Accreditation of Gelişim University programs abroad

Snapshot — key accreditations and recognitions

Gelişim University has secured a broad portfolio of international quality endorsements across disciplines. Key recognitions include:

• ASIIN — accreditation for programs in engineering, informatics, natural sciences, and mathematics, aligning curricula with European quality standards.
• EUR-ACE — European credentialing for engineering programs, facilitating mobility and employer recognition across Europe.
• MÜDEK — Turkiye’s engineering accreditation equivalent to ABET, confirming international benchmark alignment.
• NAAB — accreditation for architecture programs, recognized globally for architectural education standards.
• CEA — accreditation for English language programs, ensuring recognized ELT quality for international students.
• AQAS & AHPGS — German accreditation agencies certifying programs in health, social sciences, and technical disciplines under European higher education criteria.
• PEARSON — external accreditation that enhances the international recognition of specific vocational and professional qualifications.
• EUA & IAU memberships — institutional memberships that reflect commitment to European and global higher education standards.

Country-specific recognition and professional licensing

Gelişim’s degrees are validated by Turkiye’s Higher Education Council (YÖK) and are officially recognized in a number of countries across the Middle East and North Africa, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Sudan, Yemen, and Iran. Notably, official recognition by the Saudi Ministry of Higher Education in 2024 strengthens Saudi students’ access to further education and licensing pathways.

Program areas covered by the accreditations

Accreditations span a wide range of academic areas, which is critical when advising students and employers:

• Engineering, informatics, natural sciences — ASIIN, EUR-ACE, MÜDEK
• Architecture — NAAB
• Health sciences and allied programs — AQAS, AHPGS (and cross-validated through YÖK)
• English language training — CEA
• Professional and vocational qualifications — PEARSON
• Institutional quality and international cooperation — EUA & IAU memberships

Why these accreditations matter for international recruiters, admissions teams, and HR

For international student recruiters

Accreditations make your value proposition stronger and reduce friction during recruitment:

• Trust and credibility: Use accredited status as a primary marketing message to reassure prospective students and their families about program quality and recognition.
• Targeted markets: Prioritize markets where specific recognitions matter (e.g., emphasize Saudi recognition for Saudi prospects).
• Conversion optimization: Include accreditation badges, short explainer lines, and verification documents in digital and print collateral to shorten decision cycles.

For university admissions teams

Admissions teams can leverage accreditations to streamline processes and articulate clear pathways:

• Admissions documentation: Maintain an accreditation dossier (certificates, scope statements, program lists) for quick verification by credential evaluators and foreign ministries.
• Articulation and transfer: Use EUR-ACE, ASIIN, and MÜDEK alignment to negotiate credit transfers or joint programs with European partners.
• Professional licensing support: Map accredited programs to licensing body requirements in target countries so applicants know which degrees support professional registration.

For HR and employer engagement

Employers assessing international candidates benefit from straightforward signals:

• Credentials clarity: Accreditations reduce employer uncertainty about curriculum rigor and graduate competencies.
• Hiring pipelines: Promote accredited programs when building internship and graduate recruitment partnerships.
• Up-skilling & CPD: Leverage partner institutions for recognized executive education or short courses that carry respected accreditation.

For placement agencies and edtech providers

Agencies and edtech platforms can integrate accreditation data into their student-facing services:

• Program filters: Add accreditation filters in search tools to help students find programs that meet licensing or migration requirements.
• Advice accuracy: Provide precise counseling about recognition and required documentation for credential validation abroad.
• Automation triggers: Use accreditation flags to route students to country-specific onboarding content, visa guidance, or licensing pre-checks.

What recruiters and admissions teams should verify — a practical checklist

Document checklist

When confirming recognition for a student or a cohort, ensure you have:

• Official accreditation certificates and scope statements (list of accredited programs).
• Dates of validity and any program-level limitations.
• Confirmation of institutional membership in EUA/IAU where institutional prestige or collaborative access is relevant.
• National validation documents (e.g., YÖK approval letters) and any country-specific recognition letters (for Saudi recognition, etc.).
• Course catalogs and learning outcomes aligned with accreditation standards (useful for transfer and licensing evaluations).

Verification steps

Follow these steps to verify and communicate accreditation status reliably:

1. Request official PDFs of accreditation certificates from the university’s international office.
2. Cross-check program titles and delivery language against the certificates’ scope.
3. Confirm validity dates and continuing accreditation status if the student’s study or licensure occurs after expiration dates.
4. Prepare short verification summaries for admissions officers, recruiters, and employers (one-page briefs that include what the accreditation means for mobility/licensing).
5. For professional licensing, contact the relevant licensing body in the destination country with the summary and request pre-approval letters where possible.

How Study in Turkiye supports partners in leveraging Gelişim’s accreditations

Recruitment leadership and solutions

Study in Turkiye combines in-market recruitment expertise that helps partners scale outreach and convert leads efficiently:

• Automated lead capture and qualification workflows that surface students from priority markets where Gelişim’s recognitions matter most.
• CRM and campaign automation to promote accredited programs with targeted messaging (e.g., highlighting Saudi recognition to GCC prospects).
• Country-specific content packages and accreditation explainer assets that admissions teams can deploy in webinars, virtual fairs, and pre-departure briefings.

University partnerships and program mapping

Study in Turkiye’s advisory services help admissions teams map Gelişim’s accredited programs against destination-country requirements and create collaborative pathways:

• Program-to-licensing mapping: Identify which Gelişim programs meet professional body criteria for engineering, architecture, language teaching, and health professions.
• Exchange and articulation support: Facilitate bilateral agreements and student mobility arrangements leveraging Gelişim’s network of 100+ international partnerships.
• Co-branded recruitment campaigns: with clear documentation to shorten offer-to-enrollment timelines.

Examples of complementary university partnerships

When comparing or supplementing offers in recruitment campaigns, Study in Turkiye commonly references accredited programs at peer institutions in Turkiye to help students find the best fit. Examples from our network include:

• For health and medicine pathways: Istanbul Medipol University — a key hub for medical and health sciences cooperation.
• For engineering and technical collaborations: Yildiz Technical University and Istinye University are often paired in program mapping efforts.
• For social sciences and liberal arts exchanges: Istanbul Bilgi University and Ozyegin University provide complementary programs and international networks.

Next steps for partners and agencies

If you are an international recruiter, admissions officer, HR professional, or education agency working with Gelişim University programs, Study in Turkiye can help you:

• Validate accreditations and produce official verification packages.
• Build targeted recruitment campaigns using analytics.
• Create transfer and licensing roadmaps for student cohorts.
• Establish or expand partnership agreements and student exchange pathways.

Contact Study in Turkiye to discuss customized recruitment strategies or to request an accreditation verification pack for İstanbul Gelişim University.

Take the Next Step with Study in Turkiye

Accreditation of Gelişim University programs abroad strengthens institutional credibility, simplifies credential recognition for students, and creates clearer pathways for employment and further study. For recruiters, admissions teams, HR professionals, and placement agencies, these accreditations are actionable assets—when verified, communicated, and embedded into recruitment and admissions workflows.