The Islamic Economics and Finance Application and Research Center is launched to conduct research in the field of Islamic economics and finance, and to develop projects for new product design, in line with the goals set in the development plans and within the scope of the Istanbul International Finance Center (IFC) Project, and in line with the mission and vision of IHU. The Center aims at organizing national and international scientific meetings and training seminars to increase awareness and literacy in the field in question, carrying out joint studies with national and international stakeholders, developing Islamic economy and finance-themed distance education, certificate, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. It will hold activities conducive to capacity building events and consultancy services for private sector organizations and public institution representatives.