Özvar, President of YÖK, Calls for Fewer Courses and More Practice at Universities
Higher Education Council President Erol Özvar, on 3 November 2026, attended the 2026-2027 Academic Year Opening Ceremony of Kırşehir Ahi Evran University and called for reducing course loads at universities. Özvar argued that instead of 70-80 courses, a simplified curriculum and practice-based learning are needed. He called for adopting project- and presentation-based assessments instead of written exams.
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What does it mean?
University students take many courses, and many of these courses are very similar. The goal now is to have fewer courses so students can spend more time on hands-on work such as labs, projects, and fieldwork.
Who is affected?
University students and academics._
What changes?
Previously, universities relied on a large number of courses and mainly on theoretical classroom teaching; Özvar now wants fewer courses and more hands-on learning.