Ziya Selçuk

Ziya Selçuk (born 1 May 1961) is a Turkish politician and educator. He is the former Minister of National Education. He was formerly a professor of education at Gazi University.

Early life and education Selçuk was born on 1 May 1961 in Emirler village in Gölbaşı, Ankara. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Educational Sciences, subsequently completing his master's degree in developmental psychology. In 1989, he completed his doctoral studies at Hacettepe University, on guidance and psychological counseling. He was promoted to associate professorship and professorship at Gazi University Faculty of Education.

Education career Selçuk acted as a faculty member for multiple Turkish universities, including TED University. His resignation was approved on the following day through a decree published in T.C. Resmî Gazete, and he was replaced by Mahmut Özer.