Tuncer Bülbül

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http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.68821

#### **Abstract**

Participation in higher education provides long‐term opportunities, and thus, it is con‐ sidered a vital process. Additionally, higher education has an important role in the dis‐ tribution of equality and social justice in a society. Even people who do not have higher education benefit from it, as higher education contributes to social justice. Hence, higher education needs to be considered with a broader perspective and should not be reduced to the questioning of individual success. Considering the significance of higher educa‐ tion, this review aims to examine the factors that influence access to higher education in Turkey. In alignment with its purpose, the review uses a documentary survey method and examines relevant records, documents, and statistics. Finally, the review presents data in accordance with the research purpose.

**Keywords:** higher education, higher education access, social equality, sociocultural factors
