Foreign Languages Department

Our Mission

Toros University has adopted the philosophy of being the leader in higher education, contemporary in all sciences, innovative in education, and conductive in research. Our motto is “Beyond Education, Into Life”. The mission of TUFL is to provide our students with English language education at high standards. To achieve our mission, we teach English at a level in four skills (reading-comprehension/writing/ listening/speaking) to enable our students to conduct their academic studies effectively both in their majors in their faculties and during their careers.

Our Vision

As global communication expands throughout the world, so does the need for a global language. English is undoubtedly a global language. Being aware of this universally accepted fact, we have

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chosen English as our educational medium. Our vision is based on contributing to the educational life of students by offering the highest possible quality of education, using the latest educational equipment and materials, and training students to use the four skills successfully. What is more, we would like to go beyond the borders and carry our students into internationally.

Our Goals

• To help students improve their level of English, to be able to study effectively, and to equip them with the study skills relevant to academic work: This goal is achieved through intensive class work within the Modular System, Online Laboratories, Learning Center hours and extracurricular activities such as the Speaking Club, Movie Club, and Writing Center.
• To create awareness about different cultures and to expand our students’ vision.

To help students develop their language skills and strategies to be able to cope with their faculty studies.

• To create an effective learning, and teaching environment with contemporary technological developments.
• To contribute to the success of Toros University at a national and international level and to become a prestigious institution.