The concepts and terms used in this law are defined as follows:

1. Higher Education: All post-secondary education consisting of at least four semesters, within the national education system, at every stage.
2. Governing Bodies: The Council of Higher Education and the Inter-university Board.
3. Institutions of Higher Education: Universities, Higher Institutes of Technology, Faculties, Graduate Schools, Schools of Higher Education, Conservatories, Vocational Schools and Research Centers.

A Higher Institute of Technology is an institution of higher education possessing academic autonomy and juristic personality, carrying out high-level research, education, production, publication, and consultancy specifically in the areas of technology.

4. University: An institution of higher education possessing academic autonomy and juristic personality, conducting advanced-level education, scholarly research, publication and consultancy; it is composed of faculties, graduate schools, schools of higher education and similar institutions and units.
5. Faculty: An institution of higher education conducting high-level education, scholarly research and publication; sub-divisions may be attached to it.
6. Graduate School: An institution in universities and in faculties which is concerned with graduate education, scholarly research and applied studies in more than one related academic area.
7. School of Higher Education: An institution of higher education mainly concerned with providing instruction for a specific vocation.
8. Conservatory: An institution of higher education in music and the performing arts.
9. Higher Vocational School: An institution of higher education carrying out four-semester education aimed at training manpower in specific areas.
10. Research and Applied Studies Center: An institution of higher education carrying out research and applied studies to meet the applied study needs of various areas and to provide preparatory and support activities for various professional areas, with the aim of supporting education in institutions of higher education.
11. Department: A unit of a Faculty or of a School of Higher Education giving instruction and carrying out research; it embraces similar or related areas of the sciences or arts, forming a whole in aim, scope and character. It is sub-divided into departmental sections. Departments directly attached to the office of the Rector can also be established for the purpose of offering courses common to various departments.
12. Teaching Faculty Members: Teaching staff members as well as instructors, lecturers, and ancillary staff.
13. Teaching Staff Members: Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors at institutions of higher education.

1. Professor: A teaching staff member holding the highest academic title.
2. Associate Professor: A teaching staff member who has successfully fulfilled the requirements of the Inter-university Board and been granted the title of Associate Professor.
3. Assistant Professor: A teaching staff member at the first stage, who has received a doctorate, or qualified as a specialist in a medical field, or received a certificate of competence in one of the areas of the fine arts.

1. Instructor: A teaching faculty member responsible for teaching courses and conducting applied study sessions.
2. Lecturer: A teaching faculty member responsible for teaching certain compulsory subjects common to students in various programs.
3. Ancillary Staff: These include research assistants, specialists, translators, and educational planners. Ancillary staff are appointed for a specific period of time.

18. Pre-Baccalaureate Stage: Post-secondary higher education involving a program of at least four semesters, aiming at training for a vocation or comprising the first level of the baccalaureate.
19. Baccalaureate Stage: A post-secondary program of at least eight semesters.
20. Post-graduate Study: A term covering programs for the master’s and doctorate degrees, Specialist training in medicine or competency in the Arts; it includes:

1. Master’s Degree Program: A post-baccalaureate stage of higher education consisting of course work and research.
2. Doctorate Program: A program of higher education of at least six semesters (post-baccalaureate) or at least four semesters (post-master’s, or post-specialization in a laboratory field approved by the Ministry of Health for graduates of Faculties of Pharmacy or Science) culminating in the presentation of an original work of scholarly research.
3. Specialization in Medicine: A program of higher education conducted in accordance with the regulations established by the Ministry of Health and leading to specialization in one of the fields of medical science.
4. Competency in the Arts: A post-baccalaureate program (of at least six semesters) or post-master’s program (of at least four semesters) equivalent to doctorate-level programs. It requires the presentation of an original work of art, or, in music and the performing arts, a superior, creative performance.

21. Types of Higher Education:

1. Formal Education: Programs requiring attendance during the entire course of education.
2. Distance Education: Education conducted by means of radio, television, and educational materials.
3. External Education: Programs offering courses outside of working hours. Class attendance is not compulsory, but students are required to take midterm and final examinations.
4. Non-Formal Education: Programs offered to the general public with the aim of disseminating knowledge and enabling the acquisition of skills in various areas.