Rector of Artvin Çoruh University Meets with the President of the Council of Higher Education of Turkey

Details of the Meeting at the Council of Higher Education Headquarters On June 27, 2026, Professor Aydın, Rector of Artvin Çoruh University (AÇÜ), visited Ankara to meet and consult with Professor Erol Özvar, President of the Council of Higher Education of Turkey (YÖK). This meeting, held at the YÖK headquarters, focused on evaluating the academic performance of Artvin University and future plans to enhance the quality of higher education in the region [1].

During this meeting, Rector Aydın presented a comprehensive report on research activities, physical infrastructure status, and recent achievements of Artvin Çoruh University. Emphasizing the university's unique potential in specialized fields, he requested further support from the higher education organization to implement innovative projects [2].

Focus on Developing New Departments and Regional Cooperation A significant part of this discussion involved examining the possibility of launching new academic departments tailored to the economic and geographical needs of the Black Sea region. Professor Özvar expressed satisfaction with the steps taken at Artvin University, noting that YÖK's policy is to support regional universities in becoming specialized scientific hubs [1][3].

Rector Aydın also pointed to the importance of the university's international cooperation with neighboring countries, adding that Artvin Çoruh University is striving to solidify its position on the regional scientific map by attracting international students and faculty exchanges. This strategy was welcomed by the President of YÖK, and it was decided that specialized working groups would be formed to review the executive details of these plans [2].

Future Outlook of Artvin Çoruh University At the conclusion of this meeting, Professor Erol Özvar emphasized the necessity of continuous innovation in academic environments and promised that the Council of Higher Education of Turkey would fully support development plans leading to job creation and knowledge-based scientific progress [1]. Rector Aydın thanked the YÖK presidency for their attention, describing the meeting as a major step toward transforming the educational structure of Artvin University.

This meeting takes place as Turkish universities in 2026 face new challenges in the fields of educational technology and artificial intelligence, making coordination between rectors and oversight bodies like YÖK more important than ever [3].