Establishment

The foundation of our association was initiated with the aim of contributing to the development of qualified human resources within the framework of Türkiye’s strategic development plans, with the encouragement and support of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) to improve the quality of vocational schools and their graduates.

With this motivation and the support of universities, the Vocational Education Evaluation and Accreditation Association (MEDEK) was established in 2021. In order to evaluate the compliance of vocational school programs with predefined standards, quality criteria, and performance indicators, our association was granted accreditation authority by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) in 2023 for 83 vocational school programs.

Mission

The mission of MEDEK is to contribute to the improvement of the quality of education and training by providing information, external evaluation, and accreditation services for associate degree programs.

Vision

The vision of MEDEK is to become a leading organization that ensures quality assurance and recognition by defining the quality of education, research activities, and administrative processes of associate degree programs, as well as the competencies of intermediate-level workforce, according to national and international standards, and sharing the results with relevant institutions and organizations.

Purpose and Introduction of MEDEK

MEDEK aims to lead the development of qualified professionals who follow vocational advancements, respond effectively to changing workforce needs, possess high-level professional skills and competencies, demonstrate innovation and social responsibility, take initiative, and have the qualifications demanded by relevant sectors.