Procedures for Student Expulsion and Retention in Higher Education

In higher education institutions, the continuation of studies by students, academic debts, contract payments, and attendance discipline are strictly regulated by the relevant decisions of the Cabinet of Ministers. This article provides detailed information on the circumstances under which a student may be expelled or retained in a course.

A student may be expelled from a higher education institution in the following cases: 1. At the student's request – based on a personal application; 2.

When transferring to another institution – when moving to another educational establishment; 3. Violation of internal regulations – when actions contradict the internal regulations or moral standards of the institution; 4.

Absence from classes (more than 74 hours) – if a student misses more than 74 hours of classes in a semester without valid reasons (excluding cases where a medical certificate is provided); 5. Failure to pay on time – for those studying on a contract basis who do not make payments within the designated time; 6.

By court decision – if the student is deprived of liberty by a court ruling; 7. Violation of examination procedures – if it is determined that the procedures established by the court for entrance exams have been violated; 8.

Failure to apply – if, after being retained in the course, the student does not submit an application within the specified time to continue studies; 9. False documents – if it is determined that the documents submitted during admission were forged or did not meet established requirements; 10.

In case of death.