Getting your Azerbaijani school certificate recognised in Türkiye (lise denklik)

You have an acceptance letter from a Turkish university — great. But final registration often needs one more document: the lise denklik belgesi, the recognition of your school certificate in Türkiye.

What is denklik?

It is confirmation from Türkiye's Ministry of National Education (MEB) that your foreign secondary certificate is equivalent to a Turkish high-school diploma. Universities ask for it at kesin kayıt (final registration); without it, registration can be cancelled.

How to apply

• The application starts on the e-denklik.meb.gov.tr portal.
• If you are in Türkiye, the provincial/district education directorate completes the process.
• If you are abroad, it goes through Türkiye's education attaché or consulate.

Documents

1. School certificate and grade transcript — with an apostille
2. Sworn Turkish translation
3. Passport
4. University acceptance letter (in some cases)

Watch out for

• Certificates earned fully online may not be recognised.
• Some universities allow you to submit denklik within a set period after registration — confirm in writing with your university.
• Getting the apostille and translation in Baku in advance is easiest: it takes longer in Türkiye.

Timeline

When	What to do
Right after graduation (June–July)	Certificate + transcript, apostille
July–August	Turkish translation, e-denklik application
September	Final registration at the university

Next steps after admission: visa, residence permit and first steps. For help choosing a university, message our consultant.

Source: MEB e-denklik system; Turkish universities' registration rules for international students. Rules may differ by university.

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