Education policy analyzes the laws, procedures, and philosophies that create a framework for institutional learning. The study often involves the creation of proven best practices to design effective and equitable education systems.

Universities in Turkey provide either two or four years of education for undergraduate studies, while graduate programs last a minimum of two years. There are around 820 higher education institutions in Turkey including 76 universities with a total student enrollment of over 1 million. The quality of education at the Turkish universities varies greatly, some providing education and facilities on par with internationally renowned schools.