Foundation

The first steps of our association were taken to increase the qualifications of Vocational Schools and their graduates with the encouragement and support of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) in order to contribute to the qualified workforce within the framework of Turkey's strategic development plans. With this motivation and the support of our Universities, the Vocational Education Evaluation and Accreditation Association (MEDEK) was established in 2021. Our association received accreditation authority from the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) in 83 Vocational School programs in 2023 to ensure the evaluation of the compliance of Vocational School programs with specified standards, quality criteria, and performance measures.

Mission

MEDEK's Mission; To contribute to improving the quality of education and training by providing information, external evaluation, and accreditation services for associate degree programs.

Vision

MEDEK's Vision; To be a pioneering organization that registers quality by defining the education and research activities/administrative processes of associate degree programs and the quality of intermediate manpower with national and international standards, and sharing the results with relevant institutions and organizations.

Purpose/Introduction of MEDEK

To lead the training of professionals who follow professional developments, can respond to changing workforce needs, possess high professional skills and equipment, are innovative and capable of carrying social responsibility, can take initiative, and have the qualifications sought by the relevant sector.