MEF University is a non-profit

private university Private universities and private colleges are higher education institutions not operated, owned, or institutionally funded by governments. However, they often receive tax breaks, public student loans, and government grants. Depending on the count ...

in Istanbul, founded by the İbrahim Arıkan Education and Scientific Research Foundation. It opened in the academic year 2014–2015.University website
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flipped classroom A flipped classroom is an instructional strategy and a type of blended learning. It aims to increase student engagement and learning by having pupils complete readings at home, and work on live problem-solving during class time. This pedagogical ...

" educational model university-wide. MEF University is one of only eight universities in Turkey that have the

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accreditation. It has received accreditation for all engineering departments.

History

MEF Educational Institutions were first established in 1972, when the MEF Tutoring Schools were established. MEF University was established by the İbrahim Arıkan Education and Scientific Research Foundation.

Faculties, departments and schools

MEF University's medium of education is English, with the exception of the School of Law which is 30% in English.

Faculties

Faculty of Education

* Mathematics Education * English Language Education * Guidance and Psychological Counseling

Faculty of Law

* Law

Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences

* Economy * Business Administration * Political Science and International Relations * Psychology

Faculty of Engineering

* Computer Engineering * Electrical-Electronics Engineering * Industrial Engineering * Civil Engineering * Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

* Architecture * Interior Design

Vocational school

* Banking and Insurance Program

Educational method

MEF University has adopted the "

" educational method university-wide.

References

External links

MEF University (Official Website)
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