High School Diploma Equivalency in Turkey 2026 (Denklik)

High school diploma equivalency in Turkey (Denklik) is a mandatory requirement for university admission for international students in 2026.

Required Documents

Two personal photos.
Passport or Turkish residence permit (if available).
Equivalency application form (downloaded after booking an appointment).
Original high school diploma.
High school transcript.
Attestations required from:
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country.
- Ministry of Education of the issuing country.
- The Turkish embassy/consulate, or Apostille if your country is part of the Hague Convention.
Documents must be translated into Turkish by a sworn translator, then notarized.

Steps to Obtain Equivalency (Denklik)

Method 1: Inside Turkey (Most Common)
- Book an appointment via the Ministry of Education: Click here
- Visit the Provincial Directorate of Education (İl Milli Eğitim Müdürlüğü).
- Submit all required documents.
- Receive the equivalency certificate within 1–4 weeks depending on the city.
Method 2: Outside Turkey
- You may apply through a Turkish embassy if the service is available.
- However, applying inside Turkey is usually faster and more reliable.

Accepted Documents

Required Documents for Attestation

Basic education report card: Original copy signed and stamped by the school.
Basic education certificate: Original or certified copy with official stamps.
High school report card (10th or 11th grade): Original stamped by school and education directorate + basic education certificate.
Baccalaureate certificate: Original or certified copy with official stamps.
Identity document: Temporary protection card, residence permit, ID, or passport.
Payment receipt: Bank receipt proving 75 TRY payment to:
T.C. Ziraat Bankası
Beneficiary: Suriye Geçici Hükümeti
Account Number: 1904841984985011
IBAN: TR050001001904841984985011

Receiving the Documents

Documents are returned via Yurtiçi Kargo. The applicant bears the delivery cost.

How to Submit

In-person submission by the applicant or a first-degree relative with a notarized authorization.
Or send documents via mail to:
GAZIANTEP - SEHITKAMIL - INCILIPINAR MAH 36003 NOLU AKINALAN IS MERKEZI KAT 4, NO-4

Recipient:

Phone:

Google Maps Location Click here
Official Facebook Page Click here

Note:

For inquiries, send a WhatsApp message including full name, date of sending, and province name.

What Is University Degree Equivalency?

It is an official attestation and recognition of your Turkish university degree for use in your home country—for employment or postgraduate studies.
Includes:
- Academic document attestation (diploma + transcript).
- Official translation and notarization.
- Attestation by the Turkish Council of Higher Education (YÖK).
- Then attestation by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs or your country’s embassy.

Required Documents

Steps Before Leaving Turkey

1. Translation and Notarization
- Translate both diplomas and transcripts into the official language of your country.
- Translation must be done by a sworn translator (Yeminli Tercüman).
- Notarize the translations (Noter).
2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Attestation
- Visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or its local branches.
- Submit originals and notarized translations for apostille or attestation.
3. Your Country's Embassy Attestation
- Equivalency for high school documents must be completed first at İl Milli Eğitim.
- Then visit your embassy or consulate.
- Submit all documents (high school + university) for attestation.

Submitting for Equivalency in Your Country

Submit the attested documents to the official equivalency authority in your homeland.
Requirements usually include:
- Notarized and translated copies.
- Course syllabus (in some countries).
- Application form.