons to resume their education in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has come into force.
The regulation, prepar ...

Four TRNC Universities According to THE 2027 World University Rankings

The international visibility of higher education institutions in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) continues to expand. With European University of Lefke  being included in the rankings for the first time, the number of universities from the TRNC represented in the Times Higher ...

11,555 Candidates Placed in TRNC Universities This Year, Compared to 11,587 Last Year: Quotas Increased by 5.85%, While the Total Number of Placed Candidates Remained Virtually Unchanged
Following the announcement of the 2026 Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS) placement results, ...

The election process for the membership of the Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council (YÖDAK) was held following the expiration of the term of office of Prof. Dr. Ali Ünyayar. Within this framework, the meeting of the Interuniversity Academic Coordination Co ...

YÖDAK’s Message on the 52nd Anniversary of the 20 July Peace and Freedom Day

We proudly and respectfully commemorate the 52nd Anniversary of the 20 July Peace and Freedom Day.
This meaningful day symbolizes the Turkish Cypriot people’s struggle for freedom and existence. We sincerely ...