The university registration period for candidates admitted to a higher education program based on the 2026-YKS results ends on August 28. The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) announced that candidates who are eligible for admission but are unable to complete the registration process within the specified timeframe will be granted an extension for excused registration.
Candidates who are unable to complete the registration process for various reasons may apply to the higher education institutions to which they were admitted between August 31 and September 4, 2026, to request a late registration.
Candidates whose reasons for delay are deemed valid by the relevant higher education institution will have their registration processed. It is important for candidates to follow the announcements from the universities to which they were placed for details regarding the application and registration process.
The Higher Education Council announced that candidates who missed the registration period for various reasons may take advantage of the excused registration option, and those whose excuses are deemed valid may complete their registration by the end of business hours on September 4.
Important Dates
Last day for university registration: August 28, 2026
Late registration application period: August 31–September 4, 2026: Last day to apply for
late registration: September 4, 2026
Applicants who have not yet completed their university registration must apply to the higher education institution to which they were placed during the specified dates in order to take advantage of the excused registration option.
Other Announcements