Five Year Strategic Plan
2026 – 2031
Charting the future of American-style education in Iraq through student success, academic excellence, community impact, innovation, and institutional sustainability.
A Profile of an AUIB Graduate
AUIB graduates embody the values, skills, and character that define our institution’s commitment to excellence.
Principled Leaders
Principled, innovative, and globally minded leaders prepared to serve Iraq and the world.
Critical Thinkers
Grounded in an American-style education, thinking critically, acting ethically, and integrating broad knowledge with disciplinary expertise.
Effective Communicators
Effective communicators who collaborate across cultures and demonstrate integrity, resilience, and personal responsibility.
Entrepreneurial Innovators
Entrepreneurial and technologically skilled, capable of creating practical and innovative solutions.
Civic Minded
Committed to civic engagement, cultural awareness, and sustainable development.
Lifelong Learners
Professionally prepared and adaptable, pursuing lifelong learning and leading with character.
Community Builders
Dedicated to advancing their communities and contributing to a more stable and prosperous future.
Strategic Plan Themes
Theme 1: Student Success
AUIB is committed to fostering strong academic achievement, timely progression, and holistic student development.
Goal 1: Achieve strong academic outcomes and on-time degree completion through effective teaching, robust advising, and comprehensive learning support.
Goal 2: Foster holistic wellbeing, belonging, and character formation aligned with AUIB’s Profile of a Graduate.
Theme 2: Academic and Operational Excellence
AUIB aims to deliver high-quality education, build research capability, and ensure efficient operations that support the student experience.
Goal 1: Strengthen the academic components and infrastructure that ensure quality education and international accreditation.
Goal 2: Develop AUIB’s research capacity and expand knowledge generation.
Goal 3: Synchronize campus operations for seamless, student-centered service delivery.
Goal 4: Expand international academic partnerships to enhance academic quality, research collaboration, and global engagement.
Theme 3: Community Impact
AUIB contributes to national progress through cultural leadership and expanded public engagement.
Goal 1: Lead in heritage preservation, cultural diplomacy, and civic dialogue.
Goal 2: Expand public access to AUIB’s intellectual and professional resources.
Theme 4: Innovation
AUIB seeks to build an institution where creativity, experimentation, and future-focused practices thrive.
Goal 1: Cultivate an institutional culture of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Goal 2: Transform teaching, learning, and research through innovative pedagogies and experiential opportunities.
Goal 3: Accelerate AI integration and data-informed decision-making
Theme 5: Institutional Sustainability
AUIB aims for long-term financial strength and environmental responsibility.
Goal 1: Develop best practices that ensure financial sustainability with institutional integrity a budgetary clarity.
Goal 2: Promote environmental sustainability, supporting the qualities of a green campus.
