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24 Sep 2026
Mesleki Eğitim Değerlendirme ve Akreditasyon Derneği (MEDEK), mesleki yükseköğretimde kalite güvencesi kültürünü güçlendirmek, uluslararası standartlara uyumu pekiştirmek ve geleceğin nitelikli iş gücüne rehberlik etmek amacıyla hazırladığı "2027–2031 Stratejik Planı"nı kamuoyu ile paylaştı.
The Vocational Education Evaluation and Accreditation Association (MEDEK) shared with the public the “2027–2031 Strategic Plan” it prepared, with the aim of strengthening the culture of quality assurance in vocational higher education, reinforcing alignment with international standards, and guiding the qualified workforce of the future.
MEDEK, one of the organizations contributing to the quality assurance ecosystem in associate degree and vocational education programs in Türkiye, has completed its roadmap for the next 5 years.
Prepared based on the principles and procedures of Law No. 2547 on Higher Education, the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) and the On Second Development Plan, as well as the European Higher Education Area Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance (ESG 2015 and ESG 2027 development approaches), the plan was shaped through a participatory, transparent and data-driven methodology.
Shared Mind and Multi-Stakeholder Participation
During the strategic plan preparation process, corporate determinations and development areas were identified in a comprehensive manner as a result of workshops, focus group meetings, and PESTLE and SWOT analyses carried out with broad participation of representatives of higher education institutions, sector leaders, evaluators, students, and quality assurance experts.
4 Core Objectives and 12 Strategic Targets
The plan reflecting MEDEK’s institutional vision for the 2027–2031 period was structured around 4 core strategic objectives:
Increase the Effectiveness, Prevalence and Compliance Capacity of the Accreditation System: Increase the number of accredited programs in a balanced manner, strengthen quality and consistency in evaluation processes, develop approaches for micro-credentials and next-generation education models, and establish concrete impact measurement systems.
Strengthen Stakeholder Engagement: Ensure that business, students and graduates participate actively and directly in the accreditation cycle; place stakeholder feedback at the center of decision-making processes.
Ensure International Recognition and Global Integration: Accelerate membership processes in European and global quality networks (ENQA, EQAR, etc.), initiate cross-border accreditation activities, and strengthen mutual recognition.
Strengthen Institutional Capacity and Sustainability: Ensure financial sustainability and diversified revenue streams, manage the institutional structure in a strategy-focused manner, and institutionalize data analytics and decision support systems.
"Together, We Shape the Vocational Education of the Future"
In his message on the occasion of the publication of the plan, MEDEK Board Chairman Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sarıbıyık emphasized that accreditation is not only a process that audits current standards, but a strategic development mechanism that strengthens the education-employment bridge and institutionalizes a culture of continuous improvement. Sarıbıyık also thanked all board and commission members who contributed to the preparation of the plan, evaluators, higher education institutions, and sector stakeholders.
You can access the full text of the MEDEK 2027–2031 Strategic Plan via the link below.