The Accreditation Certificate Ceremony, held at the Istanbul Gedik University Conference Hall on April 19, 2025, was a meaningful event celebrating quality and excellence. The ceremony began with a welcoming speech by Istanbul Gedik University Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kesik and continued with an opening speech by STAR Board Chairman Dr. İsmail Erkam Tüzgen. Following a moment of silence and the Turkish National Anthem, attendees listened with interest to a presentation by STAR Board Advisor Prof. Dr. Ali Bayrakdaroğlu on the 2024-2025 accreditation process and future goals.

Following the program, certificates were presented to the successful institutions and programs. These certificates were presented by STAR Board Chairman Dr. İsmail Erkam Tüzgen and Vice Chairman Assoc. Prof. Dr. Turgay Geçer. Thirty-five academics, institutional representatives, and stakeholders attended the ceremony to represent their programs. The event concluded with a commemorative group photo.

As STAR, we congratulate all institutions and programs that contribute to strengthening the quality assurance system in higher education, and we continue to work with enthusiasm for future collaborations.