World · Middle East · 4 hrs ago
Turkey opens applications for free online university courses
Turkey’s Higher Education Council opened applications for a free online learning platform on Oct.
14.
The platform offers 16 modules in artificial intelligence, data analysis and sustainability.
Applicants must be at least 18, but do not need a university degree or related experience.
They can apply for up to two modules by Oct.
20, and places are limited.
The courses build on a data analysis program launched last year and will be delivered with contributions from five universities.
Classes are scheduled to begin in November, with a shared opening session on Nov.
3.
Participants who meet attendance requirements can receive a participation certificate, while those with a quiz average of at least 50 can earn a certificate of achievement.
Turkey’s Council of Higher Education is opening applications for a free online course platform covering artificial intelligence, data analysis and sustainability.
Applicants aged 18 or older can apply without specific educational or subject prerequisites.
Applications are scheduled to open on 14 October at 17:00 and close on 20 October at 23:59.
The platform will offer 16 modules, and applicants may select up to two.
The courses are expected to begin in November, with a joint opening lesson scheduled for 3 November 2026.
- Who
- The Council of Higher Education is launching the platform. People aged 18 or older can apply.
- What
- Applications are opening for free online courses across 16 modules in three subject areas.
- When
- Applications are scheduled to open on 14 October 2026 at 17:00 and close on 20 October at 23:59.
- Where
- Online, through digitaluniversiteplatformu.org. The courses will also be held online.
- Why
- The platform aims to make universities’ academic knowledge available to a wider range of people.
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Applications are scheduled to open.
The application period is scheduled to end.
A joint opening lesson is scheduled for 14:00 to 17:00.
- Modules
- 16 free online modules
- Subject areas
- Artificial intelligence, data analysis and sustainability
- Eligibility
- Applicants must be at least 18; no specific prior qualifications are required
- Application limit
- Up to two modules per applicant
- Application deadline
- 20 October 2026 at 23:59
- Participating universities
- Five universities are contributing to the platform