High School Diploma Equivalence in Türkiye: Where and How to Get It

The equivalence certificate showing that your foreign high school diploma is valid in Türkiye is mandatory for university enrolment. Where do you get it and which documents do you need?

The High School Equivalence Certificate (Lise Denklik Belgesi), which shows that the high school diploma you obtained abroad is equivalent to a Turkish high school diploma, is one of the most critical documents required at final university enrolment. Without it, your enrolment may be cancelled.

Where do I get the equivalence certificate?

• Online application: the Ministry of National Education's e-Denklik system (edenklik.meb.gov.tr).
• In Türkiye: Provincial or District Directorates of National Education.
• Abroad: the Turkish embassy, consulate or education counsellor's office in your country.

Required documents

• e-Denklik application form
• Original high school diploma
• Transcript
• Certified Turkish translation of the diploma and transcript
• Passport

Equivalence step by step

1. e-Denklik form

   Fill in the form online and print it.

2. Translation and certification

   Prepare certified translations of your diploma and transcript.

3. Submitting documents

   Submit your documents to the Directorate of National Education or the Turkish mission.

4. Receiving the certificate

   The approved certificate is presented at university enrolment.

Sources: MEB e-Denklik, the Ministry of National Education Equivalence Regulation and universities' international student enrolment documents. Rules may change; check official sources for current information.