Programs Required for Accreditation Application

• Undergraduate and masters programs seeking for MÜDEK accreditation for the first time.
• Programs previously evaluated by MÜDEK with accreditation terms expiring on September 30, 2017. Programs evaluated by MÜDEK in 2014-2015 cycle requiring an "interim evaluation" in 2016-2017 accreditation cycle are included in this category.

Programs Eligible for Application for Accreditation and their Relevant Institutions

• The application should be made for both normal and second education programs.
• The institutions should prove that each of such normal and second education programs meets the MÜDEK criteria, separately.
• Second education programs, which did not undergo evaluation since they were not offered or had no graduates at the time when the evaluation of the corresponding normal education programs was taking place, should apply with the next evaluation of their normal education programs, concurrently.

Important Dates in the Accreditation Application Process

• February 01, 2016: The deadline for the higher education institutions to submit to MÜDEK a list of programs for which they intend to apply for accreditation in 2016. Attention: Submissions should be made to MÜDEK Secretary General by filling the application form (in Turkish) for undergraduate programs or application form (in Turkish) for masters programs. It is recommended to send also an electronic copy of applications to mak@mudek.org.tr by the deadline in case of possible delays in the regular postal service.
• February 08, 2016: The deadline for MÜDEK to inform those programs applying first time that some additional information and documentation are needed for their initial application.
• March 04, 2016: The deadline for MÜDEK to inform institutions about the their programs that can be evaluated in 2016 and to send related contract tenders.
• April 01, 2016: The deadline for institutions to submit their official confirmation letters for their contract tenders approved by their boards.
• July 11, 2016: The deadline for institutions to submit self assessment reports or interim reports to MÜDEK in electronic format for the programs for which they applied for accreditation in 2016.
• September 02, 2016: The deadline for MÜDEK to inform institutions about the unconformities of submitted self assessment reports in terms of their format and/or criteria shortcomings determined during their initial screening.
• September 30, 2016: The deadline for MÜDEK to inform those institutions with programs evaluated with a "Show Cause" decision in 2016 and and to send related contract tenders.
• September 30, 2016: The deadline for institutions to submit to MÜDEK required number of copies of reports without any shortcomings or with format and/or reporting improvements.
• October 17, 2016: The deadline for those institutions with programs evaluated with a "Show Cause" decision in 2016 to submit their official confirmation letters for their contract tenders approved by their boards.
• November 30, 2016: The deadline for institutions to submit interim reports to MÜDEK for those programs evaluated with a "Show Cause" decision in 2016.

Accreditation Fees

Evaluation type	Normal Education	Second Education
General Review(1)	10.725 TL + VAT	7.590 TL + VAT
Interim Visit(2)	7.590 TL + VAT	7.590 TL + VAT
Interim Report(2)	5.555 TL + VAT	5.555 TL + VAT
Show Cause Visit(3)	7.590 TL + VAT	7.590 TL + VAT
Show Cause Report(3)	5.555 TL + VAT	5.555 TL + VAT

(1) Initial evaluation programs or periodic evaluation of programs with accreditation, usually conducted every 5 years.
(2) Evaluation of programs which were given a short term accreditation after their general review in their previous evaluation.
(3) Evaluation of programs which were given a 1-year accreditation after their general or interim review in their previous evaluation.

• 15% of the evaluation fee in April 2016 after the assessment and acceptance of the initial application and preparation of documents needed,
• 35% of the evaluation fee in October 2016 after the initial screening of self assessment reports and format check for interim reports,
• the rest (50%) after the site visit.

• 25% of the evaluation fee in November 2016 after the receipt of service order,
• the rest (75%) after the site visit.

MÜDEK Criteria to be Used in Accreditation Evaluations

• Those undergraduate programs that will undergo general review will be evaluated by using Evaluation Criteria (no English version / Original Turkish Version 2.1 - 23.12.2014). Important Note: Evaluation Criteria (Version 2.0.1 - 06.10.2009 / Original Turkish Version 2.0.0 - 26.12.2008), which were in effect since 2008 will not be used starting from 2016-2017 evaluation cycle.
• Those undergraduate programs that will undergo interim or show cause review will be evaluated by using Evaluation Criteria (Version 2.0.1 - 06.10.2009 / Original Turkish Version 2.0.0 - 26.12.2008).
• Masters programs that will undergo general review will be evaluated by using Evaluation Criteria for Masters Programs (Version 1.0.1 - 17.10.2012 / Original Turkish Version 1.0 - 23.07.2012).

Self Assessment Report to be Used in Accreditation Evaluations

• Undergraduate programs with initial or next General Reviews: Undergraduate programs should use the Self Assessment Report (no English version / Original Turkish Version 2.3 - 07.03.2015). Important Note: The examination of the document Issues to be Considered During the Preparation of Self Assessment Report (no English version / Original Turkish Version 2.3 - 07.01.2014) is recommended.
• Undergraduate programs with interim evaluations: There is no special self assessment template for interim evaluations. Important note: The examination of the document Issues to be Considered During the Preparation of Interim Report (no English version /Original Turkish Version 1.1 - 07.01.2015) is recommended.