ARCHAEOLOGY

Required Qualifications

1. Meet the acceptance criteria for expert witnesses specified in Article 10 of Law No. 6754 on Expert Witnesses and Article 38 of the Expert Witness Regulation.

2. Graduated from a relevant department of a university faculty providing undergraduate education in the relevant field of expertise, or currently working or having worked in the relevant unit of the institution or organization in the field of expertise.

In accordance with the third paragraph of Article 11 of Law No. 6754, which states, "While the regional board decides, it first evaluates whether the applicant meets the conditions in Article 10 regarding registration to the registry, and among those who meet the conditions, considers the applicant's professional experience, in-service training attended, or documents showing expertise to select the most qualified," the following are considered when determining qualified applicants:

• Having a master's or doctoral degree in the field of expertise,
• Professional development activities in the field of expertise, in-service trainings, professional and academic studies, and professional achievements.

Within the jurisdiction of regional expert witness boards, depending on the need for expert witnesses in fundamental and sub-specialty areas, applications from technical teachers, technicians, and associate degree holders working in the relevant field are additionally evaluated for registration in the registry, provided they meet the acceptance criteria of Article 10 of Law No. 6754 and Article 38 of the Regulation. In these applications, those holding a "Vocational Qualification Certificate" issued by the Vocational Qualifications Authority are prioritized.

FOUNDATIONS

Required Qualifications

1. Meet the acceptance criteria for expert witnesses specified in Article 10 of Law No. 6754 and Article 38 of the Expert Witness Regulation.

2. Having work in the relevant field of expertise, or currently working or having worked in the relevant unit of the institution or organization in the field of expertise.

In accordance with Article 11/3 of Law No. 6754, the following are considered when selecting qualified applicants:

• Having a master's or doctoral degree in the field of expertise,
• Professional development activities, in-service trainings, professional and academic studies, and professional achievements in the field of expertise.

OLD DOCUMENTS

Required Qualifications

1. Meet the acceptance criteria for expert witnesses specified in Article 10 of Law No. 6754 and Article 38 of the Expert Witness Regulation.

2. Graduated from a relevant department of a university faculty providing undergraduate education in the field of expertise, having work in the relevant field of expertise, or currently working or having worked in the relevant unit of the institution or organization in the field of expertise.

In accordance with Article 11/3 of Law No. 6754, the following are considered when determining qualified applicants:

• Graduates from departments corresponding to sub-specialties, if any,
• Having a master's or doctoral degree in the sub-specialty applied for,
• Professional development activities, in-service trainings, professional and academic studies, and professional achievements in the relevant field or sub-specialties.

ART AND COLLECTIBLE ITEMS

Required Qualifications

1. Meet the acceptance criteria for expert witnesses specified in Article 10 of Law No. 6754 and Article 38 of the Expert Witness Regulation.

2. Graduated from a relevant department of archaeology, fine arts, conservatory, music, art history, ceramics, or ceramics and glass in faculties providing undergraduate education.

In accordance with Article 11/3 of Law No. 6754, the following are considered when determining qualified applicants:

• Graduates from departments corresponding to sub-specialties, if any,
• Having a master's or doctoral degree in the sub-specialty applied for,
• Professional development activities, in-service trainings, professional and academic studies, and professional achievements in the field or sub-specialties.

Applications from technical teachers, technicians, and associate degree holders in the relevant field, as well as those with master craftsman or vocational certificates under relevant laws, are additionally evaluated for registration. Those with a "Vocational Qualification Certificate" from the Vocational Qualifications Authority are prioritized.

CULTURAL PRODUCTIONS, MEDIA, AND COMMUNICATION

Required Qualifications

1. Meet the acceptance criteria for expert witnesses specified in Article 10 of Law No. 6754 and Article 38 of the Expert Witness Regulation.

2. Graduated from relevant departments of communication faculties (Radio/TV, Cinema, Journalism, Advertising, etc.) or currently working or having worked in the relevant sub-specialty area.

Evaluation criteria include:

• Graduates from departments corresponding to sub-specialties, if any,
• Having a master's or doctoral degree in the applied sub-specialty,
• Professional development activities, in-service trainings, professional and academic studies, and professional achievements.

Technical teachers, technicians, and associate degree holders in the relevant field are additionally evaluated for registration. Those with a "Vocational Qualification Certificate" are prioritized.

TRANSLATION & INTERPRETING

Required Qualifications

1. Meet the acceptance criteria for expert witnesses specified in Article 10 of Law No. 6754 and Article 38 of the Expert Witness Regulation.

2. For active translators, document current professional activity with a "Sworn Translator Competency Certificate" issued by the relevant professional organization.

3. For widely spoken languages (English, German, French, Russian, Arabic, Persian):

a) Graduated in translation/interpreting, translation studies, philology, language and literature, language and cultural studies, or foreign language teaching at associate or undergraduate level in Turkey, or from universities in countries where these languages are spoken.

b) Graduated from foreign private schools in Turkey with instruction fully in a foreign language or from tourism guidance programs holding a Tourist Guide badge.

c) If the above qualifications are not met, a minimum score of B (80 or above) in YDS or equivalent foreign language exams recognized by the Council of Higher Education.

4. For less commonly spoken languages, graduates must have equivalent education or language proficiency, with at least secondary or preparatory education abroad.

5. For sign language interpreting, document at least 5 years of professional practice or pass the Turkish Sign Language Competency Exam (TİDYES) at B2 level (75 or above).

Evaluation of applicants also considers:

• Law graduates or those with strong legal language proficiency,
• Applicants with master's or doctoral degrees in their sub-specialty,
• Professional development training such as Applied Sworn Translator Training (ÇEVFOR) or similar,
• Professional and academic studies in the applied language.