Denklik
DIPLOMA EQUIVALENCE

Get your diploma
recognized.

Denklik is the official recognition of your school diploma in Türkiye. Most universities ask for it at enrolment — here's how to get it.

Step by step
1 · Apostille

Get an apostille on your school diploma in your home country (at the issuing authority / ministry).

2 · Where to file

Apply for denklik at a Turkish consulate before you travel, or at a provincial education directorate once in Türkiye.

3 · Documents

Apostilled diploma, transcript, passport, photos — and translations if requested.

4 · Result

You receive the Denklik Belgesi (equivalence certificate), which universities ask for at enrolment.

FAQ
What is denklik?

Denklik is the official recognition of your high-school diploma in Türkiye, issued by the Ministry of Education (MEB). It confirms your diploma is equivalent to a Turkish one — you generally need it to enrol.

Where do I get it?

Either at a Turkish consulate in your country before you travel, or in Türkiye at a provincial directorate of national education. Doing it at the consulate first is often smoother.

How much does it cost and how long does it take?

The denklik itself is generally free; you mainly pay for the apostille and any translations. Processing typically takes a couple of weeks, so start early.

Procedures and fees are set by Türkiye's Ministry of Education (MEB) — confirm current details at edenklik.meb.gov.tr or your nearest Turkish consulate.