Institutional Goals

As a learning community of and for the world, AUP will distinguish itself increasingly by its unique blend of liberal arts and pre-professional education, the high quality of its teaching faculty, and international recognition of its interdisciplinary programs and research.

AUP will recruit and retain students who will thrive in its international environment, promoting their learning and success, upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and rigor, and increasing their numbers by one third over the coming six years.

AUP will renovate and expand its campus in and of the city and upgrade the learning resources and technologies that enhance the work of all students, faculty, and staff.

AUP will enhance its reputation and visibility by all available means, including that of establishing for itself a global network of partnerships with its alumni, other academic institutions, international organizations, governments, corporations and industry.

AUP will deliver continuous improvement of its academic offerings, administrative capacity, and its institutional resources by strengthening its strategic planning and assessment culture.

AUP will achieve a sustainable economic model that creates new revenue streams by reaching out to new students and audiences, and strengthens the University’s fundraising capacity and success in order to resource its growth, expanding reputation, and needs.