ATAFOM University International

Atlantic African Oriental Multicultural University International known as ATAFOM University International, is a private University with headquarters in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR). It has offices in Nigeria, Germany, India, America, England and other locations. The university uses the hybrid teaching model – online and physical classroom – for learning. Its headquarters is situated on 707 hectares of land in the capital city of the CAR.[1][2][3]

History

ATAFOM University was founded by its president, Şakir Yavuz,[4] a Turkish National in 2019. In 2021, the pilot academic session was launched with online instructions delivered in English language. Its language academy – ATAFOM Language Academy (ALA) – teaches non-English speaking students the English language before starting their academic programmes. It currently runs bachelor's degree programmes across four faculties, namely; Arts, Information Technology, Economics and Initial Public Offering.[5]

The university runs internships and advanced training in IT and languages. Apart from learning the English language course as prerequisite for admission, the ATAFOM Language Academy offers English Language for students who are learning the language at advanced levels in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2. Through its hybrid teaching method – physical classroom and online learning methods – full-time, part-time and distance learning opportunities and options are made available.[6] The university uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) grading system to ensure standards for teaching and learning are adhered to.[7]

Its main campus is in Bangui with training centres and information offices in England, Nigeria, USA, Germany,[8][9] Russia, Türkiye, Ghana, UAE, Zambia[10] and India. ATAFOM University International's mission is to deliver best quality education that offers equal opportunities to all. This is also captured in its slogan “Education for Integration”. ATAFOM University International is regulated by the Ministry of Education of the Central African Republic.[11]

References

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  2. ^ SAVI, Bienvenu (2023-02-27). "l'Université ATAFOM de Bangui et l'entreprise ATIME SA scellent un accord avec l'UL". Journal du Togo, www.228news.com (in French). Retrieved 2024-09-12.
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  7. ^ engineer (2024-05-26). "100+ TOP Universities in Central African Republic to Study Abroad [2024]". MCQs and Answers. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  8. ^ "ATAFOM University visited our University". Istanbul Ticaret University. 29 November 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Mutual Cooperation Meetings Held between Istinye University and ATAFOM University | İstinye University". www.istinye.edu.tr. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  10. ^ Sande, Nyongesa (2024-05-10). "List of universities in Zambia". Nyongesa Sande. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  11. ^ ATANGANA, Vanessa Louise NGONO. "Accord entre l'université de Lomé et l'université ATAFOM de Bangui pour améliorer la formation continue". Agence Ecofin (in French). Retrieved 2024-09-12.