Global leadership and excellence in education, scientific research, and community service.
Building high-quality educational and research programs that contribute to preparing distinguished graduates, driven by a faculty of elite academic competencies, and a stimulating learning environment that embodies the spirit of Islam and human values.
These are the foundational principles of the University that shape the behavioral approach adhered to by all members of Al-Ahgaff University, serving as one of the most vital moral pillars for achieving the university’s vision. They are: Loyalty and Belonging: Two essential values manifested in the commitment of faithfulness to the University, maintaining a deep connection to it, embracing its approach, values, and mission, and defending it. Integrity and Transparency: Integrity is built upon moral standards of honesty and truthfulness in words and deeds, alongside upholding professional ethics. Transparency is our commitment to providing all information and data, ensuring easy access for those who need it. Diligence and Discipline: Diligence signifies commitment, dedication, and focus in executing work duties and responsibilities. Discipline is the capacity to self-regulate behavior and make appropriate decisions. Excellence and Creativity: Excellence is the ability to surpass standards in performance, rendering our quality unique and hard to replicate. Creativity is the capacity to explore new ideas and distinct methods in executing tasks and achieving goals. Teamwork: This entails collective action, shared responsibility, fostering cooperation and individual creativity, while ensuring that achievements belong to everyone and accountability is collective.
Producing highly competent graduates who meet the demands of the labor market.
Providing scholarships and free education opportunities as a service to the community.
Ensuring the quality and accreditation of academic programs.
Spreading noble morals and the values of justice, peace, and dialogue.
Developing the scientific research ecosystem and keeping pace with scientific and technological advancements.
Enhancing the academic and research competencies of faculty members.
Developing the university's organizational structure and administrative system.
Securing and developing sustainable financial resources.
Establishing an integrated infrastructure that supports the educational process.
Strengthening and renewing scientific and social bonds with Islamic nations.
Building scientific and research partnerships with peer academic institutions, as well as government and private sectors.
Administrative Organization of the University
The university adopts an organic administrative structure, avoiding complexity and vertical expansion. Below is a brief description of its key bodies and positions:
Board of Trustees: A council comprising a distinguished group of prominent figures in academic, professional, and social fields. As the highest authority in the university, it is responsible for formulating general policies and approving budgets and financial accounts.
University Council: The highest executive body, primarily responsible for academic affairs. This includes approving and amending study plans and curricula, endorsing academic results, conferring degrees, implementing the academic system, and enacting administrative and academic regulations that govern various aspects of educational and research operations.
University President: The Chief Executive Officer, responsible for making all necessary decisions to manage the daily operations of the university across all levels, supported by various executives in different functional domains.
Secretary-General of the University: The center of responsibility and authority for roles related to staff functions, as well as auxiliary clerical, financial, and administrative services.
Registrar General of the University: Responsible for overseeing various academic tasks related to student registration across all academic programs. This role also involves implementing and safeguarding the academic bylaws, as well as maintaining and issuing various academic records.
Faculty Deans: Within their respective faculties, Deans are responsible for implementing academic systems and spearheading developmental projects—supported by the heads of academic departments. They also manage administrative systems with the assistance of a financial and administrative manager delegated by the Office of the Secretary-General.