Program Accreditation refers to the processes of evaluation and external quality assurance in which the accreditation agency assesses whether the higher education institution fulfills a set of predetermined academic or disciplinary standards in a specific field.

In Turkey, the THEQC is responsible for the authorization and recognition of accreditation agencies. The processes of authorizing national accreditation agencies and recognizing international accreditation agencies are conducted in accordance with the principles and criteria set out by the THEQC.

As of 2006, the programs accredited by the agencies that are recognized or authorized by the THEQC have been listed in the YKS Higher Education Programs and Placement Guideline (formerly named as ÖSYS Higher Education Programs and Placement Guideline).