Turkey faces risk of losing an entire generation of its youth

Turkey's Youth at Risk

Turkey faces the risk of losing an entire generation of its youth due to the decline of its higher education system.

According to reports, one-third of 18- to 24-year-olds are neither employed, in school, nor in training.

Education Reform

Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a reform to "simplify university programs" by reducing the length of studies required for a diploma from four years to three.

Thanks to these reforms, Turkey's higher education system will be both more effective and better aligned with international standards.

Observers and the academic community have expressed concerns and perplexity over the reform, wondering which academic tracks would be affected and how it would impact the quality of education.

Author's summary: Turkey's higher education system is in decline.

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Le Monde Le Monde — 2025-11-01

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