Do YÖK scholarship students need extra approval to work in Türkiye?
General information, not legal advice. For high-stakes decisions, confirm with the official institution in the next-step below, or consult a qualified Turkish lawyer.
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Yes, and the approval requirement extends past graduation. For YÖK Burs Programı (YÖK Scholarship Programme) recipients, CSGB obtains an opinion from YÖK Başkanlığı for any work permit application both during studies and after graduation.
Watch-outs
- Post-graduation review is unusual. Most scholarship conditions end at graduation; YÖK's doesn't. Plan early-career employment with this restriction in mind.
- YÖK's opinion is binding. If YÖK objects, the permit won't be issued regardless of other criteria.
- This applies only to YÖK Burs Programı recipients. Students on other scholarships (YTB, university-specific) follow different rules — see work-13 for YTB.
- The duration of the post-graduation review obligation isn't explicitly defined in the criteria. Assume it can extend several years.
Next step
If you're a YÖK Burs Programı holder, contact YÖK directly to understand the duration and scope of post-graduation review obligations before accepting any post-graduation work offer. Surprises after acceptance are harder to walk back than questions before.
All sources (1)
- CSGB — Çalışma İzni Başvurusu Değerlendirme Kriterleri — B Bölümü, Section 9.7 ↗
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