The WUA community shares the consensus that global perspectives incorporated into its structures, policies and processes are fundamental to its existence and identity as it ensures that the university can evolve into a highly effective, influential, and globally relevant research and educational institution.

WUA is an institution that is going to contribute to society while enhancing its national, regional, and global standings through engagement with international scholars, research centres/institutes at higher education institutions abroad and relevant educational programming for the benefit of its students’ population.

As such, WUA’s Office of International Programmes and Global Initiatives goal is to support faculty, students, and staff to be informed, responsible, and effective citizens of the world with the capacity to play leading roles in the global knowledge society.

The Office of International Programmes and Global Initiatives is focused on four major strategic areas: (1) development of external partnerships; (2) enhancement of research programs and education curricula; (3) enhancement of faculty, staff, and students’ mobility; and (4) institutional support and resources.

WUA internationalisation mission is “To be a diverse and welcoming learning community that integrates elements of global contexts into teaching, learning, research, innovation, professional practice, and community service.”