A New Era in Education and Technology: Strategic Proposals from Ministries
At a conference evaluating the 2025-2026 academic year and drawing up the roadmap for the new term, relevant ministries presented critical proposals on financial resources for education, technology projects, and the training of healthcare personnel.
Summarizing the 2025-2026 academic year and outlining tasks for the new term, the Ministries of Finance, Science and Technology, and Health put forward important proposals regarding budget allocation for education, financial mechanisms, participation in technological research, and improving the quality of health education.
Budget Allocated to Education and Financial Support
The Ministry of Finance stated that the education and training sector will continue to be a priority area in resource allocation. It was expressed that, in accordance with the Politburo resolution, at least 20 percent of the state budget will be allocated to this sector, and this ratio will be exceeded along with capital expenditures.
In the new term, while extensive financial resources are provided for tuition fee exemptions, school construction, and national target programs, incentives such as preferential loans for STEM students, corporate tax, and land exemptions are being implemented.
Technology and Research Tasks
The Ministry of Science and Technology is expanding opportunities for universities to participate in strategic technology projects and fundamental research programs. Every higher education institution has the right to contribute to these projects.
While providing scholarship opportunities of approximately 40,000 dollars annually to support high-achieving master's and doctoral students in participating in international research groups, efficient use of laboratory investments is requested for semiconductor workforce training.
Health Education and Quality Assurance
The Ministry of Health announced that professional competence assessments will be implemented by the National Medical Council starting in 2027, and requested educational institutions to prepare their programs accordingly.
With the increase in the number of institutions providing medical education across the country, it is planned to strengthen inspections, particularly for private institutions, and to pilot hospital-university integration models.