MEF University is a non-profit
private university
Private universities and private colleges are institutions of higher education, not operated, owned, or institutionally funded by governments. They may (and often do) receive from governments tax breaks, public student loans, and grant (money ...
in
Istanbul
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, founded by the İbrahim Arıkan Education and Scientific Research Foundation. It opened in the academic year 2014–2015.
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A flipped classroom is an instructional strategy and a type of blended learning, which aims to increase student engagement and learning by having pupils complete readings at home and work on live problem-solving during class time. This pedagogic ...
" educational model university-wide.
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
* Economics
* 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 is the only university in the world that has adopted the "flipped classroom
A flipped classroom is an instructional strategy and a type of blended learning, which aims to increase student engagement and learning by having pupils complete readings at home and work on live problem-solving during class time. This pedagogic ...
" educational method university-wide.
References
External links
MEF University website
Private universities and colleges in Turkey
2014 establishments in Turkey
Universities and colleges in Istanbul
Universities and colleges in Turkey
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