The AUU Strategic Plan 2024-2025, “Together, we can do this”, was approved by the Academic Board in June 2024. The plan articulates a vision and purpose for AUU, and outlines six (6) strategic priorities. The AUU Teaching and Learning Plan 2024-2025 and the AUU Research Plan 2024-2025 underpin the strategic plan. These documents provide greater detail on the outcomes to be achieved and the strategies that will be pursued in relation to the core business of the University. As such, these documents are described as the University’s “core strategies”.

Vision:

Our vision is ambitious yet aspirational: AUU aspires to be one of the leading continental universities in research and community development. Our goal is to stand at the forefront of institutions that drive progress, address societal challenges, and foster unity and progress. By 2025, we will be the university of choice for students and researchers who desire to transform their lives and help to build resilient communities.

Our Mission

At AUU, our mission is to produce graduates who are not only academically competent but also passionately dedicated to engaging in innovative and impactful research. By nurturing a culture of critical thinking and problem-solving, we strive to contribute significantly to sustainable development and positive change.

Purpose:

Our role is to develop individual aspirations, potential and capability and to enhance the future of our communities through quality research, fostering innovation and delivering a formative educational experience. Our heart is our virtual campus embedded in research. The magnitude of our research and student participation is global. We will connect with our students for life. We will build enduring, global partnerships with industry, professions, business and government.

Our Faculties

AUU is committed to advancing and supporting the work of academics through its research and education programs delivered through its faculties:

I. Faculty of Social Science
Delve into the complexities of human society and behaviour with our diverse programs in History, Sociology, Conflict, Peace and Security, Social Media, Anthropology, Geography, Archaeology, Photography & Journalism, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Criminal Justice and Law, Artificial Intelligence and Law. The Dean of this Faculty is Prof. Ehi Eric Esoimeme Esq.

II. Faculty of Business Administration:
Elevate your business acumen with programs in Accounting, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Analysis, Environmental Management, Public Administration, and Film Directing. The Dean of this faculty is Prof. Paul Allieu Kamara.

III. Faculty of Information Technology and Engineering
Stay at the forefront of technological advancements with programs in Geology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Website Designing, Cyber Security, Automotive Technology, Software Engineering, and Media.

Dean of Faculty of Information Technology and Engineering: Prof. Solomon Ediriverere Esomu

IV. Faculty of Theological Studies
Explore the rich tapestry of theological studies with programs in Church History, Christian Leadership, and Biblical Law. The Dean of the Faculty of Theological Studies is Bishop Prof. Dr. Amb. Ishmael L. Togbah.

V. Faculty of Education
The faculty is always full of academic programmes and activities attracting local, national and international participants. The vision and mission of the faculty are in line with that of the university as well as in line with the university motto. In line with these, the faculty produces well globally competitive graduates who are worthy in learning and sound judgment capable of meeting challenges of a dynamic world.

The faculty houses world class scholars in the areas of general education, library science and social work spread across eight academic departments and one centre who assiduously engage in teaching, research and community services. The Dean of the Faculty is Prof. Yongho Louis. The Sub Dean of the Faculty of Education is Prof. Robert Amiller Okech.

VI. Faculty of Health Sciences

This Faculty offers research programmes in public health, nutrition and health services management. 

The Sub-Dean of this Faculty is Jestina Jalloh-Jamboria.

Our Strategic Priorities:

1.  Delivery of Excellent Research with High Impact

2.  Delivery of an Outstanding Student Experience

3.  Diversify and Grow Income

4.  Digital Dominance

5.  Improve Operational Resilience

6.  Create a Bold and Innovative Culture of research - A research programme at African Union University gives you the opportunity to investigate a specific topic in real depth amongst field-leading researchers with first-class facilities. Completing a research programme will demonstrate a high level of skill and a deep understanding of your subject.

Research programmes involve the in-depth study of a specified field over an extensive period. The results of this research are written in the form of a thesis or dissertation, demonstrating your original contribution of knowledge or practice to your chosen discipline. Opportunities for supervised research are available in all our academic schools.

A PhD will typically take three years full-time, and an MPhil one year. The majority of our research programmes can also be studied part-time.

We encourage you to explore opportunities in academic schools outside your original degree subject as you may find that many of them offer research areas that link with your area of interest.

These programmes provide advanced research training and specialist knowledge before you embark on your specific research project.