Turkish Educational Objectives

General Aim of Turkish National Education

To educate all members of the Turkish nation to be committed to Atatürk's reforms and principles and the understanding of nationalism expressed in the Constitution;
To embrace, protect and develop national, moral, human, spiritual and cultural values;
To love their families, homeland and nation and strive to advance them;
To understand and fulfil their duties and responsibilities towards the Republic of Türkiye, a democratic, secular and social state governed by the rule of law and founded on human rights and the fundamental principles set out in the Constitution;
To develop balanced and healthy personalities physically, mentally, morally, spiritually and emotionally, with independent and scientific thinking, a broad outlook, respect for human rights, appreciation of individuality and initiative, and a constructive, creative, productive sense of responsibility towards society;
To prepare students for life by developing their interests and abilities and helping them gain the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes and working habits, enabling them to enter professions that bring personal fulfilment and contribute to the wellbeing of society.

To educate students who:

Embrace the national ethical values of the Republic of Türkiye;
Have a scientific outlook;
Are hardworking;
Have a sense of responsible citizenship;
Have the knowledge and cultural background necessary to follow higher education programmes;
Know how to put their knowledge into practice;
Can develop their abilities to help them choose a future profession;
Have acquired good habits and practical skills;
Are sound in mind and body (Administrative Regulation, Article 2)