# Malatya Turgut Özal University initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/malatya-turgut-zal-university-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-08-07T06:34:12.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 2.

In July 2026 the university’s Continuing Education and Research Center opened registration for a four‑day high‑school medical science camp, offering laboratory work, clinical simulations and a certificate through e‑Devlet. The camp was presented as a way for prospective medical students to experience university life and received positive feedback from its inaugural 2025 edition.

A few weeks later, in early August 2026, the university was awarded a Corporate Accreditation Certificate by the Higher Education Quality Board. The rector highlighted the school’s high national ranking for faculty project output and its standing among Turkish institutions for student‑led research. Concurrently, the university hosted a student recruitment fair at a local mall, promoting its project‑driven approach, modern facilities, internship opportunities, and the launch of a new AI Engineering master’s programme.

Continuing its outreach, Malatya Turgut Özal University organized a three‑day Preference and Promotion Fair at Malatya Park AVM in early August. Rector Prof. Dr. Recep Bentli met candidates and families, showcased academic programmes, laboratories, internships and project opportunities, and encouraged prospective students to consider the university.

## Claims

- The law amending the Higher Education Law and certain other laws has been published in the Official Gazette and has entered into force. (corroborated by 23 sources)
- Students who were disconnected from universities for any reason, including those who left voluntarily, may return to education. (corroborated by 23 sources)
- Eligible students must apply to their respective higher education institutions within 4 months of the law entering into force. (corroborated by 23 sources)
- Students who successfully complete the application process will be able to begin their studies in the 2026-2027 academic year. (corroborated by 23 sources)
- The amnesty excludes individuals convicted of terrorism, intentional murder, torture, sexual assault, and drug trafficking. (corroborated by 23 sources)
- New sanctions have been introduced for academic misconduct, including fines for those who have others write their theses or articles. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Final-year students who have completed their maximum study period will be granted two additional exams or course repeat rights. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Foundation universities face graduated sanctions ranging from warnings to the suspension or permanent removal of operating permits. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: Turkey enacts student amnesty and higher education law

Turkey has enacted a student amnesty law allowing disconnected or unenrolled students to return to university for the 2026-2027 term, provided they apply within four months and have no serious criminal records.

29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malatya-turgut-zal-university-gains-institutional-accreditation-hosts-student-recruitment-fair

### 2026-07-17: Malatya Turgut Özal University launches high‑school medical camp

Registration opened for Malatya Turgut Özal University’s high‑school medical science camp (27‑30 July 2026). Applicants receive free transport, lunch and an e‑Devlet certificate; deadline 26 July.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malatya-turgut-zal-university-launches-highschool-medical-camp

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