Higher education & leadership
New perspectives on institutions, leadership and academic excellence.
A global meeting of minds
ATAFOM
Forum.
Education Awards and Conference
Bringing educators, innovators and leaders together to inspire the future of learning.
July 19–20 Istanbul, Turkey
The conversations that matter
Shaping the future of education
AI & digital learning
Technology that expands how we teach, learn and connect.
Global academic partnerships
Collaboration that reaches beyond borders.
Research & innovation
Turning fresh thinking into meaningful progress.
Inclusive education
Opening opportunities for every learner.
Lifelong learning & skills
Preparing people for a changing world.
About Us
Who We Are
At ATAFOM University, we are more than an institution — we are a global community committed to academic excellence, innovation, and shaping leaders for a brighter future.
About ATAFOM University
JULY 19–20 · ISTANBUL, TURKEY
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Education. Exchange. Excellence.
Two days. Meaningful possibilities.
The Conference
Fresh perspectives on education, research and innovation. Bring your expertise to a conversation that crosses borders.
Explore speaking opportunities
The Education Awards
Celebrate educators, institutions and innovations making a difference. Put exceptional achievement in the spotlight.
Discover the awardsOur community
A world of perspectives. One shared purpose.
Education leaders
University leaders, school directors and educators shaping the next chapter of learning.
Researchers & academics
Exchange knowledge and turn research into educational impact.
Innovators & partners
Explore technology, ideas and partnerships that open new possibilities.
Policy & global voices
Connect across borders to champion accessible, meaningful education.
The meeting point
Meet us in Istanbul.
A city connecting continents. A forum connecting ideas. Join the education community for two days of discovery, dialogue and recognition.
July 19–20 Istanbul, Turkey
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Beyond the conference
Upcoming webinars
Monthly online conversations with industry leaders, bringing fresh perspectives on education, innovation and the world of work.
- Every month
- Online
- Industry leaders
Next webinar: date and guest speaker to be announced.
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ATAFOM University International
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We don’t just give students an education and experiences that set them up for success in a career. We help them succeed in their career — to discover a field they’re passionate about and dare to lead it.
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Voices of ATAFOM
A University Built On Trust
Greetings from the Head of State, the Ministry of Higher Education, our Rectors and our Founder.
His Excellency Prof. Faustin-Archange Touadéra
President of the Central African Republic
Dear students, lecturers, and parents, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all of you here on ATAFOM University’s website.
The Central African Republic has been supporting Mr. Şakir Yavuz since 2017 in founding an international educational institution with modern campuses, institutes, research centers, and language schools for in-person, online, and distance education, oriented towards catering to humanitarian, social, and economic needs of the world.
I am very proud that ATAFOM University will be a meeting place for the children of this world in the Central African Republic, for university, science, and research education.
On behalf of the Central African Republic, I would like to thank the founder, Mr. Şakir Yavuz, for choosing the Central African Republic as a location for founding the Atlantic African Oriental Multicultural “ATAFOM University International”. Dear students, lecturers, and parents, I wish all of us good luck and success with ATAFOM University International.
Education Services
Studies are held in English in the Faculties of Arts, Economics (with the Initial Public Offering Institute), Law, Medicine, Political Science and Technology — online or hybrid, depending on the program, on the ATAFOM Online Campus - ATAFOM ONE Education App. The campus in Bangui is in the conceptualisation and planning phase.
Bachelor’s And Master’s
Bachelor’s degrees in Media and Communications, International Business Development, Information Technology and STO/IPO (Initial Public Offering Institute). Master’s programs are offered as postgraduate programs at the active faculties: a 1-year Master’s (60 ECTS) after a 4-year Bachelor’s degree (240 ECTS) or a 2-year Master’s (120 ECTS) after a 3-year Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS).
University Life
The ATAFOM University Campus in Bangui is in the conceptualisation and planning phase — with all associated infrastructure, security fences and four main entrances planned. Education without borders, conveyed and lived.
International Hubs
Our goal is to position ATAFOM University International among the leading brands in the entire world and among the top 3 universities on the African continent within the first 12 years of operation.
Education for Integration
Facts About ATAFOM
01Bachelor of Science in PreIPO (B.Sc.)02Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communications (B.A.)03Bachelor of Arts in International Business Development (B.A.)04Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B.Sc. – IT)05ATAFOM Language Academy – ALA
ATAFOM Type Of Study
Full TimePart-timeOn CampusHybridOnlineIn EnglishIn Other Languages
- 01Submission of the online application
- 02Upload of the registration form including all files
- 03Examination of the application documents
- 04Confirmation of pre-notation with a request to pay the registration fee
- 05Level test English by the ATAFOM Language Academy – ALA
- 06Assignment to the bachelor’s degree study or the language academy
- 07Payment of tuition fee and enrolment with access to the ATAFOM Online Campus - ATAFOM ONE Education App
- 08Beginning of study
About Our University
ATAFOM University International has been established by Şakir Yavuz, with a vision of Education for Integration that offers interested young people an open educational platform.
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