Those who have obtained the title of Professor in a foreign country after receiving the doctorate degree, or specialization in medicine, or have worked in the fine arts for a specified period, and have worked for at least two years with this title in institutions of higher education and research in foreign countries, may apply to the Inter-university Board for confirmation of the validity of this title. In order for the title to be granted equivalency, the Inter-university Board must recognize the foreign institution of higher education at which the candidate has worked as being of a standard equal to that of such institutions in Turkey.