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Ankara and Damascus Discuss Turkish Universities in Northern Syria
Turkey and Syria discussed the recognition and equivalency of diplomas from Turkish universities in northern Syria. The parties also considered the possibility of establishing a joint Syrian-Turkish university.
Turkey and Syria held talks on the future of Turkish universities operating in northern Syria and the methods for approving diplomas issued by these institutions. The meeting also included discussions on a draft plan to establish a joint Syrian-Turkish university.
The meeting took place at the Ministry of Higher Education building in Damascus. Syrian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Mervan Halbi met with Turkey's Ambassador to Damascus, Nuh Yılmaz.
The discussions focused on how diplomas from Turkish universities in northern Syria would be certified, recognized, and considered equivalent. It was agreed that this process would be carried out within a mechanism mutually agreed upon with the Turkish side.
The parties also evaluated how current students could be integrated into Aleppo University. The completion of necessary implementation instructions and coordination with the Higher Education Council were brought to the agenda.
A joint meeting was also planned for July, where detailed discussions on Turkish universities and the future of these institutions are expected to take place.
Halbi stated that the Syrian Higher Education Council, in its latest session, decided to accept and approve diplomas awarded to graduates of Turkish universities in northern Syria. This decision will allow students to complete their certification procedures through Aleppo University and enroll in postgraduate programs.
Halbi emphasized that Turkish universities met the educational needs in northern regions during the years of war in Syria. He added that the ministry is working to facilitate students, exploring options for integrating them into Syrian universities, and that a joint committee will be established to monitor the process.
The Turkish ambassador welcomed the steps taken by the Syrian Ministry of Higher Education regarding the Turkish diploma and equivalency file. He highlighted the importance of finding joint solutions concerning Turkish universities operating in Syria and strengthening cooperation in higher education.
It was also reported that during the fifth meeting of the Syrian Higher Education Council this year, diplomas from some Turkish universities in northern Syria were approved. Among these universities were Gaziantep University and the University of Health Sciences in the city of El-Rai.
Halbi had previously stated that the file concerning Turkish universities and affiliated educational institutions continues to be monitored in coordination with Turkish authorities to find a fair and stable solution for students.
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