MEDEK is an association established in 2021 in Turkey with the aim of enhancing the qualifications of Vocational Schools and their graduates.

In 2023, the association obtained accreditation authority from the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) for 83 programs to evaluate the compliance of Vocational School programs with quality standards and performance criteria.

Mission of MEDEK

To contribute to the improvement of educational quality by providing information, external evaluation, and accreditation services for associate degree programs.

Vision of MEDEK

To become a leading institution that certifies quality by defining the educational, research, and administrative processes of associate degree programs, as well as the quality of intermediate human resources, in accordance with national and international standards, and by sharing the results with relevant institutions and organizations.

Purpose of MEDEK

To lead the training of vocational personnel who keep up with professional developments, respond to changing labor market needs, possess high professional skills and competencies, are innovative, socially responsible, capable of taking initiative, and meet the qualifications demanded by relevant sectors.