MEF University

MEF University is a non-profit private university in Istanbul, founded by the İbrahim Arıkan Education and Scientific Research Foundation. It opened in the academic year 2014–2015.[2] It is the first university in the world to adopt the “flipped classroom” educational model university-wide.

MEF University
TypePrivate
Established2012 (MEF University)
RectorProf. Dr. Muhammed Şahin[1]
Location
Maslak, Sarıyer, Istanbul, Turkey
ColorsBlue and red         
Websitewww.mef.edu.tr/en

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.[2]

Schools

School of Education
  • Mathematics Education
  • English Language Education
  • Guidance and Psychological Counseling

School of Law
  • Law

School of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
  • Economics
  • Business Administration
  • Political Science and International Relations
  • Psychology

School of Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical-Electronics Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

School of Art, Design and Architecture
  • Architecture
  • Interior Design

School of Agriculture and Life Sciences (approval pending at the Turkish Council of Higher Education)

Vocational school
  • Banking and Insurance Program

Educational method

MEF University is the only university in the world that has adopted the “flipped classroom” educational method university-wide.

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References
  1. MEF University rector's message
  2. University website

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